A Car for Christmas!

Buying a Car as a Christmas Gift

Who doesn’t love those Christmas car commercials? You know the ones with the loving couple sitting under the Christmas tree with their coffee and opened presents scattered all around, Christmas music playing in the background. The husband pulls out a small box he has hidden away, and inside are the keys to his sweethearts’ new car. The front door opens and she squeals with happiness to see her new car with a giant red bow sitting on top.

We have decided to help you make this commercial a reality with a few helpful hints on buying a car as a Christmas gift.  

1. Think about their needs

• Does the recipient have a family or do they have hobbies that require a larger vehicle?
• Consider a larger vehicle, like an SUV or the more fuel friendly Crossover SUV
• Do they travel a lot?  
• A vehicle with good gas economy would be a great option, like our Buick LaCrosse with eAssist  
• You can also check out some of our other fuel efficient vehicles HERE

2. Make sure you get them a color they enjoy! Look at the clothes they wear or the colors they use in their home. Popular colors include silver, white, and black.

3. Negotiations

• Do the deal as if the car was for you
• Research the car and make sure you test drive it
• Ask questions that you would ask or you think the recipient would ask
• Make sure to tell your sales consultant that the car is a gift, this way they can make sure not to send emails or make phone calls that may give away the surprise
• Put the car under the recipient’s name it makes it easier  
• Note: You will need all of their information and proof of car insurance

4. Shhh, it's a surprise!

• Remember that you will need a place to store the vehicle before the big reveal. Ask your dealer when the last possible time is for you to pick up the car, or enlist a friend to store it for you.
•  Weather can also play a huge role in the unveiling, don't forget about those winter storms! Check the weather forecast and think about where you want the car on Christmas day!

The Big Reveal

• If you would like an under the tree gift as well, wrap the keys in a small gift box or take some photos of different car parts and let the recipient guess.
• THE BIG RED BOW: most dealerships have these and will be happy to give you one.  Ask at the time of the deal if they have them or if you can purchase one.

We hope these helpful tips make your Christmas giving enjoyable and the process and little bit smoother. Check out our Great Holiday Deals Click HERE to save!

Thanksgiving Travel Tips!

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, traffic, these are the joys of the Thanksgiving holiday.  According to a 2011 AAA study over 42.5 million Americans will travel on Thanksgiving day, with that many people on the road safety is important. We thought we might give you some travel tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

·         Fuel up! Make sure your traveling with a full tank of gas, sitting in traffic is a great way to run your gas gage to E.

·         Weigh in! Check your vehicles weight capacity. With all that extra holiday food, Aunt Mildred, and the kids it could really slow you down, your stopping radius that is it also can waste gas mileage.

·         Are you flowin? Check your fluids like oil and windshield wiper fluid.

·         Keep rolling. Make sure your tire pressure is good to go.

·         Ring Ring. It is very important that we obey all the rules of the road. Don’t use a cell phone or read a map while driving, distractions like these can make your holiday not so happy.

·         Are we there yet? Plan your route and have an alternate route just in case. Leave early giving plenty of time in case traffic is heavy. Designating a navigator is great idea.

·         Weather. Check the weather the night before. If it’s supposed to snow be prepared with ice scrapers and throw some extra blankets in the back (you never know). Also give yourself extra time to reach your destination.

·         Zzzzzz. Get a good night sleep, driving drowsy is not safe.

·         Check up. If you have time we highly suggest you bring your car in for service to make sure it’s running at its best.

·         Mas Vino-Most importantly Please do NOT drink and drive! A living customer is a happy customer.

As a general tip for those leaving their homes on Thanksgiving, we all have an addiction to Facebook and we can’t deny it. Posting for the holiday is great but we recommend that you do not post if you are going to be leaving your home. “Off to Aunt Rita’s for Thanksgiving dinner!” is just the type of post robbers look for. Thanksgiving is one of the top three days that theft occurs. So please be wise about what you put up on your social networks.

We hope these tips have been helpful and wish all of our customers Old, New, and Future to be safe and have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Check out info on Emergency #s, OnStar and Towing Contacts if you ever find yourself in trouble this Holiday Travel Season

Click HEREfor more info!

Scranton Cadillac Buick GMC: Cadillac One !

Scranton Cadillac Buick GMC: Cadillac One !: Cadillac One Would it surprise you to know that the President of the United States rides in a Cadillac DTS.   Granted the car has been ...

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Cadillac One !

Cadillac One

Would it surprise you to know that the President of the United States rides in a Cadillac DTS.  Granted the car has been modified just a little to fit the needs of our commander and chief but it is still a Cadillac.

The Presidents new caddy, also nick named “The Beast” was designed by Cadillac and GMC in 2009 and has recently been upgraded. The driver of this “tank” is trained by the CIA to drive in the most demanding driving conditions, and is retested every 6 months. Here are some more fun facts about President Obama’s new ride.

·         It is 18ft long and 5ft tall with a 6.5 liter diesel engine that gets about 8 miles to the gallon. The Beast can go from 0-60mph in roughly 15 seconds.

·         The outside is paneled with 5inch thick ballistic armor and can withstand a hit from an antitank grenade. The 8inch thick doors weigh the same amount as a cabin door on a boeing 747 jet.

·         The windows do not open and are transparent armor that blocks sunlight which is why artificial naturalistic lighting was put in. The driver window is the only one that opens and only 3 inches in order for tolls to be paid.

·         The entire vehicle is sealed against chemical and biological attacks.

·         Cadillac one also has a petrol tank filled with specially designed foam which prevents it from blowing up even if directly hit.

·         The limo flies two flags at all times the American flag and the presidential flag. When Obama is in another country the presidential flag is replaced by its flag.

·         LED lights illuminate these flags at night.

·         Cadillac one is transported everywhere that the president is, it is airlifted by Air Force transport planes.

·         The boot of the vehicle contains an oxygen supply and firefighting system. A stash of Obama’s blood is also kept there if the president ever needs a transfusion.

·         The Beast is equipped with night vision cameras, pump action shotguns, and tear gas cannons.

·         The underside is reinforced with Kevlar to prevent bomb attacks.

While the outside is impressive the interior does not lack in that department.

·         Executive leather seats with massaging cushions.

·         10 disc CD changer and extensive entertainment system.

·         A foldaway desk with built in laptop, wifi, satellite phone and direct lines to the VP and Pentagon.

·         A communications panel mounted on the back of a partition that only the President can operate. This panel is connected to 5 antenna located on the back of the car.

 

The president is never without his Cadillac, so that’s no reason for you to be without one too!

Check out our Cadillac Inventory 
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Community Involvement: Team Scranton

Here at Scranton we pride ourselves on being a family business. As a family owned and operated company since 1952, we have come to value the town and community we call home.  Looking back on the years and seeing all that the community has given to us, it’s no wonder why we feel the need to give back. Here are some of the organizations we donate to: 

Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Rivers Council 
This year we hosted the Pinewood Derby. It was a great way to reach out to our town. This past March the Scranton family had a great day of racing and prize giving.  

The Channel 3 Kids Camp
As a sponsor of the camp we have dedicated time to helping children all over Connecticut have the great experience of camp! With great activities that are available year round Scranton is excited to help over 4,000 kids create great childhood memories.  Being part of the annual celebrity golf tournament and donating a brand new Terrain vehicle are a couple of ways Scranton has found to give back to the greater Hartford area.   

The Hockanum Valley Community Council
This past June we held a food drive where we were able to collect over 1,200 items for the HVCC’s food pantry.  Along with that, in April our very own Meg Scranton participated in their annual fashion show. 

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
For the last few years Scranton has been sponsoring the Cruise for the Camp Car Show. In July we raised over 3,500 dollars to donate to this great cause. 

Visiting Nurse Health Services of Connecticut
Meg Scranton is on the board of the annual Hope for Hospice Event, which raises money to help provide home care for those who would not be able to afford it. The Scranton family also supports their annual golf tournament. 

Rockville Rotary 
We support the annual golf tournament as well as other annual Rotary events. 

Asnuntuck Community College 
We support their annual golf tournament. 

Indian Valley YMCA
This past year we were the sponsors of the first Indian Valley YMCA Triathalon, Phil Wilson and Meg Scranton actually participated too!

The Channel 3 Kids Camp Terrain, donated by Scranton Motors

In March we hosted the Boy Scouts' Pinewood Derby

Building the reputation as the community dealership is our number one priority and we thank customers old, new, and soon to be for giving us the opportunity to earn the title.