4 Reasons Drivers Love the 2025 Buick Encore GX

The 2023 Buick Envision stands out from the crowd of luxury compact SUVs with its refined, comfortable cabin and quiet, smooth ride. We especially love the new Moonstone Gray Metallic and White Frost Tricoat exterior paint colors, the only changes to the Envision for 2023. Explore the three modern, well-appointed trims of this crossover, then see it in person with a test drive at your local Buick dealer. Trim Levels of the 2023 Buick Envision at Your Buick Dealer Preferred Every Envision trim is powered by a 228-horsepower turbo-four partnered with a nine-speed automatic transmission. You can stick with standard front-wheel drive or upgrade to all-wheel drive. The 2023 Envision gets impressive fuel economy of up to 31 highway mpg and can tow up to 1,500 pounds with the right gear. It features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Buick includes a full suite of driver assistance tech in the base model and beyond. All trims have a safety alert seat, Teen Driver controls, auto high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane-keep assistance, forward collision warning with forward automatic emergency braking, following distance indicator, rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. more Essence Stepping up to the Essence trim adds a power-adjustable front passenger seat to the standard power-adjustable driver's seat. You'll also get leather upholstery, a hands-free power liftgate, a heated steering wheel, and a remote start. While the Preferred trim has an 8-inch touchscreen and a six-speaker stereo, the Essence trim includes an extra speaker and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen. Like the Preferred trim, the Essence has more than 25 cubic feet of cargo room in the trunk, You can expand that space to nearly 53 cubic feet by folding the second row flat, so this is an ideal car for both shopping trips and road trips. Rear-seat passengers have lots of legroom in this crossover, which provides a smooth and comfortable ride. Avenir At the top of the Envision lineup, the Avenir trim comes fully loaded with adaptive cruise control, a rearview mirror with a camera display, adaptive suspension, 20-inch wheels, wireless device charging, heated rear outboard seats, and ventilated front seats. It also includes a surround-view camera system, front parking sensors, a head-up display, and a nine-speaker premium Bose audio system with HD radio. The Buick Envision has a five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as a great predicted reliability rating from JD Power and Associates. If you're ready to experience any of the trims of this stylish SUV in person, it's time to test drive the 2023 Envision. Schedule your appointment at Randy Wise Auto Group today.

No one wants to be stranded by a dead car battery. But batteries don't last forever, and replacing the one in your vehicle is an inevitability. The key is to watch for signs that your battery may be declining and replace it before it expires. Here's everything you need to know about getting a new car battery from your car dealer in Flint, MI. Signs Your Battery May Be Going Bad Drivers are often surprised when they try to start their car and discover the battery has died. But most vehicles offer early warning signs that the battery is in decline. If it takes several tries to get your vehicle started in the morning, or if the power windows and other electrical components on the car are operating sluggishly, you may be due for a new battery. The battery itself may also show signs of wear. If you notice a sulfuric smell beneath the hood of your car, your battery may be leaking an acidic fluid that is mixing with the hydrogen gas batteries create. Significant corrosion on the metal parts of the battery is another physical sign that you may need a replacement. more How Long You Can Expect Your Battery to Last As a general rule of thumb, car batteries last three or four years. However, the life of your battery is influenced by several factors, including the climate and the frequency with which you drive the vehicle. Year-round heat, which we don't have to worry about here in Michigan, tends to drain batteries faster than colder climates. And if you only use the vehicle to make short, infrequent trips, the battery won't last as long. If you don't drive much and your commute is short, it's a good idea to get the car out for a longer drive every week or so to extend the battery's charge. What To Expect When Having Battery Service Performed Once your battery hits the two or three-year mark, be sure to have it periodically tested. This gives you an idea of the health of the battery and gives you time to replace it if it is declining. And when it's time to replace it, the installation of a new battery won't take long. New battery installation is a fast, straightforward service appointment, and you'll be back on the road in no time. Maintaining your vehicle's battery is easy if you follow a few simple rules of thumb. If you're worried about the health of your battery, or if you're ready to schedule your next service department, reach out to one of the dealerships in the Randy Wise Auto Group.

Despite the best care and attention, your tires will inevitably wear out. Tires are subject to many different stresses, including abrasion, mud, rain, and alignment or balance issues. Even sunlight will slowly damage your tires. As your car dealership in Flint, MI, we'd like you to know a few signs that it's time to visit us for new tires. Uneven Tread Your tire tread wears down as you drive, and this is unavoidable. As the wheels move, minute flecks of rubber break off. Each tire develops a different wear pattern depending on its position on your car. The wear pattern is partially caused by your vehicle's drivetrain. Weight distribution varies between FWD, RWD, and AWD vehicles. Alignment issues and balance problems can add to this wear. Rotating your tires is the best way to even out tire wear. If your tires aren't rotated, uneven wear will develop, which makes a tire more likely to leak or blow out. We'll examine your tires, and depending on the level of wear, we can rotate them to increase their useful life. If a tire is too worn, we can replace it for you. more Tire Vibrations A modern tire is composed of various layers and reinforcements to make it more durable. Thicker rubber is used for the tread section, which is reinforced with steel bands, Kevlar, or polymer supporting bands. The sidewalls are made from thinner rubber and don't require reinforcement as they aren't subject to surface abrasion. The final step in the creation of a tire is vulcanization, where the various components are permanently formed into a tire. If you're feeling vibrations when you're driving, there could be a problem with a tire's balance or your wheel alignment. The problem could also be caused by internal separation of the individual tire layers. This is less common, but it can occur in worn tires or tires that have been subjected to impact damage, for example striking a curb. We'll need to examine your tire to identify the problem. Internal damage can't be fixed, but we can replace the tire. Low Tread Your tread depth is important when you're driving, as the tread allows a tire to grip the road surface. The channels between the tread blocks allow water or mud to be forced backward, preventing your wheels from hydroplaning on a wet surface. The minimum safe tread depth is 2/32", measured from the deepest part of a tire's tread. You can check your tire tread with a tire tread gauge or a Lincoln penny. Turn the penny upside down and insert it into the tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tread is severely worn, and the affected tire needs immediate replacement. If you have a tire problem, visit us ASAP at Randy Wise Auto Group.