2010 April Blog Post List | Gary Lang Auto Group

Test Drive Report: 2010 Subaru Forester

Published Friday, 30 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: New Inventory.

I'm normally not a big fan of crossover vehicles. Growing up in the 70's, station wagons remind me of moms. That "stigma" helped the minivan explosion in the 80's and 90's, since baby boomers didn't want to be like their parents. Now, the tide had turned and the millennials love crossovers for their families. Since I'm technically a "gen-Xer," neither really fits.

GM to Invest $890 Million to Build Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Engines

Published Thursday, 29 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: News.

Here's some good news from General Motors...
GM will invest more than $890 million, which will create or retain more than 1,600 jobs in five North American plants to produce a new generation of fuel efficient small block truck and car engines. The investment consists of the following:

Two plants will support the engine production:

Gary Lang Auto Group is #1 in McHenry County

Published Wednesday, 28 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: News.

Our goal is to provide our customers with the best selection, service and value in McHenry County, Illinois.

Per R. L. Polk, a recognized expert for automotive intelligence, the Gary Lang Auto Group was the #1 selling new car dealer in McHenry County for the 2009 calendar year.

How did we get there? Because of our customers, of course. If you want to see how they rank us, you can see hundreds of customer reviews...

Wiper Blades & Spring Driving

Published Monday, 26 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: News.

Winter weather can be especially hard on your windshield wiper blades. The abrasiveness of ice, salt and road grime can wear away the cutting edge your wipers need to create a clear view of the road. Heavy usage also breaks down the blades' rubber, making it less supple and unable to wipe cleanly.

For these reasons, spring is one of the most important times to inspect your wiper blades and, if necessary, have them replaced...

Gary Lang Customer Testimonials

Published Thursday, 22 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: People.

We've added a new element to Gary Lang Reviews. Now, you can submit your review via video.

Either send us your video or come in to produce it. As always, you can certainly submit your review on GaryLangReviews.com.

Here's our first customer testimonial on video:

Keith explains why he's a loyal Gary Lang customer. After moving to the McHenry area, he started going to Gary Lang for service and warranty work...

April 22nd is Earth Day

Published Wednesday, 21 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: Green.

In honor of Earth Day (tomorrow, April 22nd), here are some Subaru facts you may not be aware of:

Subaru's are built for maximum durability, so they spend more time on the road than in a landfill. In the last ten years, 94% of Subaru's built are still on the road.*
Subaru has the first manufacturing facility in the US to reach zero landfill status - nothing from it

GM Certified Used Vehicles: Built In Value

Published Tuesday, 20 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: Pre-Owned Inventory.

Did you know that GM Certified Used Vehicles have $1,925 of built-in value? This is a national retail value that takes account the following benefits for our customers:

12/12 Bumper-to-Bumprer warranty with $0 deductable
117-point inspection and reconditioning
Vehicle History Report
XM Radio & Onstar trail offers
Courtesy Transportation
Roadside Assistance

Keep in mind this calculation is a conservative estimate. In many instances, the total investment can be higher, depending on the vehicle.

Mitsubishi Galant Reviews

Published Monday, 19 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: New Inventory.

Here are some highlights from the recent review in the Chicago Sun Times (4/14/10) for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant:

"While the Galant is not the newest car on the road, it should fit most of the needs for car buyers on a budget. It's also a local car as it's built in downstate Normal."

April is National Car Care Month

Published Friday, 16 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: News.

As April is national car care month and fuel prices are rising, now's a good time to make sure your car, truck or sport utility vehicle is running at its most efficient level.

Here are some tips from carcare.org to help your vehicle get the best gas mileage possible:

Perform regular tune-ups. Regular vehicle maintenance improves gas mileage by an average of 4.1 percent.

Gary Lang Mitsubishi Announces First Time Buyer's Program

Published Thursday, 15 April, 2010 by Erica Tucker. Categories: New Inventory.

Gary Lang Mitsubishi can now offer first-time car buyers special payments for retail purchases or leases, through Mitsubishi Motors Credit.

This means you can drive home a new 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander or Mitsubishi Eclipse for just $249 a month, with just $500 down or trade equivalent.

Start your credit off on the right track at Gary Lang Mitsubishi.

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