The first small trucks, primarily introduced in the 1970s, didn’t leave a big impression on pickup drivers at the time. They featured tight two-door cabs and tiny four-cylinder engines that often produced less than 100 horsepower. Plus, they were all made in Japan. Branded models like Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge were actually built by Isuzu, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, respectively. They gained…
Think vehicles used to be built better in the past? That they aren’t built like they used to be, and what they used to do was better? Then consider that vehicle odometers used to only go up to 99,999 miles, and that when one transitioned from 99,999 to 00,000, it was cause for celebration. Even before we all…
The United States is a big country, and it would seem that translates to the need for pickup trucks to haul big things from one place to another. This is particularly true in rural areas, where pickup trucks rule the roost. Thus, so far in 2025, pickup trucks account for four of the six best-selling models in the US. The third and fourth spots are occupied by two compact crossovers. Trucks also account, at the time…
With interest rates on the rise, many car buyers assume that securing financing through a bank is the best option. But that’s not always the case. In this discussion, Rob Reeder explains how dealerships work with multiple lenders to secure competitive rates, how online bank rates can be misleading, and why having multiple financing options…
Buying a car is one of the largest purchases most people make, and it can feel like a daunting process. At McFarland Chevrolet, General Manager Rob Reeder shares his expert advice on how to make your experience faster, more transparent, and stress-free. By starting with a needs assessment, understanding pricing, and setting clear expectations, you…
Lost in all the discussion about hands-free, automated, or self-driving vehicles is something GM figured out. Automated, hands-free driving makes the most sense on an open highway. There, you have the condition of a limited number of vehicles entering the road, few, if any, cross streets, no people on the road, and few are even…
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is the brand’s smallest SUV, and you may find it to have all you need. It can seat four comfortably and still have a generous amount of cargo space. It also contains up-to-date tech, is available with all-wheel drive (AWD), and is quite stylish to boot. This McFarland Chevrolet blog post takes…
You can learn a lot about a person by the car they drive. The interior and exterior designs can reveal much about the driver’s personality and how they want to be perceived. Exterior styling is often about how we look to others. How does it look in the driveway? What does it say about us…
It was once station wagons, then minivans, but now the 3-row crossover has become the iconic family vehicle. It’s no longer just for families with four or five kids. It could be a family with two or three kids and visiting grandparents who invite everyone out to eat. It could also be a family outing…
Whether you have a big family, enjoy big family activities, or both, you may need to carry plenty of people and cargo. If those activities involve floating, camping, motorsports, or the like, towing may be involved. You would be hard-pressed to find any vehicle better suited for any or all of this than a Chevrolet…