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As much as we don't like having to post something like this twice in the span of a month, we also know how frustrating it can be to try and get into a new vehicle after a hurricane ... because we've been there. Since we're in Florida (and have long worked with customers all over the country), we have the knowledge and ability to help those in the path of Hurricane Sally get into a new vehicle, and it's a priority for us that you know we're here to help. While the extent of the damage along the Gulf Coast has yet to be fully evaluated, we're already seeing pictures and getting reports from those in the Kelley Automotive Group family that the damage is extensive. We're dedicated to keeping the process as smooth and easy as possible for you amidst the fallout of this natural disaster, including using virtual test drives, our secure online credit application, and home delivery to get you a new vehicle sooner rather than later. We may even be able to help get you into a new vehicle sooner than if you just rely on your insurance company! Listen as General Manager Jason Stokes explains how we can help. While we certainly hope you and your family made it through Hurricane Sally unscathed, we're here to help our fellow Floridians (and anyone else on the Gulf Coast) if you need us. We've been working hard to build up our inventory after the inventory shortages due to COVID-19, and we'll work hard to help you replace your vehicle, whether it's for personal or business use. We are a GM Business Elite dealer, so we're able to give you top-of-the-line service for your business! With hundreds of vehicles to choose from (and fresh inventory arriving daily), the Kelley Automotive Group is here and ready to help you get into a new vehicle. If you are impacted by Hurricane Sally and need help replacing your car, truck, or SUV, please give us a call at (844) 885-6132 or fill out the form below so we can help.

You may have noticed there's a lot of pickup trucks on the road these days. With so many models on the market, it can be difficult for shoppers to decide which truck is right for them. The experts at Kelley Automotive Group are here to help! We're going to break down all the trucks we offer to give you a clear idea of which GM pickup fits your lifestyle perfectly. Once you know what you're shopping for, feel free to visit one of our dealerships in Florida and test drive your next ride! Shop Chevy Shop GMC GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado: Midsize Pickup Trucks For Sale in Florida At Kelley Automotive Group, we know different drivers want different things from their vehicles. If you’re looking for a little bit of everything from your pickup truck, we’ve got two great midsize pickup trucks to choose from. Both the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado offer the maneuverability of a car, off-road capability of an SUV, and functionality of a truck. These versatile models are perfect for light towing, weekend getaways, and daily driving. Check out our current inventory now! GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500: Full-size Pickup Trucks For Sale Looking for a little more brawn in your pickup truck? Don’t worry, Kelley Automotive group has a huge selection of GMC Sierra 1500s and Chevy Silverado 1500s—two pickups that serve as the gold standard for towing, hauling, and getting the job done. These full-size pickups provide plenty of power and practicality on a daily basis without compromising a thing. Whether you’re hoping to tow your boat around Bartow, FL or drive onto a construction site in Chiefland, FL, we’ll give you the keys to get you there. GMC Sierra HD and Chevy Silverado HD: Heavy Duty Trucks For Sale in Florida Idling at the top of the towing food chain are the GMC Sierra HD and Chevy Silverado HD pickups. Whether you opt for a 2500HD or 3500HD, you’ll know you’re purchasing a truck that can tackle any task you hitch it to. Featuring some of the most impressive capabilities in the industry, these 4-wheeled work horses will make your life easier with every mile. Take a load off and let Kelley Automotive Group find your beast of burden! Pre-Owned Pickup Trucks For Sale in Lakeland, FL As enticing as that new car smell can be, Kelley Automotive Group carries a large inventory of pre-owned pickup trucks to provide budget-friendly options for our Florida customers. All of our pre-owned vehicles are backed by Experian AutoCheck vehicle history reports so you know you’re getting a reliable truck. We also carry a variety of trucks from leading manufacturers like Ford, Nissan, RAM, and more. Browse our selection now for a dependable truck at an affordable price. Shop Now Visit Any Kelley Automotive Group Location to Test Drive a Truck in Florida You can’t really know which truck is right for you until you get behind the wheel of one! If you’re ready for a test drive, Kelley Auto Group is ready to toss you the keys. Visit any of our locations across the great state of Florida to find the pickup that’s perfect for you today! Contact Us

For Immediate Release: September 8, 2020 Polk County, Fla. - Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow, FL is offering $14.99 conventional oil changes all September long. The conventional oil change comes with 6 quarts of synthetic oil (customers who need 8 quarts will have to pay additional, but it will still be at a discounted rate). Customers can also get a diesel oil change for $49.99. The specials were announced on the heels of the automotive group extending the service hours at their Bartow, FL location. The Bartow, FL service center is now open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The company is also now offering a mobile service solution that is open to fleet and retail customers alike. The new service push is part of the Polk County automotive group's efforts to offer a higher level of service and convenience to both their new and existing customers. Customers who buy a new Buick from the company will even be enrolled in their Buick Concierge Service, where customers will get their vehicle picked up and brought back to them when they need any type of routine maintenance. The company is even offering loaner vehicles while the customer's Buick is in service in an effort to provide the highest level of service possible. The Kelley family is proud to say they've been serving Polk County's automotive needs for 50 years this year, and they're proud to support the local community through sponsoring the Twenty Buck Truck to give back to youth involved in agriculture, sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd, sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, and various other initiatives. They were able to give $100,000 to the Polk County Youth Fair in 2020 due to the support of the local community. They are proud to not only be able to say they live and work in Polk County, but to also actively strive to give back to the community! Their Bartow new car and truck store-Kelley Buick GMC-was named Florida's only GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors earlier this year, and multiple dealerships in the group won 2020 Top-Rated Dealer Awards from CarGurus. Kelley Buick GMC was also recently award a Buick Mark of Excellence award by General Motors, and the entire automotive group has been nominated in The Ledger's annual Best of Central Florida awards. Voting for the Best of Central Florida awards began September 6, 2020.

Voting is now open for The Ledger's Best of Central Florida awards! We were so proud to find out that the entire Kelley Automotive Group has been nominated as one of the top 5 used car dealerships, and even more grateful after we found out that the nomination came directly from the community. The community had the opportunity to nominate businesses via The Ledger website from July 12, 2020 through July 26, 2020, and they chose to nominate our entire Polk County automotive group, which includes locations in Bartow, Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Auburndale. Kelley Automotive Group also has one location in Cheifland, FL. Voting began this morning at 12:00 a.m. and will end on September, 20, 2020. The winners will be entirely determined by the votes of our local Central Florida community, so it would mean so much to us if we win. We are a family and locally-owned and operated group of dealerships, and so many team members were born and raised right here in Polk County. Despite COVID-19, we've been blessed with a lot of recognition and support this year, including having multiple dealerships in our dealership group win 2020 Top-Rated Dealer Awards from CarGurus. Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow was also named Florida's only GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors earlier this year, and they were also awarded a Buick Mark of Excellence award (also by General Motors). We've been grateful to be able to share this support with the community and give back through the Twenty Buck Truck program (which supports youth in agriculture), sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd and sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, as well as various other initiatives. Thanks to the support of the community, we were able to give $100,00 to the Polk County Youth Fair this year alone! The Kelley family has been serving Polk County's automotive needs for 50 years this year, and is proud to support the local community through sponsoring the Twenty Buck Truck to give back to youth involved in agriculture, sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd, sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, and various other initiatives. They were able to give $100,000 to the Polk County Youth Fair in 2020 due to the support of the local community. We can't think of another community we'd be so proud to be a part of!

Last we'd heard, employee pricing on new vehicles was going to end on August 31st, but the Kelley Automotive Group just received the great news that we get to extend it through September 8, 2020! While we will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020, you will still have through Tuesday to take advantage of the best pricing of the year! For the next few days, you can still take advantage of great deals like up to $11,000 off a new GMC Sierra 1500 at our Kelley Buick GMC location in Bartow, FL. You'll also see great offers like up to $8,000 off a new GMC Yukon or GMC Yukon XL, or up to $5,000 off the brand new Buick Encore GX, the latest in Buick's line of SUV offerings. The Encore GX is new for this year, and the family-friendly SUV comes with enough back seat room for both car seats and teenagers, as well as the safety features every parent looks for in their new SUV. It also offers a crowd-pleasing infotainment system standard on an 8-inch display, while still giving customers the option to use either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It's luxury and safety all wrapped up in a package that's perfect for the whole family! On the lease end, customers who prefer to lease their new car, truck, or SUV will find deals through September 8 that will give them something to celebrate. For the next few days, customers will still have lease options for as little as $110/month! Even if you're not quite at the end of your lease cycle, reach out if you're ready to upgrade ... we may be able to get you upgraded without extra cost to you! As usual, please reach out for the full details, as terms and condition apply, and approved credit is needed. We've been told these deals will definitely not be extended past the 8th, so call (844) 885-6132 to schedule a time-saving appointment today!

For Immediate Release: September 2, 2020 Polk County, Fla. - The Kelley Automotive Group has announced that they will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020. This closure will affect all of their Polk County dealerships, which includes Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow, Kelley Used Truck Store in Lakeland, Kelley's Used Cars in Auburndale, and Kelley of Winter Haven. The service center at Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow will also be closed. While the automotive group has opted to be open for many recent holidays in light of the current pandemic, they have chosen to be closed this Labor Day in order to give their employees a day off to spend with their loved ones. As a family-owned and operated group of dealerships, they wanted to make sure to give their employees that time since they've been so flexible for their customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kelley family is proud to say they've been serving Polk County's automotive needs for 50 years this year, and they're proud to support the local community through sponsoring the Twenty Buck Truck to give back to youth involved in agriculture, sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd, sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, and various other initiatives. They were able to give $100,000 to the Polk County Youth Fair in 2020 due to the support of the local community. They are proud to not only be able to say they live and work in Polk County, but to also actively strive to give back to the community! Their Bartow new car and truck store-Kelley Buick GMC-was named Florida's only GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors earlier this year, and multiple dealerships in the group won 2020 Top-Rated Dealer Awards from CarGurus. Kelley Buick GMC was also recently award a Buick Mark of Excellence award by General Motors, and the entire automotive group has been nominated in The Ledger's annual Best of Central Florida awards. Voting for the Best of Central Florida awards begins September 6, 2020.

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2020 Polk County, Fla. - Due to increased customer demand, the Kelley Automotive Group has extended their service hours at Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow, FL. The Polk County-based automotive has received numerous requests from customers to offer extended after-work and Saturday hours, and they are accommodating those requests. The service hours at the Bartow store have been extended until 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The opening hours will remain the same at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. on Saturdays The announcement came right before the automotive group was nominated as one of the top 5 used car dealerships in Central Florida as part of The Ledger's annual Best of Central Florida awards. The group prides itself on providing excellent customer service, and receiving this nomination after extending their Bartow service hours just reinforced to the group that they made the right decision. Voting for the Best of Central Florida awards will begin on September 6th at 12:00 a.m. and end on September 20th, and the winners will be entirely determined by the votes of the local Central Florida community. Kelley Buick GMC's extended service hours are available immediately. Kelley Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated group of dealerships. Their Bartow new car and truck store-Kelley Buick GMC-was named Florida's only GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors earlier this year, and multiple dealerships in the group won 2020 Top-Rated Dealer Awards from CarGurus. Kelley Buick GMC was also recently award a Buick Mark of Excellence award by General Motors. The Kelley family has been serving Polk County's automotive needs for 50 years this year, and is proud to support the local community through sponsoring the Twenty Buck Truck to give back to youth involved in agriculture, sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd, sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, and various other initiatives. They were able to give $100,000 to the Polk County Youth Fair in 2020 due to the support of the local community. They are proud to not only be able to say they live and work in Polk County, but to also actively strive to give back to the community!

Whether you're in Central Florida or up by Chiefland, the Kelley Automotive Group is looking to help your business grow! On September 26, 2020, we'll be hosting a commercial, fleet, and business event at the Suwannee River Fair & Livestock Pavilion. That address is 17851 90th Avenue, Fanning Springs, FL 32693. The event will be hosted by two dealerships in the Kelley Automotive Group: Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow, FL and Big Bend Chevrolet Buick in Chiefland, FL. Both dealerships are part of GM's Business Elite program, which was created to make sure business owners have the best sales and service experience possible over the lifecycle of any vehicle they purchase through the program. The program gives customers access to business financing and leasing options, priority hours, and work-ready loaner vehicles. Kelley Buick GMC customers also have access to a mobile service unit for fleet vehicles. The companies will have a selection of fleet vehicles on display, and their full team of commercial and fleet sales representatives will available to answer questions and explain the features available. They'll also have representatives out from Knapdeide Truck Equipment, Suwannee River Kubota, Ag-Pro Chiefland, HG2 Lighting, and more so attendees can get all of their business needs met at once. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided (in individual containers) starting at 11 a.m. Prizes and giveaways will also be available. Please RSVP to Randy Durden by calling (352) 745-0221 or emailing him at randy@bigbendchevroletbuick.com. If you need a new or used vehicle for your business before the end of September, please check out KelleyBuickGMC.com or BigBendChevroletBuick.com to check out current inventory. If you don't see what you need, please give us a call at (844) 885-6132. Now only does our inventory change daily, but we can order the vehicles you need to help your business get ahead!

Compact SUVs are popular on the Lakeland market, offering a great combination of flexibility and performance. The 2020 Buick Encore and the Buick Encore GX stand out among the pack, with their surprisingly spacious design and plenty of utility for Lakeland roads. What is the 2020 Buick Encore towing capacity? And can a Buick Encore tow a boat? Find out answers to the questions and more below with a guide from Kelley Automotive Group. View Inventory Contact Us 2020 Buick Encore Towing Capacity: Encore and GX Engines The 2020 Buick Encore comes with a zippy, fun engine to get your around Bartow with ease. If you want 1,000 pounds of Buick Encore towing capacity, you'll want to choose the Buick Encore GX, which builds off the performance features of the Encore to add even more performance perks. Let's look at the engine specs for both vehicles: 2020 Buick Encore Engine 1.4L DOHC Turbocharged Engine generating 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. EPA-estimated 25 city / 30 highway mpg 6-speed automatic transmission Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive 2020 Buick Encore GX Standard Engine ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo Engine generating 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque EPA-estimated max 30 city / 32 highway mpg Standard Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) Max Buick Encore Towing Capacity of 1,000 pounds So, can a Buick Encore tow a boat? Even though it's in a small package, the powerful Buick Encore GX can tow a boat from Auburndale to Winter Haven with ease. It's one of the many reasons the Buick Encore GX is a family-friendly SUV. 2020 Buick Encore Towing Capacity: Towing Tech Besides asking, "can a Buick Encore tow a boat?", many drivers are interested in knowing the different types of mechanical and technological improvements that make towing easier for their long trips. Buick has designed the Encore GX for controlled towing with the following additions: Trailer Hitch: Add the trailer hitch to your vehicle to achieve the max 1,000 pounds towing capacity. Electric Harness: This allows you to connect the lights on your trailer to those on your Buick Encore Stabilitrak: The Stabilitrak electronic stability control system is an acclaimed performance technology that gives you better, more controlled performance Safety: Available technologies like Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and a Rear Vision Camera make you more aware of your surroundings when you're trailering. Besides towing, another utility highlight on the 2020 Buick Encore is the cargo space. Fold the seats down on the 2020 Buick Encore for more than 48 cubic feet of cargo space, and get up to 50.2 cubic feet of cargo space on the 2020 Encore GX. Find the 2020 Buick Encore at Kelley Automotive Group! Lakeland drivers can step inside this power compact SUV and try it out for themselves at Kelley Automotive Group! With powerful capabilities in a small package, the Encore checks a lot of boxes, and we can help you buy it with resources like our online credit application! Contact us today with any questions about the 2020 Buick Encore towing capacity and more. More From Kelley Automotive Group 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Overview Are you considering a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 for sale near Bartow? At Kelley Automotive Group, we carry a robust selection of GMC Sierra 1500 truck configurations and can even arrange for you to build a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 custom order if you like. Explore key features for each of the configurations of our 2025... Read More 2025 Buick Encore GX Trim Levels The 2025 Buick Encore GX offers a versatile range of trim levels, each tailored to meet different driving needs and preferences. Whether you're seeking a balance of luxury and technology or aiming for a more sporty experience, this SUV has something for everyone. Learn more about the 2025 Buick Encore GX trim levels and... Read More 2025 Buick Encore GX Overview Bartow drivers searching for an affordable crossover SUV that provides a premium driving experience often gravitate toward the Buick Encore GX. Boasting everything from upscale materials to cutting-edge technology, the 2025 Buick Encore GX elevates all your commutes through Winter Haven without breaking the bank. Discover what kind of new features, prices, and packages you... Read More

As a company that has long worked with customers from all over the continental U.S. to get them in the vehicle they want, the Kelley Automotive Group well-equipped to help customers in Texas and Louisiana that are impacted by Hurricane Laura get into a new car quickly and easily. As Floridians, we've been there, and that makes us dedicated to keeping the process as smooth and easy as we can for you. While we certainly hope you were lucky and experienced very little fallout from this massive storm, we're also prepared to help if you do need a new vehicle. Not only can we offer a free virtual test drive to give you an up-close and in-depth look at any truck, SUV, or car you're interested in, but we've long-offered a secure online credit application so you can buy your new vehicle from wherever you are. We can also help you sort through appraising your vehicle (using pictures) to help you try and get the best settlement from your insurance company. Once you've decided on a new truck, car, SUV, we'll work with the shipper of your choice to get your vehicle to you in a timely manner. We can also pick you up from the Tampa or Orlando International Airport (free of charge!) if you'd rather pick your vehicle up in person or take it for a final test-drive before making your decision. With hundreds of vehicles to choose from (and more new and used vehicles arriving daily), the Kelley Automotive Group can help get you into the vehicle you need. Whether you're looking to replace your family's beloved Yukon or you need a new diesel truck so your company can get back to work, we're always here to help. If you are impacted by Hurricane Laura and need help replacing your car, truck, or SUV, please give us a call at (844) 885-6132 or fill out the form below so we can help.

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2020 Polk County, Fla. - The Kelley Automotive Group has been nominated as one of the top 5 used car dealerships as part of The Ledger's annual Best of Central Florida awards. The automotive group received their nomination courtesy of the community, who had the opportunity to nominate businesses via The Ledger website from July 12, 2020 through July 26, 2020. The nomination is for the entire group, which includes locations in Bartow, Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Auburndale. The automotive group also has one location in Cheifland, FL. According to Marketing Manager Candace Kassman, "To even be nominated by our community is an honor, and it's even sweeter since Kelley Automotive Group is locally owned and most of us have grown up in Polk County!" Voting will begin on September 6th at 12:00 a.m. and end on September 20th, and the winners will be entirely determined by the votes of the local Central Florida community. Kelley Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated group of dealerships. Their Bartow new car and truck store-Kelley Buick GMC-was named Florida's only GMC Dealer of the Year by General Motors earlier this year, and multiple dealerships in the group won 2020 Top-Rated Dealer Awards from CarGurus. Kelley Buick GMC was also recently award a Buick Mark of Excellence award by General Motors. The Kelley family has been serving Polk County's automotive needs for 50 years this year, and is proud to support the local community through sponsoring the Twenty Buck Truck to give back to youth involved in agriculture, sponsoring the Cheep Jeep at Jeepin' with Judd, sponsoring Bustin' Clays with Grady Judd, and various other initiatives. They were able to give $100,000 to the Polk County Youth Fair in 2020 due to the support of the local community. They are proud to not only be able to say they live and work in Polk County, but to also actively strive to give back to the community!

New for 2020, Buick has introduced their new Buick Encore GX, which slides right in between the popular Buick Encore and Buick Envision, size-wise. This new addition slides in at a very budget-friendly price point, while being roomy enough for everyone in the family, whether you're looking to tow car seats or adult-size teenagers. It also comes with an impressive host of standard safety-assistance features for the price-point, which only adds to its appeal as the new family-friendly vehicle of choice. These features include blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning with pedestrian braking, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, as well as lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning. Customers also have the option of adding an Advanced Technology Package with adaptive cruise control, head-up display, navigation, and a surround-view camera. One of the most crowd-pleasing features of this new family-friendly SUV is the standard infotainment system housed on an 8-inch display. The user-friendly system is both quick to respond and easy to navigate. Customers will also still have the option to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which are both standard. Other standard features include a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and the ability to pair two phones to Bluetooth at once. Customers will have the option to add Amazon Alexa integration and embedded navigation. The five-seat SUV ads to its budget-friendly appeal by getting a combined 28 mpg in gas mileage, which will help keep expenses low as children are ferried between school, play dates, and recitals and games. It's also getting great reviews from consumers, with 93% of consumers currently recommending it on Cars.com. With the Kelley Automotive Group Buick concierge service now available, customers will have the opportunity for free door-to-door delivery in the state of Florida, as well as the ability to work their entire deal online through the General Motors Shop.Click.Drive feature. Using Shop.Click.Drive, customers can pick out their vehicle, create their deal, and schedule delivery, all from the comfort of their own homes. Of course, customers who prefer the in-person experience can still visit Kelley Buick GMC in Bartow, FL for the full in-house experience. Either way, we look forward to helping you soon!