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The Family Deal Blog

Official Blog of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Michigan

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Safely Delivering The Family Deal To Our Customers

May 8, 2020 by Max Muncey

As our passionate sales associates continue to serve our customers’ needs and deliver the Family Deal personalized experience, find peace of mind knowing each vehicle delivered to a customer goes through a rigorous sterilization process. Mike Law, General Manager at LaFontaine Automotive Group talks … [Read more...] about Safely Delivering The Family Deal To Our Customers

Filed Under: Buick, Business, Cadillac, Cars, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Manufacturers, Nissan, Pontiac, Ram, Reviews, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Tech, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

2016 North American Car & Truck of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced

October 2, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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When you think October in Michigan, you probably think about the fall colors, decorating pumpkins, and a Detroit Lions season that's over before it really started. But if you're in the automotive biz, you also think about the upcoming North American International Auto Show and the North American Car … [Read more...] about 2016 North American Car & Truck of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced

Filed Under: Cadillac, Cars, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volvo Tagged With: North American Car of the Year, North American International Auto Show, North American Truck of the Year

2016 Nissan Maxima: A Luxury Sedan Without the Luxury Price Tag

July 21, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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If you haven't heard Nissan just released the all-new, totally redesigned 2016 Maxima. With a bold exterior and premium interior, the new Maxima is certainly a thing of beauty. We received our first batch of the Maxima's last week, and I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas. But after spending … [Read more...] about 2016 Nissan Maxima: A Luxury Sedan Without the Luxury Price Tag

Filed Under: Cars, Nissan Tagged With: 2015 Infiniti Q70, 2016 Nissan Maxima, Best Luxury Cars

Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

February 25, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

Kelley Blue Book 5 Year Cost To Own Awards

A vehicle is usually the second most expensive item we'll ever purchase in our lifetime. While getting The Family Deal on a new car is great, sometimes we tend to forget about the other costs associated with owning a new vehicle. Things like financing, insurance, gas, state fees, regular … [Read more...] about Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

Filed Under: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Vehicle Awards, Volvo Tagged With: KBB 5-Year Cost To Own Awards, Kbb Cost To Own, KBB.com, Kelley Blue Book

The Car Commercials of Super Bowl XLIX

February 2, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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Let's face it, probably more than half of us who tuned in to watch the Patriots take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49 were doing so primarily to be entertained by the commercials. In years past, automakers gobbled up advertising slots like Malcom Butler gobbles up ill-advised passes from Russel … [Read more...] about The Car Commercials of Super Bowl XLIX

Filed Under: Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Sports, Toyota Tagged With: Advertising, Car Commercials, Marketing, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 49, Super Bowl Commercials, Super Bowl XLIX

1985 Nissan King Cab Vintage Magazine Ad

January 15, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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Last week I introduced a new series for Throwback Thursday featuring automotive advertising from my personal vintage magazine collection. For today's edition, I picked out an ad for the 1985 Nissan King Cab 2+2 pickup truck. I like how Nissan uses a large visual to focus on the interior … [Read more...] about 1985 Nissan King Cab Vintage Magazine Ad

Filed Under: Nissan, Vintage Ads Tagged With: 1985 Nissan King Cab, 2016 Nissan TItan, LaFontaine NIssan, Nissan, Pickup Truck, Vintage Ads

9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show

January 15, 2015 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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When the 2015 North American International Auto Show (known as the Detroit Auto Show in these parts) opens to the public on January 17th, attendees will be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of vehicles that will be on display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3BTTUYqbY With so many cars, trucks … [Read more...] about 9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show

Filed Under: Buick, Cadillac, Cars, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Ram, Toyota, Volkswagen Tagged With: Detroit Auto Show, NAIAS, North American International

List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ

October 24, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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By now you may have heard about the massive Takata Airbag Recall that is affecting millions of vehicles in the U.S. from over a dozen manufacturers. When the news hit, our customers started calling and stopping by our service departments to see if their vehicle was affected by this … [Read more...] about List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ

Filed Under: Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Pontiac, Ram, Service Tips, Subaru, Toyota Tagged With: Airbag, Airbag Recall, Faulty Airbagas, LaFontaine Service, LaFontaine Service Center, LaFontaine Service Department, Takata Airbag

12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

July 17, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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Here's the reality when it comes to the vehicles our teenagers drive. Too often, budget takes precedence over safety. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting parents don't care about their children's safety. Of course they do. Probably more so than their own. That being said, a recent … [Read more...] about 12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank

Filed Under: Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen Tagged With: best cars for teens, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, LaFontaine Automotive Group, Nissan, safest used cars for teens, Subaru, Toyota, Used Cars, Volkswagen

Nissan Concept Vision 2020: The Future is Downright Dirty…In a Good Way

June 30, 2014 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

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For those automotive enthusiasts that have a need for speed but aren't overly fond of tickets, racing video games are a great outlet to let off some high-flying steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUOI6E1ug38 Besides having a guilt-free driving experience that your driver's ed instructor … [Read more...] about Nissan Concept Vision 2020: The Future is Downright Dirty…In a Good Way

Filed Under: Nissan Tagged With: Gran Turismo 6, LaFontaine NIssan, Nissan Concept Vision 2020, Nissan GT-R, Playstation 3

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