At a glance: For a family piling into the car for the drive from Gurnee up to the Wisconsin Dells, the 2026 Buick Enclave is one of the most comfortable ways to make the trip. This three-row SUV pairs a quiet, spacious cabin with real cargo room, available hands-free driving technology, and standard driver-assistance features,…
If you launch a boat at North Point Marina, Waukegan Harbor, or Illinois Beach, the GMC Sierra HD is built to pull it there without breaking a sweat. Properly equipped, the Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD deliver serious heavy-duty muscle for boats, campers, and toys that a half-ton simply cannot handle, with available diesel…
Quick Overview When the weather warms up in Lake County, the boat ramps at North Point Marina, Waukegan Harbor, and Illinois Beach get busy, and getting your boat there starts with the right tow vehicle. The GMC Yukon is built for the job, blending full-size space and luxury with serious pulling power: up to 8,400…
Quick Overview Whether you’re headed up to Lake Geneva for the weekend, making the run to the Wisconsin Dells, or just shuttling the crew to Six Flags and back, the 2026 GMC Acadia is built to make family travel easy. This midsize three-row SUV seats up to eight, pairs a turbocharged engine with available all-wheel…
Quick Overview One of the best things about living in Gurnee is how much is within an easy drive, lakeshores, waterparks, state-park canyons, and charming small towns are all a road trip away. The right vehicle makes the journey part of the fun. Here are five favorite getaways from Lake County and the GMC or…
Quick Overview A summer haul up I-94 toward Wisconsin, or a hot, stop-and-go crawl through Lake County traffic, puts your engine’s cooling system to the test. When coolant is old or the system is neglected, summer heat is exactly when an engine is most likely to overheat, and an overheated engine can turn a quick…
This guide walks through what is new with the 2026 GMC Terrain at Woody Buick GMC in Gurnee. The Terrain was reintroduced for the 2025 model year in Elevation trim; for 2026, GMC completes the lineup by adding the off-road-focused AT4 and the luxurious Denali. Every 2026 Terrain pairs a 1.5L Turbo engine with an…
Lake County summers are tough on more than just your A/C compressor — they’re also tough on the small paper element that keeps pollen, road dust, and exhaust out of your cabin. A clean cabin air filter helps your climate system move air efficiently, supports cleaner air inside the vehicle, and is one of the…
This guide is written for the Class of 2026 and the parents helping them choose a first new car as they head into the workforce. We make the case for the Buick Envista—a compact sportback SUV that starts at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $25,995, gets up to an EPA-estimated 28 city / 32…
Quick Overview This guide explains why summer is the season Gurnee drivers should prioritize air-conditioning service for their Buick or GMC—and how to spot a problem before it turns into a four-figure compressor repair. We walk through how a vehicle A/C system actually works, three early warning signs, the real cost of waiting, what happens…