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Chevy Trailblazer Is One of the Best Cars for Camping
The new Chevrolet Trailblazer has been named one of the “16 Best Cars for Camping in 2021” according to U.S. News & World Report. “After more than a year spent home, people are ready to get out,” writes U.S. News contributor Kristen Hall-Geisler. If you’re looking to camp at one of the many amazing parks near Slatington, such as Big Ponoco, Hickory Run, and Lehigh Gorge, then you’ll find the Trailblazer might tick all of your boxes. With a starting price of under $20,000, the Trailblazer is the ideal small SUV for couples or small families looking to get away for a weekend at a time, without breaking the bank.…
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Chevrolet Traverse Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse impresses and scores big with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This midsize three-row SUV was recently awarded with a 2021 Top Safety Pick rating. The Traverse qualifies for the award when equipped with LED projector headlights available on both the Premier and High Country trims. IIHS Top Safety Pick Award To qualify for a Top Safety Pick award, vehicles must achieve a “good” rating in the IIHS’s six crashworthiness tests, which is the highest available rating within that testing set. These tests include testing for the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints. Award…
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Care Essentials for Your Truck This Fall
Taking proper care of a vehicle is no small matter, especially when the seasons change. As the weather gets colder and fall arrives in Pennsylvania, make sure that the maintenance on your truck is all caught up. Check Your Car Battery One of the first things to suffer when temperatures fall is your car battery. Before a dead battery leaves you out in the cold, bring your car into Rentschler Chevrolet to get it professionally checked to make sure it can still hold a charge. The average life of a car battery is about three to five years, so if your truck’s battery falls in that range, consider proactively replacing…
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Tips for Buying a Pickup Truck
There are a lot of options to consider when buying a truck. Here’s a guide to help you figure out what you need, as well as a look at what Chevy has to offer. If you’re looking for a work truck with power and space should consider the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It has enough towing power to pull heavy campers or trailers. Want something more of a family vehicle? Chevy has designed all of its trucks with large cabs for multiple passengers. Or do you want the thrill of off-road adventure? The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison has won awards as the best off-road truck in the industry. For lighter duty,…
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Family-Friendly Features on Chevy SUVs
You can find a myriad of family-friendly features and technology in the Chevrolet lineup of crossovers and SUVs. The Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Equinox, and Chevrolet Traverse are all well equipped to keep your family safe and comfortable on the road. All three models were designed with spaciousness in mind — they boast ample legroom, headroom, and cargo space for you and your family. Their rear seats fold flat to maximize cargo space. The Equinox and Traverse have extra hidden floor storage for even more room. Even the compact Trax has a fold-flat front passenger seat for objects as long as eight feet. The Equinox and Traverse offer a rear-seat entertainment…
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Chevy Colorado and Silverado 1500 Named Best Trucks for Towing by U.S. News and World Report
If you need a reliable truck for towing, you might turn to a resource like the U.S. News and World Report. They’ve compiled a list of the 13 Best Trucks for Towing, and two Chevy models made the cut — the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. The midsize Chevy Colorado is an adventure-ready ride that’s equipped for both off-roading and towing. It gives you three engine options, but it’s best towing capability comes from the 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. When properly equipped, that engine gives the Colorado a towing maximum of 7,700 pounds. The editors atU.S. News & World Report also liked…
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GM Rolling Out Wireless Smartphone Integration
General Motors is rolling out wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on some 2021 model year vehicles, starting with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which is already available on dealership lots. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ let you use your favorite smartphone apps for messaging, calling, navigation, and streaming through the large, centrally located touch screen in your dashboard. This makes accessing these apps while you drive safer and much more convenient. Until now, you had to plug your phone in using a USB cord to sync it with your in-car touch screen, but new 2021 GM models let you get rid of even more clutter in your car…
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At-Home Activities to Keep Your Kids Happy and Thinking
Are your kids getting restless? Ward off boredom with these simple at-home activities: “Stained Glass” Window This art project lets your kids learn about colors! Hang a plastic sheet against a window and break out your tissue paper. By gluing or taping tissue paper to the sheet, your kids will be able to let their imagination soar. Indoor/Backyard Camping Make campground memories this summer, even from the comfort of home. Set up a tent in the basement or the backyard, light a candle for a “campfire” and sing some campfire songs! For a treat, try making homemade s’mores: get your supplies, then use a stove burner or the microwave to…
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Chevrolet Found to be the Fourth Longest-Lasting Car Brand in Survey
Since vehicles are a big investment, every driver wants their car to last as long as possible. While many modern vehicles can reach the 200,000-mile mark, your chances of reaching that milestone are much higher when you choose to drive a Chevy. According to iSeeCars.com, Chevrolet was ranked fourth in a study of the longest-lasting brands of vehicles. The study found that 1.4 percent of Chevrolet vehicles reached 200,000 miles. While that may not sound like a lot of cars, it’s well above the overall average of approximately 1.0 percent. The study in question included 15.8 million vehicles from many major automakers. The dependable Chevy Silverado is a large part…
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Chevy Colorado Bison Named First-Ever Overland Truck of the Year
If you’re looking for an off-road-ready adventure truck, you need to consider the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. Overland Journal recently named this truck as its first Overland Truck of the Year and described it as “one of the most exceptional overland trucks ever sold in North America.” To determine the winner of this prize, Overland Journal tested six mid-size pickups. The editors drove these trucks for thousands of miles on both paved and off-road trails. They considered factors like reliability, capability, durability, payload, and efficiency. The Colorado ZR2 Bison was built with a collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles. Their goal was to create the ultimate off-road truck, and it shows.…
