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Introducing the Todd Wenzel Platinum Program!

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When you drive a Todd Wenzel vehicle, we want you to have a premium experience. That’s why we are excited to announce that starting today, all new and certified used vehicle buyers will be automatically enrolled in our brand new Todd Wenzel Platinum Program! This program offers our customers a buying and ownership experience unlike any other dealership in West Michigan. The exclusive benefits include:

  • FREE vehicle detail by appointment every time your vehicle is in service.
  • FREE service pickup and delivery within a 50 mile radius of our dealership.
  • New loaner vehicle available by reservation with any service appointment.
  • $19.95 oil changes for as long as you own your vehicle.
  • Exclusive promotions and special offers reserved only for our Platinum VIP customers.
  • Lowest Price Guaranteed – find a better price on a new or certified used vehicle and we’ll beat it.
  • Guaranteed highest trade-in value – we will give you more for your trade-in than any other dealer.
  • Rebate Protection – if GM increases their rebate offer within 30 days of your purchase, we will credit the difference to you.
  • FREE Certified Vehicle Maintenance Plan on every certified used vehicle. This two-year/30,000 mile standard vehicle maintenance plan includes oil changes based on your vehicles Oil Life Monitor System, tire rotations and Multi Point Vehicle Inspection. Plus a comprehensive 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Are you ready to be treated like a VIP? Visit Todd Wenzel Chevrolet in Hudsonville or Todd Wenzel Buick GMC in Grand Rapids!

New 2012 Buick LaCrosse V-6 arriving soon!

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The 2012 Buick LaCrosse is on its way to Todd Wenzel and is now available with a new, more powerful and fuel-efficient version of its direct-injected 3.6L V-6 engine! And, this engine is a no-additional-cost alternative to the standard 2.4L four-cylinder on select trim levels with eAssist.

The 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing delivers a SAE-certified 303 horsepower (223 kW) on the front-wheel-drive LaCrosse – an increase of 23 hp (17 kW) – and 264 lb.-ft. (358 Nm) of torque.

The change engineers made were simply refinements to an already amazing vehicle. They used lighter-weight components and made enhancements to improve the luxury sedan’s performance with no loss in fuel efficiency (17 mpg city / 27 highway).

Are you a LaCrosse owner? If so, tell us why you love your LaCrosse. And if you haven’t driven one yet, visit us to experience the performance and luxury enhancements for yourself!

Networking Event at Todd Wenzel Buick GMC

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We are hosting a Local First Networking Event tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Todd Wenzel Buick GMC on 28th Street. Join us for a tour of the beautifully remodeled facility and learn more about one of West Michigan’s most successful, locally owned dealerships. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and appetizers as you network with Local First members.

WHAT: Networking Event at Todd Wenzel Buick GMC

WHEN: Thursday, January 20, 5-7 p.m.

WHERE: Todd Wenzel Buick GMC | 2727 28th St. SE

This event is FREE and open to current and prospective Local First members. To RSVP, please contact Meghan Disselkoen at meghan@localfirst.com

Detroit Auto Show Highlights

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There are a number of exciting new GM vehicles making their debut at this years’ North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which opens to the public on Saturday. If you have plans to go, be sure to check these out!

Chevrolet Volt

2011 Chevy Volt

This week, the much anticipated Chevy Volt was named North American Car of the Year, by a panel of 49 automotive journalists. Powered by electricity, the Volt can run up to 50 miles before the gas kicks in; and the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is backed by an 100,000 mile/8-year warranty.

The dashboard is like nothing we’ve seen, with two LCD screens that display speed, battery power, range to recharge or re-fill as well as an efficiency gauge that gives you real-time feedback. The unique center console also has a seven-inch high-resolution screen with touch-sensitive control.

Volt dash with two LCD screens

Here’s a peak inside the Volt…pretty cool, huh?

Volt infrastructure

Buick Verano

2012 Buick Verano

The all new Buick Verano combines a compact, sporty profile with a wildly elegant interior. It has a powerful yet efficient Ecotec 2.4L six-speed automatic powertrain. Look for it later this year!

Buick Verano interior

Chevrolet Convertible Camaro

2011 convertible Camaro

What can we say? This is one HOT car! It features a lined canvas top, with a glass rear window (with defroster), and operates by releasing a single latch and pushing a power button. Available with the 3.6-liter V-6 or 6.2-liter V-8. It’s in production and will go on sale in February.

Chevrolet Sonic

The stylish little sonic will be available as a hatchback or sedan.

2012 Chevy Sonic

The hip instrument panel was motorcycle-inspired. Comes standard with ten airbags, traction and stability control, Bluetooth and is compatible with My Chevrolet Mobile apps. A turbocharged 1.4L will also be available. The Sonic will be made in Orion Township, MI beginning this fall.

Interior view of the all new Chevy Sonic

GMC All Terrain HD Concept

We saved the biggest, and baddest for last! At more than six feet, nine inches tall, the All Terrain HD is larger than life.

GMC All Terrain HD

GM borrowed power from the new Sierra HD pickups. So under the hood you’ll find a 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V-8, that produces 397 horsepower and 755 pound-feet of torque. The All Terrain HD has a five-passenger crew cab with a five-foot, eight-inch bed that’s floodlit for nighttime convenience. WOW!

If you can’t make it to Detroit, remember the Michigan International Auto Show will be in Grand Rapids February 3-6. We’ll be there to show off what’s new and answer your questions. For show info, click here.

Luxury buyers choose Buick Regal over imports

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We can’t say enough good things about this vehicle! It is loaded with luxury features, but without the luxury price, (starts around $26,000).

2011 Buick Regal

Modern, aerodynamic lines

It’s definitely catching the eyes of our customers, as it is currently one of our best selling vehicles! Is it any wonder why?

Buick Regal Interior

Available Harman/Kardon premium sound system with standard USB port

The list of standard features goes on and on. From heated leather seating, bluetooth, rear park assist, not to mention all of the performance and safety features. In fact, it’s a top safety pick from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Customers tell us the Regal “drives like a European sports car” and rave about it’s responsive handling. “Wow! I can’t believe this is a Buick!”, is what we hear most often. So we invite you to visit us (our Buick store is at 2727 28th Street) to test drive one and see for yourself! When you do, be sure to ask us about our exclusive Buick Platinum Program…

2500 Turkey’s Rescued

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Every now and then, there are funny little stories that go on within our dealership walls that we like to share. This is one of them.

Yesterday around 2:30pm we had a sightly distressed customer pull into our Chevrolet dealership. He came into our service department and spoke with one of our service advisors, Tim Boynton. The customer stated “Man, I got a problem… I got a truck full of chicks”. Keeping in the joking manner Tim replied “well how old are they”. Now elaborating further, the customer explained “well they’ve just hatched and I’ve got to get them into air conditioning right away”.

2500 baby chicks in a truck

His truck had barely made it into the dealership and the air conditioning had also died. After reviewing the options, it was evident that a quick fix wasn’t going to work and the truck was going to need lengthier repairs so it was time for Plan B. In just these few short minutes, the turkeys were already looking distressed so we had to act fast. General Manager, Bob Scollon went out and grabbed a Yukon XL and instructed everyone to get the turkeys on board with the AC cranked. In just a few minutes the turkeys were cooled down and in their new temporary home for the drive up north.

Twice a year the farmer comes from Mancelona, MI (near Traverse) to a farm in Zeeland to pick up 2500 baby turkeys to take up north, raise them on organic feed and then sell them.  Once loaded up, the customer stated that maybe after 10 years it’s time for a new truck and he knows just the place to get one.

We hope to see this customer again soon and are happy that we were able to help out.

Buick Beats Lexus.

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES 350

A review by Edmunds.com on the Buick LaCrosse vs. the Lexus ES.


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The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For: The 2010 Buick Lacrosse Is At BPG!

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It’s innovation at its finest and its at Todd Wenzel.  Two new 2010 Buick Lacrosses have arrived at BPG and more are on the way!

We’re excited.  Learn and see the Lacrosse and you will too!

From its sleek appearance with ice-blue ambient lighting to the Bluetooth phone system for hands-free conversation, the new LaCrosse is cutting edge. 

With safety features like TAP shift, stabilitrak and OnStar Automatic Crash response, the LaCrosse is sure to keep you safe.  The TAP shift allows you to shift gears manually using the shifter in the tap down/up position.  Designed to help you stay on course, the stabilitrak control system senses steering input and adjusts accordingly to help you steer.  The LaCrosse also comes equipped with one year of OnStar Automatic Crash response for times of emergency.

The heated and ventilated leather-appointed seats and dual rear-back DVD screens aren’t the only thing that provides a comfortable ride.  According to Buick.com, the 3.6L Direct-Injection V6 engine uses less fuel to deliver the same amount of horsepower.  The 2010 LaCrosse gets 27  MPG on the highway with a horsepower of 280 at 6300 RPM.

We have pictures  but we can do you one better. Go see it in person!

Visit the TW BPG store on 28th Street to test drive and have all your questions answered about the 2010 Lacrosse. silver lacrosse

lacrosse-doors open

Just In: The New GM Launches Today

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Source: gmtv.feedroom.com

The new General Motors Company launches today with a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet, and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything new GM does.  The new GM company is created from GM’s strongest assets and includes four core brands (Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC) backed by the nation’s largest and strongest dealer network.

General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson hosted a press conference this morning  to update the media on GM business activities.  To watch the press conference click here.

TW BPG Awaits The 2010 Buick Lacrosse

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Classic.  Innovative.  Contemporary. 

The new 2010 Buick LaCrosse embodies these words.

From its sleek appearance with ice-blue ambient lighting to the Bluetooth phone system for hands-free conversation, the new LaCrosse is cutting edge.

With safety features like TAP shift, stabilitrak and OnStar Automatic Crash response, the LaCrosse is sure to keep you safe.  The TAP shift allows you to shift gears manually using the shifter in the tap down/up position.  Designed to help you stay on course, the stabilitrak control system senses steering input and adjusts accordingly to help you steer.  The LaCrosse also comes equipped with one year of OnStar Automatic Crash response for times of emergency.

The heated and ventilated leather-appointed seats and dual rear-back DVD screens aren’t the only thing that provides a comfortable ride.  According to Buick.com, the 3.6L Direct-Injection V6 engine uses less fuel to deliver the same amount of horsepower.  The 2010 LaCrosse gets 27  MPG on the highway with a horsepower of 280 at 6300 RPM.

Yet some of the LaCrosse’s best attributes are inside the tech-savvy car.  The QuietTuning feature allows the LaCrosse to reduce, block and absorb outside noise.  The Head-Up display helps you keep your eyes ahead while displaying the speedometer, turn signal indicators, cruise control and audio system in your windshield.  Also, the Side Blind Zone ensures you avoid the car riding alongside you by displaying an alert when a vehicle is in your blind spot.  

TW BPG is expecting the 2010 LaCrosse any day now.

We’ll keep you posted on the arrival.  Once it hits the showroom, we will certainly encourage you to visit  the BPG store on 28th Street to experience innovation at its finest.

silver lacrosse

 

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To build your own LaCrosse or view information and pictures of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, visit: http://www.buick.com/lacrosse/2010

 

“New GM” Is On Its Way With New Sale

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GM is making strides towards becoming the “New GM.”

GM’s president and CEO Fritz Henderson posted information about GM’s sale on its blog, GM FastLane.  According to Henderson, GM received court approval for a sale of a large portion of GM’s assets to the U.S. Department of Treasury.  The sale is expected to close soon after the appeal process.

With the “New GM” emerging, many changes and decisions have been made.

“We have, in effect, been fixing our bike while we ride it.  Now the repair work is almost done, and we’re steering the company back onto a path to viability and success,” Henderson commented in the blog.

The “New GM” is set to include four core brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.  These brands will continue to produce new cars for dealerships, both TW dealerships among them.

For more information on GM’s progress, check out: http://fastlane.gmblogs.com

Our Big Debut

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Todd Wenzel Automotive BlogHere we are, Todd Wenzel Automotive, the Blog. We decided that we needed to give you all an informative, fun, and enlightening way to find out about us. So, our Marketing Director (Tonya), our Creative Director (Lindsey), The Boss (Todd Wenzel), as well as our Marketing Intern (Renee), have taken up the challenge.

Todd Wenzel Automotive has two locations in West Michigan – there’s Todd Wenzel Chevrolet in Hudsonville and Todd Wenzel Buick Pontiac GMC in Grand Rapids.  Each location has a huge selection of new and pre-owned vehicles, along with an outstanding service and parts department and state of the art body shop. We are always running super aggressive pricing on our vehicles, so make sure you keep yourself updated by visiting us here or on our Web site (where you can view all of our stylish models).  You are always welcomed to stop by and see us in person, too!

Just what will you find on the TW Blog? Well, you will of course find informative and helpful information regarding our dealership, current incentives, and caring for your car. But - be prepared to be entertained as well.  We just might end up talking about how to avoid an unexpected animal that jumps in front of your vehicle or how to find your keys that you seemingly left in an undisclosed location. Who knows where this blog could take us!

Bottom line, we will make sure there is something here that you like and find useful to your everyday ”vehicle lovin” life. Looking forward to reading your comments!

 

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