Tuesday, March 31, 2015

April Showers Bring May Flowers...& Potholes

With the winter season in the rear-view mirror, we now find ourselves affected by chilly and wet spring-time conditions. These conditions are a major reason for the many potholes we encounter on surrounding roadways. Potholes create stress on a vehicle's steering and suspension systems. If a vehicle is knocked out of alignment, it creates uneven tire wear and is often diagnosed with a noticeable pull of the vehicle in one direction.

If your vehicle has these symptoms, bring it in to have one of our certified technicians diagnose and correct your alignment issues. First, a technician will visually inspect the steering linkage and suspension components. Next, we will perform a computerized alignment angle check. If an adjustment is needed, a technician physically brings those angles back to within specifications set by the vehicle manufacturer.

Baum Chevrolet Buick will soon unveil its newest venture, the Alignment Quick Check service available at our Quick Lube facility across from the dealership. If your vehicle is experiencing any of these symptoms, you can stop by our facility without an appointment and will receive a complimentary "quick check" of your vehicle's alignment. A vehicle, when properly aligned, rides smoothly and reduces the risk of uneven tire wear.


Have another issue? Contact one of our service advisors at (217)-935-3156 to set an appointment and keep your vehicle running smoothly. 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Baum Chevrolet Buick Open House


Baum Chevrolet Buick will be hosting an open house on Thursday, April 9 at 4:30 PM to showcase the all-new Chevrolet Colorado and Chevrolet Trax.

The Colorado is an all-new midsize pickup with the style and versatility of a truck and the refinement, maneuverability and efficiency of a crossover. Featuring the latest in convenience and safety features, the Colorado is perfect for work or play. The Colorado is smaller than the Silverado and is available in a crew cab or extended cab body style. It is engineered to perform better than other competitors in power and payload while delivering a smooth and quiet ride. It was recently named Motor Trend’s 2015 Truck of the Year!

Chevrolet’s newest small SUV, the Trax, has a sporty design and major curb appeal. With an EPA estimated 34 MPG, up to 16 available storage areas and 4G LTE Wi-Fi, this vehicle is the perfect combination of style and function. In addition to great looks, the Trax received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. The rating was given to both front- and all-wheel drive models.

Highlights for the open house include:
  •  Dinner and refreshments provided by Basket Case Catering
  •  2015 Chevrolet and Buick vehicle displays
  •  Raffle
  •  Valet parking
  •  Balloon Art provided by Liza of The Unique Twist
  • AutoRewards members will receive 50 FREE points for attending
As always, the event is open to the public. Our staff looks forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 9!