Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?
Should I buy or lease a car? Is buying or leasing a car better? Are there benefits to buying vs. leasing a car? These are likely the top three questions you’ve asked yourself while hunting for a new vehicle, and for good reason. A new vehicle is a major investment, and if you’re going to budget for car payments, you should make sure you get your money’s worth when deciding how to pay for your next ride.
There are unique benefits and drawbacks to financing or leasing a car, truck, or SUV, and you should have all the knowledge available before heading to a Kansas City Chevy dealership to sign on the dotted line. Fortunately, we’ve compiled this quick and easy guide to go over the pros and cons of buying vs leasing a car. Read on to find out which path is right for you.
Read the rest of this entry »Chevy Silverado Model Comparison
The Chevy Silverado is a powerhouse workhorse that can get you around the greater Kansas City area, tackle any job, or leave pavement behind for off-road adventures. Rugged and dependable, the Silverado has more than earned its reputation. The only problem you’ll run into with the Chevy Silverado is picking between the three models and the several trims they offer.
Do you want a vehicle that can handle lighter jobs or tow the heaviest loads? Do you want a Silverado that will cruise the highways or one that will tackle all of the different types of terrain? Do you want a standard, comfortable ride, or one that’s outfitted with luxury comforts? And, perhaps most importantly, what’s your budget?
No matter what you need, there’s a Chevy Silverado just for you. In this Chevy Silverado comparison guide, we’ll go over the key specs and features of each model and trim to help you narrow down your search. Read on to find out which Silverado is right for your needs.
Read the rest of this entry »Explore the Chevy Truck Lineup
Chevrolet trucks have long been known for their power, performance, and reliability. With the new lineup for 2025, Chevrolet has added plenty of tech, comfort, and luxury to each vehicle. At McCarthy Chevrolet of Overland Park, conveniently located at 9201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212, we have the full lineup of Chevy trucks, including the popular Chevy Silverado and Chevy Colorado.
Need some help deciding which one is right for your needs? Let’s review the full Chevy truck lineup and go over their features, performance, and more to help you determine the perfect fit.
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The Chevy Silverado outperforms the Toyota Tundra by offering superior towing capacity, a wider variety of powerful engines, advanced technology features, better fuel efficiency, more interior space, enhanced durability, and stronger warranty coverage. These benefits make the Silverado the preferred full-size pickup for drivers prioritizing capability and comfort.
Read the rest of this entry »4 Great Road Trips from Kansas City
The Kansas City area is extremely centrally located within the U.S. That means if you want to take a road trip, you’re in a great starting place. Many other cities and interesting sights are just a few hours drive away from KC. With warmer weather on its way, it’s a great idea to take a fun road trip in your Chevrolet in the late spring or the summer.
Read the rest of this entry »20 Best Places with Birthday Freebies in Kansas City
It’s your birthday, and you can cry if you want to – but there’s no need to spill tears when you’ve got so many freebies to take advantage of! Whether you’re here in Kansas City or halfway across the country, these free goodies will ensure you end your b-day on a high note.
Read the rest of this entry »7 Symptoms & Warning Signs of Bad Spark Plugs
Cars won’t run forever. Eventually, even the best vehicle will feel a bit under the weather. While some car engine problems will be simply catastrophic, most will be minor, thankfully – including issues like bad or dirty spark plugs.
But how do you know if you need new spark plugs? Once you understand the usual signs of symptoms of a fouled spark plug in older vehicles, it’s much easier (and affordable!) to diagnose and fix the problem. Here are the 7 most common red flags telling you to check under the hood before those failing spark plugs fail completely.
Read the rest of this entry »Levels of Self-Driving Vehicles, Explained
Self-driving cars are coming. Multiple major auto manufacturers already have their own proprietary systems, which rely on a combo of high-res cameras, radar-based distance detection, and LiDAR to act as the vehicle’s “eyes.” This revolutionary tech allows them to do some pretty amazing things, and as this technology advances, we expect to see more and more people cruising down the highway hands-free style.
Whether you love or hate the idea of autonomous vehicles, we’re going to be sharing the road with them in our lifetime. While the current tech is no replacement for attentive driving, it’s getting better every year. Here’s the scoop on the different levels of vehicle self-driving.
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In the full-size SUV game, no other vehicles command awe and reverence quite like the Suburban and the Tahoe do. They’ve been the best-selling in their class for generations, and it’s easy to see why—they’re among the most spacious SUVs, they have the power to match a Chevy pickup truck, they feature some genuinely impressive tech and comfort features, and they’re available at a great price. What’s not to love?
And yet, despite their popularity, there’s still some understandable confusion about the differences between the Tahoe and the Suburban. If you’re one of the many who can’t tell them apart, read on to find out how to do so.
Read the rest of this entry »What’s New in the Redesigned 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
The redesigned 2025 Chevy Equinox. represents a complete ground-up transformation of Chevy’s best-selling SUV. The new Equinox features three distinct trims (LT, RS, and ACTIV), an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enhanced safety technology including Chevy Safety Assist, a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 175 horsepower, and a significantly wider athletic stance with optional two-tone roof colors. The 2025 Equinox delivers more interior space, advanced driver assistance features, and improved performance with selectable drive modes, all while maintaining Chevy’s commitment to competitive pricing.
Chevrolet has been busy redesigning its entire SUV lineup over the past two years, and the 2025 Equinox is the latest, and arguably the greatest, addition to the family. As the brand’s best-selling SUV, the all-new Equinox sets a new standard for technology, comfort, and capability in the compact SUV segment.
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