Halloween is coming up - will your vehicle be ready?

Halloween is fast approaching, which means lots of youngsters in the streets paying attention to their bags of candy and not to you driving. Some costumes will also obscure their vision! All of this adds up to you needing to be extra careful if you're driving on Halloween night.


At a glance: Help protect trick-or-treaters by following these driving safety tips on Halloween, or on the night your community hosts Halloween activities. Be especially careful between 4 and 8 p.m., when most severe vehicle/young pedestrian collisions happen.

Drive slowly, and don't pass stopped vehicles. The driver might be dropping off children.

Park your mobile phone. Avoid distractions by waiting until you've stopped to call, text, or surf.

Watch for children darting into the street. Kids can cross the street anywhere, and most young pedestrian deaths happen at spots other than intersections.

Yield to young pedestrians. Children might not stop, either because they don't see your vehicle approaching or don't know how to safely cross the street.

Communicate with other drivers. Always use your turn signals. And if you have to pull over to drop off or pick up your kids, turn on your hazard lights.

And, to keep your own trick-or-treaters safe:

Teach them how to safely cross streets. They should look both ways and cross only at corners and crosswalks.

Consider indoor community Halloween programs for younger kids. Some communities also offer to help you inspect your kids' treats to make sure they're safe to eat.

Brighten them up. Give them flashlights and glow sticks, and/or use reflective tape on their costumes, so drivers can see them.

See and be seen is your responsibility, too. Make sure your windows are clean and easy to see through, that all your lights are in good order, and that your windshield wipers are fresh and clean as well. Stop in to Courtesy Buick GMC in Birmingham if you need help with any of these things!

Beautiful 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Available Now!

Do you need a rugged, powerful vehicle? Check out this new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab!

While this truck is an absolute workhorse, it is also an extremely comfortable and convenient vehicle. But don't take our word for it; come see it for yourself!

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Facts About 2014!

We all know car models are labeled a year in advance when they are released. Perhaps you would like to know a few facts about the year our most recent vehicle models are from. 2014!

2014 marks the halfway point of the 2010 decade. It starts on a Wednesday.

Also, The United Nations designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming and Crystallography.

Visit us at Courtesy Buick GMC to test drive a brand new 2014 model!

Do You Have the Right Color Car for Your Personality?

You are standing on the lot of Courtesy Buick GMC. The choices are overwhelming. What model will work best for me? What options should I choose? What color?!

Color choice can be the hardest decision to make because it will say a lot about the driver on first impressions. Does your choice of car color reflect your personality?

• Black - Black vehicles give off a powerful, classic, elegant vibe. They are sleek and bold.
• White - This vehicle is seen as pure, pristine and direct. People who drive white cars are often perceived as more clean.
• Silver - Futuristic, prestigious, elegant - A light color that seems mechanical, but still full of brightness and wisdom.
• Red - Sensual, dynamic, outgoing people drive red cars. There is a reason why red cars get pulled over more often. They give the impression of being more fast paced.
• Yellow - Joyful, outgoing, great sense of humor - These cars seem playful and the drivers must be fun. Seen to be the life of the party.
• Green - Trustworthy, down to earth, and classic - Cars of this color seem more organic and earthy, giving the driver an appearance of being stable and wise.

Visit us at Courtesy Buick GMC to see our inventory and set up a test drive for your perfect car!

Take Out The Trash, Save Gas!

Too much junk in the trunk? It could be holding you back!

It is a simple idea to understand. The more weight you have to carry around, the more work your vehicle has to do. Gas mileage is a major concern for most these days, and simply removing unnecessary cargo from your car will help save those valuable gallons!

Visit us at Courtesy Buick GMC to set up a routine maintenance visit to make sure your vehicle is at its peak performance level!

Labor Day GMC Deals!

Labor Day Weekend is upon us!

At Courtesy Buick GMC, we are celebrating Labor Day with professional grade offers on GMC vehicles! You could find yourself behind the wheel of a heavy duty vehicle, capable of any task a job could throw at you! Be the force behind the workforce!

Visit us at Courtesy Buick GMC this weekend to test drive a GMC and take advantage of these great offers!

How much can you fit in the bed of a Sierra?

What is the bed of a truck without the cargo?

A load of gravel? Yes. That will fit.

A load of bricks? Yes. That too will fit.

A motorcycle? Why not! The options are nearly endless. It will fit.

With all the cargo possibilities, you will want to protect your bed. Right now, you can get a FREE spray on bed liner from Courtesy Buick GMC when you buy or lease a 2013 GMC Sierra!