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Your GPS is a neat device that tells you where to go and nearby services along the way. But you can customize your particular unit and make it your own to switch things up a little bit. Here are a couple things you can do that you may not have known about.

• Change you car’s icon. Most GPS units allow you to change your car’s icon from a normal sedan to a 4×4 to a bicycle and many things in between. If your unit does not come with the vehicle you want, you can find several websites online where you can download new icons to mesh with your personality.
• Change the voice. Are you tired of the same old voice telling you when to turn left? If so, change it to a different voice. Many units have a variety of voices to choose from, but you can find more online that you can download onto your device. One website with impersonated voices of celebrities is Pigtones.com.

• Find the best gas prices around. Some websites offer programs that you can install onto your GPS unit to compare area gas prices and help you find the best one. However, these programs often charge a monthly or annual fee.

GPS units are coming a long way since they were invented not long ago. Take advantage of the cool services by investing in a new car that already has one installed at your GMC dealer today!

You have probably noticed we are doing a series of posts focusing on GPS units and their benefits. Today we are going to focus on three reasons why a GPS unit makes you a safer driver.
1. You have a better idea about where to go. When you are lost or unsure about where you are going, you tend to drive faster and you are more distracted. Many drivers get into accidents in strange areas because they are not concentrating on the road but rather looking at maps. A GPS unit solves this problem and tells you exactly where to turn to get to your destination.

2. Last minute changes are less common. A decent GPS unit will tell you which lane you should be in for upcoming turns and exits so you do not need to make dangerous lane changes at the last minute anymore.
3. GPS units offer other safety features. In addition to telling you where to go, a GPS unit also tells you where the nearest emergency personnel is located and other facilities, including auto service stations and gas stations.

These are just a few ways a GPS unit can benefit you when you are on the road. Visit your GMC dealer and get a new vehicle with a GPS unit already installed so you can become a safer driver today!

If you are like millions of other drivers in the United States, you probably have a GPS device in your car or you want to get one. With recent advancements, these handy devices have become inexpensive and more available. But have you ever wondered how the technology actually works? Here is a brief breakdown of some of the things going on when you use your GPS device and other facts about the technology.
• The current Global Positioning System uses 24 satellites that are situated 10,900 nautical miles above the planet. They are spaced in such a way that at any given time, six satellites are visible from anywhere in the world.
• GPS units receive data from the nearest satellites which triangulate the data to find the unit’s location. The satellites also determine how fast the unit is moving, the elevation and the exact time.
• Selective availability made the public’s GPS less accurate than the system used by the U.S. military. However, that was turned off on May 1, 2000 and the units you find at your nearest department store are just as accurate as the ones the military uses today.
• The United States taxpayers have paid to create and provide GPS technology to the entire world.

Your GMC dealer has a number of new models equipped with the latest GPS units. Check one out today and never be lost again!

Over the weekend, I invested in a GPS device. I always thought they were just an unnecessary luxury, but my wife and I are going on a cross-country road trip and I thought a GPS device would be handy to have. First of all, let me tell you what a blessing it has been in just a few days. But while playing with it, I started wondering about the history of this technology and how it reached the hands of the general public. Here is a brief history of GPS technology and how it came to be so available like it is today.

• GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It was created by Ivan Getting exclusively for the United States Department of Defense.
• The cost to create the GPS technology was upwards of $12 billion.
• The original GPS included 18 satellites and ground stations.
• This technology has been used to locate ships and submarines on the ocean as well as to measure the height of Mount Everest.

These are just a few facts your new truck dealers thought you may find interesting about the history of GPS technology. Visit your Philadelphia area GMC dealer and find a new model that has a built-in GPS. After a few days with it, you will wonder how you ever lived without it!

Your GMC dealer knows this is the perfect season to go camping. We also know that there are few things as exciting as going camping with your new GMC truck. Following are some accessories you should consider taking with you on your next camping trip so you can enjoy maximum comfort and efficiency with your GMC truck.

Cargo Carriers
These accessories are ideal for taking everything with you on your trip. Sometimes the bed of the truck simply does not have enough room for tents, sleeping bags, food, coolers and more. Many cargo carriers simply hook on to the trailer hitch for added carrying space.

Pet Blankets
Keep your truck’s backseat clear of pet hair and dirt with a comfortable pet blanket. These blankets also provide extra comfort for your favorite dog when you bring it along for the trip.

Portable Campfires
Instead of building a fire in the woods, portable campfires are premade contraptions in which you can cook your meals. Some of these come complete with charcoal for easier use.

Insect Repellents
You cannot really enjoy a camping trip of the mosquitoes and other bugs are always biting at you. Bring along some insect repellents so you are not constantly smacking yourself to rid your body of bugs.

So you’ve made the decision to purchase a new car or truck from your GMC dealer but you are nervous about the test drive. This is common for many car buyers as they do not know what to look for while they are taking the vehicle on a drive to test it. Here are some tips to reduce the anxiety and help you find the car that’s right for you.

Take a drive similar to your planned use. If you are going to use the vehicle mostly for commuting, take the cars you are considering for drives in stop-and-go traffic. This will give you an idea of gas mileage and the way it handles in such conditions. Similarly, if you plan to take it on trips through mountains, find some steep grades to see how the cars drive in those conditions as well.

Get in and out of the car. Can you get in and out easily? Or is it a chore every time you need to get out? Also, test out the backseat if you plan on carrying passengers. See if it is comfortable and roomy enough for people who often ride with you.

Go for complete silence. Ask the salesperson to save the pitch for after the test drive and leave the radio off, too. The quieter it is on the inside of the vehicle, the better you will be able to hear how it runs and if anything sounds “funny.”

Buying a new car is an exciting experience. With all of the choices and options available at your GMC dealer, it may seem like the possibilities are endless. That is why it is important to do some research and homework before you even get to the dealer’s lot. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to help you narrow down your decision and make the best choice for your needs.

What are you using the vehicle for?
This is one of the most important questions to ask yourself when making your buying decision. Will its main purpose be for driving to work and home? Or will you be hauling a large family around all the time? The way you answer this question will help determine the size of vehicle you need.

How much vehicle can you afford?
When answering this question, you must also take into consideration the cost of insurance, fuel prices and preventative maintenance. These costs can fluctuate a great deal depending on the vehicle you choose.

Which safety features do you want?
Smaller cars are generally less safe and they cost more to insure than larger cars. But some newer models have the latest safety features that you may want. Research the models on your list and match those to the safety features you desire.

Even though you can get a great deal on buying a new car or truck at your GMC dealer, some drivers still enjoy the option to lease. There are several reasons for this. Here are some of the advantages of leasing a vehicle from your GMC dealer.

• You can drive a new car each year.
Leasing a vehicle is great if you get a jolt out of driving a new car every couple years. That new car smell is enough to forget about the fact that you will always have a car payment. You can also enjoy the latest features on the market when you get a new car every couple years.

• You can enjoy lower car payments.
People who lease cars have lower car payments than if they were to buy the same vehicle. Depending on the type of vehicle you choose, you could pay up to 60 percent less for lease payments than purchase payments.

• You can enjoy lower down payments.
With a lease, you do not need as much money upfront as you do if you are purchasing a car. This is ideal especially if it is your first car because there is not a huge down payment keeping you from a new car.

These are just a few advantages you can enjoy when you decide to lease. Of course, you have to do your homework and decide which option is best for you – leasing or buying. Either way, your GMC dealer can help you find the car you want with payments you can afford. Visit one today!

If you have a teen driver in New Jersey, you are probably paying a pretty penny for auto insurance. According to a new report released by Insurance.com, New Jersey has the second highest rates in the nation for insuring a teen driver.

Parents are paying an average of $6,200 to provide auto insurance for their teen driver. Louisiana is the only state with a higher average at just below $8,000. It can cost more than $2,100 to add your teen driver to your existing policy’s annual premium in New Jersey, too.

Luckily, there are some things you can do to cut those costs.

• Ask your insurance company about a “good student” discount. If your teen is a good student, there is a chance at getting a price break on their insurance. You can enjoy as much as a 15 percent price break with some companies.
• Spend time in the passenger’s seat. The more practice your teen gets, the less likely they are to get into an accident.
• Get a safer car for them to drive. Smaller and older cars cost more to insure than larger newer cars. Visit your Philadelphia area GMC dealer to find a larger vehicle that will meet their needs and cost less to insure.
• Check different companies. Some insurance companies could differ by as much as $2,000. All it takes is some research and patience to find the lowest price.

Teen drivers are some of the most "at risk" drivers on the road. With their inexperience and often careless actions, many of them end up in fatal accidents or they get injured. But one woman has an idea that may help teen drivers stay safe and you are part of the solution.

The idea behind the Tell-On-Me.com program is to be an extra set of eyes for parents when they cannot watch their teen driver on the roads. Parents can join the program and receive a bumper sticker that they can put on the car that their teen drives. The sticker has a phone number on it and asks other drivers to call the number and report the vehicle if the driver is being careless or reckless. The parents can then log on to the website and see if their teen driver has been reported.

The program costs $50 a year and that covers the cost of the bumper sticker and the program’s answering service.

Your Pennsylvania area GMC dealer wants to know how you feel about this program. Does it invade on your teen’s privacy or is it a clever way to keep them alive when they are behind the wheel?