The Encore joins the Verano – this years new addition - to round an already stellar lineup with the Regal, Lacrosse, and Enclave SUV. It will get the same IntelliLink hands free bluetooth system with 17.7 cm LCD screen that is coming to all Buick models for 2012, and will also feature an all-new Active Noise Cancellation system which will make the Encore one of the quietest rides on the road.

” Buick Encore is a great-looking, smart choice for those who want luxury crossover amenities in a more maneuverable and agile vehicle,” said Tony DiSalle, US vice president of Buick Marketing. “It represents a luxury alternative for a new audience of Buick customers, and delivers features and flexibility not typically found in vehicles of its size today.”

The Encore will be hitting dealer lots in early 2013 – enjoy some pictures from the NAIAS for the time being!

Les Beebe with his Gold Medal tickets!!

Wow, there are some sharpshooters here in Medicine Hat! We had our ‘Shoot to Win’ competition yesterday with tickets to the World Junior Gold Medal game on the line, and had more than 50 competitors come in to test their skill on our targets. 16 of those contestants are walking away with great prizes – ranging from Gold and Bronze Medal game tickets, playoff round tickets, to Team Canada merchandise such as jerseys and hats. It was a tight race, Larry Leismeister led the way for most of the day with an incredible time of 20.5 seconds, but Les Beebe came in near the end of the day and stole the show with a time of 20.0 seconds, narrowly edging Larry out for the win. All in all it was a lot of fun, and we’d like to thank everyone who came out and tried to ‘Shoot to Win’ – congratulations to all of our winners!!

Good luck to everyone who has entered so far! We hope to draw your name and see you on December 29th for your chance to Shoot to Win!!

This weeks winners are Crystal Martin, Melanie Pocsik and Robert Heintz! Our winners can come in on Monday to draw their games!

Congrats to this weeks winners, and best of luck to everyone the rest of the way!! Remember, any purchase in any department of the dealership gets your name entered, so make sure to come down and get your ballot in!!

Duncan's Mo earned him 101 votes

Don's Mo came in a close second with 99 votes

We’d also like to extend a huge thanks to Tim Davis for generously donating $1,000 in Duncan’s name to Movember for winning the contest!

We look forward to participating once again next year and do all we can to raise awareness and change the face of men’s health! For now, enjoy pictures of the rest of our sales team!

This Saturday, December 10 is our annual Lube, Oil, Filter Day at Davis GMC Buick. You can get your oil changed for a $45 donation with all proceeds benefitting the local Food Bank. You will also receive a tax receipt for your donation. Our staff generously donates their time and labor, and the dealership will match all donations made that day – in past years we have raised over $4,000 for different charities so lets make a difference for those less fortunate than us at this time of year! We’ll be doing oil changes from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, no appointments necessary.

This weeks winners are Laurie Sernick, Ryley Burrows, and Christa McRae! Our winners can come in on Monday to draw their games!

Congrats to this weeks winners, and best of luck to everyone the rest of the way!! Remember, any purchase in any department of the dealership gets your name entered, so make sure to come down and get your ballot in!!

Davis GMC Buick customers will receive free tire rotation and flat tire repair with the purchase of any four tires.  Tire specials in the Truckload of Tires event can be viewed in the Truckload of Tires Sale Flyer.

Valued customers of Davis GMC Buick can have winter tires installed and balanced for $79.95.  This great winter tire offer includes:
- Seasonal Install & Balance
- Seasonal Storage at Davis GMC Buick
- Tire Repairs (if required)
- Tire Rotations
- Nitrogen

The Davis Tire Centre sells an extensive line up of top brand name winter tires, including UniRoyal, BF Goodrich, Michelin, Bridgestone, Firestone, Good Year, Yokohama, Pirelli and more.

To take advantage of this limited time offer, please contact Rob Jack, Davis Tire Centre Supervisor, at (403) 580-5222 for an appointment.

Even though we are still bare & dry here in Medicine Hat (how long will this hold up???!!) we figure it is getting to be that time a year again when the roads start becoming a little bit more slippery. One of the most important (and most overlooked) aspects of your cars ability to perform in winter is the proper tires. Did you know that below 7 degrees Celsius, all-season tires see a measurable loss in traction and control? That’s right, at 7 degrees! Most people (myself included) think winter tires are only useful whens its really cold and really icy, but thats not the case. Winter tires have a special compound in the rubber that hardens when the temperature reaches 7 degrees, creating more optimal conditions for your driving.

Featuring a combination of specialized tread designs and compounds to provide effective traction in cold, snowy conditions, winter tires are the safest tires for Canadian winters. Marked with the pictograph of a peaked mountain with a snowflake, this symbol means your tires will meet the specific snow traction performance requirements – designed specifically for cold, snowy, icy and slippery driving. These tires are also designed for improved traction on cold, dry road surfaces.

You can spot an all-season tire by the M+S (Mud + Snow) marking on the sidewall . All-season tires do provide safe all-weather performance. But remember, in severe winter snow conditions, they are not the safest choice.

Good Advice for Canadian Winter Drivers:

• Install Four Winter Tires.
• Do not mix tires: differenttread patterns, size, construction can compromise vehicle performance and safety.
• Check your tires: worn treads have less traction on all surfaces, especially on ice and snow.
• Monitor tire pressure: in colder weather, the pressure in your tires drops. This affects safety and fuel consumption, so check your tires often.

The performance of your vehicle’s tires is directly related to the temperature outside. As the temperature drops, even the best summer tires will fail to respond road conditions. All-season tires , while designed for all types of weather, will not perform as well in ice and cold.

As a rule, whenever the average outdoor temperature falls below or climbs above 7 degrees Celsius (19.4 degrees F), your tires will be affected. As the temperature drops, non-winter tires loose elasticity and the grip they have on the road. That’s why the best tires to have when the temperature drops are winter tires. Conversely, winter tires will deteriorate faster in hotter temperatures.

If you’re interested in finding what winter tires would work best for you, or if you’d like to just learn a bit more, stop by or drop us a line and one of our tire professionals would be happy to help you find what works best for your specific driving conditions. You can also visit our handy online Tire Store here: http://www.davisgmctrucks.ca/PartsandAccessories/TireStore/tabid/21382/Default.aspx

This weeks winners are Barry Hrushka, Glen Presley and Warren Stark! Our winners can come in on Monday to draw their games!

Congrats to this weeks winners, and best of luck to everyone the rest of the way!! Remember, any purchase in any department of the dealership gets your name entered, so make sure to come down and get your ballot in!!