Oct 04

Some Tips For Car Maintenance

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With so much economic uncertainty, many people are looking for ways to reduce their monthly expenses.  One way to reduce expenses that you may otherwise be paying is to routine car maintenance yourself.  With these DIY car maintenance tips you could be well on your way to saving a bit of hard earned cash every month.  If you’re hesitant to do car maintenance yourself, don’t be!  There are several things that you can quickly and easily do yourself.  It can save you time and money in the long run.  Plus, you can tell your friends and family how smart you are by knowing how to do auto maintenance yourself.

One of the easiest maintenance duties you can perform is replacing your dirty, old air filter with a clean, fresh one.  The average cost is minimal and it takes only minutes to do.  It’s recommended to replace the air filter every 12,000 miles, or once per year, whichever is first.  Rather than sending the car to the shop for the day, you can get the filter at a local auto parts store and do it yourself in about 10 minutes.

Another favorite of the DIY car maintenance tips is replacing windshield wipers.  Sometimes a shop that changes the oil in your vehicle will offer to do this service for you, but beware!  You may be paying a premium for them to do it instead of doing it yourself.  Again, this is a 10-15 minute project, and something that you can easily do yourself.  Find the right wiper blades at the auto parts store and follow the manufacturer’s directions.

Some may be leery when hearing about DIY car maintenance tips that suggest replacing spark plugs yourself, but really it’s not rocket science here.  With the right tools, a little time, and a few dollars for parts you can do it yourself.  Spark plugs need to be replaced every 30,000 miles.

You can save a considerable sum of money if you have the determination to do some simple car maintenance work yourself.  It might take a little time, but it would be worth it when you can pocket the money instead of paying for the work to be done by someone else.

Looking for new or used cars in Peterborough? Bancroft Motors, offers a large selection of both new and used vehicles. Visit us today at, www.bancroftmotors.ca, your premier GMC Dealer in Bancroft

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Sep 05

Why Buy Your Used Trucks From Bancroft Motors

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Are you in the market for a used truck, but don’t know where to begin your search? Come on down to take a look at the amazing used trucks that we currently have on our lot – or get started with your used truck search from the comfort of your home or office by checking out our online inventory of used trucks. We’re happy to help you find the right used truck for your needs – and can help to ensure that your used truck will last for years to come.

Here are a few of the top reasons why we recommend buying your used truck in Peterborough from us:

Huge selection

There are many different types of used trucks that are available on the market and each of these used trucks comes with special features and capabilities. Some of our used trucks in Pembrooke are capable of hauling large items, such as boats or trailers. Other used trucks are designed to carry all of your friends. In order to find the right used truck for your needs, it’s important that you have a huge selection to choose from. Check out our online inventory to get a better idea of the breadth of used trucks that we have currently in stock.

Inspection

Whenever you buy a used truck, it is important that you can rely on the used truck to be safe and durable for years to come. We thoroughly inspect each used truck in our inventory before putting it on our lot to help ensure that the used trucks that we sell are going to provide our customers with that reliability and longevity. Make sure that you always buy a used truck only after it has been inspected so that you know you can depend on the used truck to last.

Warranty

While we are confident that every used truck we sell will be reliable and last for years to come, we are always aware that something unexpected could happen to the used truck. For that reason, we make sure that every customer has a warranty for the used truck in Bancroft that they buy from us. This warranty helps our customers have peace of mind that we will help to fix the problems that befall the used truck at no cost to the customer. Many issues are covered by the warranty, but be sure to ask us about details and options.

Contact Bancroft Motors, your GMC Dealer in Bancroft  today to learn more about our fantastic line-up of used trucks or to get started test driving your favorite used trucks!

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Dec 28

The GMC Acadia, Available at Bancroft Motors

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The GMC Acadia has been named a ConsumerGuide Best Buy for 2009 and there’s no wonder why. This affordable and powerful SUV comes loaded with features that will get you where you’re going safely – and comfortably. Plus, the GMC Acadia is flexible enough to fit all of your friends and all of your gear to make your next trip more fun than ever. Here are a few reasons Bancroft Motors, your GMC Dealer Bancroft thinks you’ll love the GMC Acadia:

Safety first

The GMC Acadia is one SUV that is safe from multiple perspectives. This SUV received a five star crash-test safety rating for front and side-impact (on both the 2008 and 2009 models). It’s also got OnStar, which will automatically notify emergency personnel in the event that you are in a collision –and will help you find your way if you get lost. The GMC Acadia also comes with a StabiliTrak Stability Control System with Traction Control and a standard head curtain side air bag system that will help to keep you safe in the event of a collision. This is also a Top Safety Pick for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Accessorize it!

There’s no better way to ensure that you get the perfect car for you than to be able to accessorize it to suit your specific needs. The GMC Acadia in Bancroft comes loaded with accessory options you’ll love – and that you can afford. These options include: 20 inch wheels, a headrest DVD entertainment system, convenience net for your back cargo area, cargo tray to conveniently cover your floor and prevent damage to your carpets, cargo security shade to keep your items out of view – and away from the sun, assist steps to make getting into the GMC Acadia easier than ever, cargo mat to keep your carpets clean, roof-mounted cargo holder to store all of those extra items – and still have room for all of your friends and family, sunroof weather deflector, side window weather deflector, RSE headphones with noise cancellation, hitch-mounted bike carrier, hitch-mounted ski carrier, roof-mounted luggage crossbars package, remote start, contour splash guards, and more.

Fun features

The GMC Acadia also comes loaded with fun features you’ll enjoy, including heated driver and passenger seats, Bluetooth phone connectivity, XM radio and XM NavTraffic, optional leather seats, ultrasonic rear parking assist, rearview backup camera, Bose® advanced 10-speaker sound system, and so much more.

 

 

Contact Bancroft Motors, your GMC Dealer in Bancroft to learn more about the features, options, safety considerations, and drivability of the GMC Acadia. You’ll love this car – we guarantee it! Don’t worry we offer new and used trucks in Bancroft, along with financing and full service!

 

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