The Ultimate Service Checklist for Maintaining Your New Buick

If you're looking for a powerful truck that can withstand tough tasks, the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD could be your match. Beyond power and capability, a wealth of innovations can elevate your driving experience. From signature lighting to advanced driver assistance technologies, here are some of the things to try during a test drive. more Signature Exterior Lighting Illumination is crucial to see and be seen on the road, and the 2024 Sierra 3500 HD delivers excellent visibility in all driving conditions with its animated LED projector headlamps. Integrated LED turn signal indicators and daytime running lights keep you more visible in adverse weather, while standard LED signature taillamps keep you visible during the night and enhance the truck's looks. Cutting-Edge Technologies Each Sierra 3500 HD trim boasts a suite of innovative technologies designed to add entertainment and convenience to your ride. The entry model comes with a 7-inch GMC Infotainment System color touchscreen offered with complimentary Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in addition to Bluetooth audio streaming and phone control. In the SLE and higher models, the upgraded GMC Premium Infotainment System comes with Google built-in and the ability to customize and manage entertainment and vehicle feature settings. Select trim levels also boast premium audio systems and additional convenience features, such as a universal home remote compatible with garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Advanced Safety Features From lane-changing and lane-keeping assistance to collision-avoidance systems, each Sierra 3500 HD model is well-equipped to enhance your safety. An HD Rear Vision camera, standard on all models, can boost your confidence when backing in parking lots or moving in reverse. Another highlight is the standard Teen Driver function that helps new drivers improve their driving habits. On select trims, the available Sierra HD Pro Safety Plus Package can add sought-after features like an HD Surround Vision camera, side blind zone alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts, and a convenient bed view camera. GMC's OnStar and Connected Services are also available on most models, enhancing the truck with additional safety features, roadside assistance, connected navigation, and convenience apps. GMC MultiPro Tailgate One of the most innovative features of the Sierra 3500 HD is the GMC MultiPro Tailgate, optional on the base trim and standard on all upper models. With six different functions, this tailgate ensures easy loading and unloading, provides seamless access to the cargo area, and can double as a workbench. It also boasts hitch area lighting for easier trailer hitching. Ready to try all these features on the road? Call us today at Ed Martin Buick GMC in Carmel, IN to book your test drive. Our team will be here to assist you every step of the way.

Whether it's helping you glide to a gentle stop at a red light or preventing a collision at highway speeds, your car's brakes are arguably even more critical to its safe operation than its engine is. Most of the time, most drivers use the brakes in their GMC or Buick without thinking, trusting in their vehicle to stop safely. But how do you know when it's time to get your brakes serviced? more Routine Service Your vehicle's owner manual is full of useful information about its service schedule. Servicing your vehicle's brakes should happen at a set mileage interval to make sure your pads, rotors, lines, and fluids are in great shape. Regardless of the recommended service interval, when the miles come up, don't wait to get your brakes checked and serviced as needed. Keep in mind that if you drive hard or routinely hit heavy traffic, your brakes may need service sooner. Signs Something May Be Wrong If something doesn't feel right with your braking, it's crucial to get them serviced as quickly as possible. One common symptom is feeling vibration in the brake pedal when applied, which may indicate warped rotors. If the brake pedal feels soft, low, or spongy, a prompt diagnosis is in order so you can maintain stopping power. If you experience veering in one direction when braking, or an increase in braking distance over time, your brakes may also need adjusting. Additionally, a dashboard ABS indicator is a clear sign from your vehicle that something is wrong and your brakes need to be checked immediately. You should also bring your vehicle in for service if you notice a clear-yellow fluid leaking under the vehicle, which may indicate leaking brake fluid. A burning or smokey smell after a drive is another indicator to stop in for service. Components of a Service Appointment for Brakes First, you'll have a detailed discussion with the team, outlining any issues so they know where to focus their attention. Then the vehicle will be brought up on a lift, and our technicians will inspect the system from end to end. Our team will diagnose the problem, present you with options and recommendations, and do the work swiftly and professionally. Whether your mileage interval is nearly up or you're experiencing problems with your braking, it's better to get your brakes examined and cared for sooner rather than later so you can get back to driving safely. Schedule your service appointment today at Ed Martin Buick GMC in Carmel, IN, and let our team of highly skilled technicians take great care of your vehicle so it can keep taking great care of you.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When driving, you need to know that your brakes will work instantly if you need them. As time goes by, brake components will wear out or become damaged, and your brakes will become less responsive. If you're close to Carmel, IN, we can quickly and efficiently repair any brake problem. We'd like you to know some signs you need to visit us for a brake repair. more Soft Brake Pedal Your braking system requires force and pressure to bring your wheels to a stop. The brake fluid in the system is highly pressurized and provides the essential hydraulic pressure that pushes the calipers against the rotors to generate the friction necessary to stop your vehicle. You can feel the pressure in the system as it supplies increased resistance the harder you press down on the brake pedal. A soft brake pedal is a condition where you feel little resistance when you step on the pedal. This is a dangerous situation, as the lack of resistance means your brakes won't stop your vehicle as quickly as you may need to. Low resistance could be caused by a brake fluid leak or a blockage in the brake hoses. We'll investigate and fix the problem. Vibrations When You Brake If you feel strange vibrations when you hit the brakes, you could have a damaged brake rotor could be damaged. The rotors are flat metal disks positioned behind the wheels. They have smooth surfaces, which makes it easier for the calipers to grab and push against them to generate the friction that stops the wheels from moving. The friction generated between the pads and the rotors generates intense heat. The heat can cause some of the pad's adhesive to liquefy and spread across the rotor surface. The adhesive will swiftly dry on the rotor and create an uneven surface. When a caliper grabs the uneven surface, it will generate vibrations you'll feel through the pedal. We'll clean or resurface the affected rotors and the vibrations will disappear. Pulling to One Side When you hit the brakes, all four calipers grip the rotors simultaneously to stop your vehicle. If you feel your car pull to one side, you probably have a damaged caliper. If a caliper doesn't correctly engage, its rotor will continue to turn, and your car will pull toward the side of the working caliper. A caliper could fail due to a blockage in the hose carrying brake fluid to it, or it might have rusted. We'll repair the affected caliper, and your brakes will work correctly again. If you have a brake problem, contact our service department today at Ed Martin Buick GMC in Carmel, IN.