Buick Encore

The Buick Encore is a popular compact luxury SUV that’s taken the world by storm. This SUV is a peppy little machine that offers more space than you’d ever imagine in a compact SUV while still providing the same kind of comfort you’d find in a larger car. Best of all are the many safety features that make up the Buick Encore. One of the Encore’s biggest safety features is the airbag system, which includes 10 airbags – enough to cover everyone in the vehicle. The extremely helpful Side Blind Zone Alert lets you know if it detects a moving vehicle in your blind spot when you’re attempting to switch lanes. The Buick Encore really is a great little SUV whether you’re looking for a one-person vehicle or a family car. Stop at our dealership in Smithtown, NY and we’ll set you up for a test drive.

GMC Terrain

Having a customizable touch-screen is one personalized feature the 2020 GMC Terrain Denali offers its drivers. This vehicle has connectivity features that will impress your passengers. With a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot available, long live video and music streaming. This Wi-Fi Hotspot allows the connection of up to seven devices, which means you don’t have to use your smartphone’s data, and even better, you can use Wi-Fi in locations where your cell phone has no reception.

You’ll never be lost with this 2020 vehicle’s smartphone-like navigation system. You have peace of mind knowing you will reach your destination using the quickest, most efficient routes. The interface of this GMC’s navigation system is easy to use, which means you set your location and drive without fumbling with the touch-screen. The directions are easy to understand, and there’s a map you can follow for precise turn-by-turn directions.

If you need a vehicle you can customize without sacrificing luxury and safety; the 2020 GMC Terrain has everything you’re looking for plus a few bonus features.

GMC Yukon

Having a large showroom in Smithtown, King O’Rourke Buick GMC owns a large inventory of the latest GMC Yukon models. These sport utility vehicles have a full-size platform with three rows of seating for a maximum of eight people. The seats in the second row of this GMC SUV have an innovative fold-and-tumble design that significantly increases the total interior space that is available for cargo storage. The third-row seats have a power-folding function that creates a flat-folding position. Additionally, some of the trims of this lavish SUV have heating and cooling functions integrated into the leather-trimmed front seats.

Three distinct temperature zones are managed by the automatic climate control system in the luxurious Yukon. The electronic controls make it easy for the driver and adjacent passenger to regulate the settings of the air conditioning and heating. Occupants who sit on the second-row seats have direct access to a personalized climate control console.

Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave available at King O’Rourke Buick GMC, is a mid-sized, luxury SUV. This vehicle is noted for being a reliable vehicle, that will get you where you want to go in style. The Buick Enclave is equipped with interior features that provide a comfortable and quiet ride.

The Buick Enclave has three-row seating that is designed to seat up to seven adult passengers. The seating is flexible. It can be configured in multiple ways so that you will be able to load the cargo that you need to transport for trips.

The Enclave is a quiet vehicle that features Quiettuning technology. This is a host of features including triple sealing of the doors and acoustic laminated glass that significantly reduces the outside noise. This provides you with a much quieter drive, so you can more easily communicate with the passengers in the vehicle or listen to the sound system.

GMC Sierra 1500

These days, it is common for customers to come to King O’Rourke Buick GMC in order to find a vehicle that does more than just drive. People look for vehicles that are able to give them a lot of entertainment and information about where they are going and the road they are going to be traveling on. The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is one of the vehicles that offers this type of information.

The GMC Sierra offers an infotainment system which allows you to get information about road conditions and the weather. It also has a charging port for you to charge your devices as needed.

For entertainment, you can enjoy top notch quality entertainment with the Bose Premium Sound System. You get to enjoy powerful sounding music with the premium brand speakers. You get to test out the features of the vehicle when you take the GMC Sierra 1500 for a test drive.

Certified Preowned GMC

The hunt for a new car can be arduous, time-consuming, and expensive, but there’s no reason it needs to be that way. With the GMC Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program available at King O’Rourke Buick GMC, you get a distinct advantage over buying a new car in more than just the price.

One of the primary benefits of this program is that all the cars have gone through thorough 172-point inspection and reconditioning only after meeting the following requirements: the cars must be six model years old or less, have no more than 75,000 miles on the odometer, and pass a title and inspection report.

The GMC Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program does more than ensure your car will be as good as new. It also offers scheduled vehicle maintenance to ensure that it keeps working. For the first two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, your car gets two CPO-scheduled maintenance inspections.

Come to Our Lot and Test Drive Our GMC Certified Pre-Owned Inventory Today!

Buick Regal GS

Once you get behind the wheel of a Buick Regal GS, you’ll appreciate all of the little details that have been incorporated into it. The seats are racing-inspired, the car is powerful, and it handles well on the road. These are some of the reasons why the Regal GS is a popular offering here at King O’Rourke Buick GMC in Smithtown, NY.

The sport sedan is powered by a V6 engine that has a displacement of 3.6-liters and 310 horsepower. Used in conjunction with a nine-speed automatic transmission, the engine optimizes power delivery. When conditions are slippery, all-wheel drive can kick in.

The cabin of the car almost feels like a cockpit. The performance display cluster shows all the important information, along with navigation if that system is set up. Measuring eight inches, it’s clear to read, and it can be reconfigured according to the driver’s preferences.

In the Market for a New Buick? Check Out Our New Buick Inventory Today!

GMC Buick Dealership

Getting in touch with a local dealership that specializes in the vehicle brand you’re interested in is one thing, but having that same dealership be the number one Buick GMC dealership in New York? That’s a gift that will continue to give once you pledge your loyalty to King O’Rourke Buick GMC. Our family-owned and operated facility staffs enthusiastic staff members who care about going above and beyond in the sales, service and financing areas for those drivers seeking a reliable Buick and GMC dealer that actively serves Hauppauge.

With a robust new inventory encompassing a balance of Buick cars and SUVs and GMC SUVs and trucks, every vehicle size and style will have coverage whether you’re a single driver, have a family, or you’re someone who does their fair share of towing with routes stretching from Huntington down to Melville. Without even leaving your home, you can learn more about our popular models to see if one of them satisfies the areas your current car is failing to fulfill. To get a taste for what you may encounter upon entering our inventory, here are a few examples:

GMC Acadia GMC Yukon XLGMC Sierra 1500Buick Regal TourXBuick Enclave

When you make King O’Rourke Buick GMC your local Buick GMC dealer near Dix Hills, you’re opening the door to receiving exceptional service from every branch of the car-buying journey. We’ve been serving our surrounding community long enough to understand what our drivers value the most when collaborating with a dealership to find the vehicle their lifestyle demands. With a handful of online tools, your busy schedule won’t interfere with you getting the quality car, truck or SUV that you deserve while having the means to finance and maintain it.

Browse our online inventory efficiently with a user-friendly search filter system. Submit a finance application online before you visit our onsite finance center. Go online and request a service appointment for GMC or Buick maintenance.

If you or someone you know is in the market for a capable truck or passenger-friendly SUV, King O’Rourke Buick GMC is a highly-reputable dealership that will never stop trying to improve your experience whether it’s your first time here or you’re returning for an oil change after being a customer for years. Once you choose us to be your new Buick and GMC dealer, we’ll continue to reaffirm your decision with our rewarding customer service.

Hydroplaning

Nov 9, 2017
Hydroplaning
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Picture this: You are calmly driving down the road, when all of the sudden your car starts to lose control as if it was on ice skates. The only thing is it is just raining, no ice in sight. This was most likely caused by a phenomenon called “Hydroplaning”. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle’s tires encounter more water than they can scatter. Water pressure in the front of the wheel pushes water under the tire, and the tire is then separated from the road surface by a thin film of water and loses traction. The result is loss of steering, braking and power control. Hydroplaning is one of the leading causes of fatalities in bad weather. If you find yourself hydroplaning, there are things you can do to help yourself recover. Take a look below and make sure you’re prepared.

1. Do not use your brakes. Your first reaction may be to hit your brakes when you start to feel a loss of control. Unfortunately, this is a big no-no. Sudden braking on a wet roadway can cause your vehicle to skid completely out of control.
2. Gently turn your vehicle in the direction it is hydroplaning. Again, this is going to seem like the wrong thing to do, but this will realign your tires in the direction you are heading and help you regain control.
3. Wait to regain control. The driver will be able to feel when he or she has regained control of their vehicle. Too many adjustments too early can sometimes compound the effect.

Buying GMC at Dealership

If you are in the market for a new car, there are essentially two ways to go about it. You can buy one from one of the car dealerships in Smithtown or you can buy one from a private seller. While it might seem like a good idea to buy a used vehicle from a private individual, there are a few advantages to buying from a dealership.

When you buy a car from a private seller, what you see is what you get. In other words, the car comes just the way it sits in their driveway. When you shop at the car dealerships in Smithtown, you get to build your car your way. You can ask for a range of dealer installed accessories such as upgraded audio systems, custom rims, upgraded interiors, extended warranties and more. All things you won’t get from a private seller.

One of the biggest benefits of buying from a dealer is the ability to finance your purchase. At King O’Rourke Buick GMC we offer a wide range of financing options for you to choose from. If you plan to buy from a private seller, you will need to arrange your own financing with your local bank or credit union. Many banks will not finance a car being sold by a private seller as they do not trust the seller to place an accurate price on the car. In many cases, you will be paying a higher interest rate when buying from a private seller.

Car Dealerships in Smithtown, NY Have a Reputation You never know who you are buying a car from with a private seller. They might be perfectly honest and are selling you a good car at a great price. But when you shop at one of the car dealerships in Smithtown, they have a reputation to maintain. Their goal is to provide the best possible service to every customer who comes through the doors. On top of this, if you have a problem with your vehicle, you can take it back to the dealership where you bought it and ask them for help.