Dog-Friendly SUVs and Trucks: GMC and Buick Features Pet Owners Actually Use

October 4th, 2026 by
Illustration: two doodle dogs in travel harnesses sit on a cargo liner in the back of a GMC Acadia with the liftgate open in a Monroe driveway

Hands-free liftgates, easy-clean seats, cargo liners, remote start and Rear Seat Reminder: the GMC and Buick features that matter when your dog rides along.

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Will It Fit? A GMC and Buick Cargo Guide for Home Projects, Gardening and DIY

October 3rd, 2026 by
Red GMC Sierra 1500 and Sierra HD pickups lined up at Jim Taylor Buick GMC in Monroe, LA

Mulch, plywood, flat-pack furniture or a nursery haul? Cargo space for every GMC and Buick SUV, plus which truck beds take a 4×8 sheet flat.

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Is OnStar Free on a New Buick or GMC? 12 Months of OnStar One Included

October 3rd, 2026 by

Yes. Starting October 1, 2026, every new 2026 and 2027 Buick and GMC you buy at Jim Taylor Buick GMC comes with 12 months of OnStar One included, at no additional charge for that first year. It covers the in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, in-vehicle entertainment and more. We activate it with you before…

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What the CarBravo Warranty Actually Covers (and What Changed in 2026)

October 3rd, 2026 by
Service advisor talking with a customer in the Jim Taylor Buick GMC service department in Monroe, Louisiana

The question we hear most from people looking at a certified Enclave or Yukon Denali in Monroe is not “how much does it cost.” It is “what happens if something breaks.” It is a fair question, especially from a couple who has owned new vehicles for thirty years and is buying used for the first…

Buying a Certified Used Vehicle in Monroe vs. Carvana or CarMax

October 3rd, 2026 by
Customer working with a salesperson at Jim Taylor Buick GMC in Monroe, Louisiana

Plenty of people in Monroe have bought a vehicle from Carvana or CarMax and been happy with it. Both are legitimate businesses with published return policies and inspections, and this is not a post about why you should not use them. It is about what is actually different when you buy a certified GMC or…

Certified Pre-Owned GMC Yukon and Yukon XL: What to Look For Before You Buy

October 3rd, 2026 by
GMC Denali SUV on a lift in the Jim Taylor Buick GMC service department in Monroe, LA

A used Yukon is the vehicle people in Monroe ask us about more than any other: it hauls the whole family to a ULM game, pulls the boat to Lake D’Arbonne, and gets everyone and the dog out ahead of a hurricane without anyone sitting on a cooler. It is also a big, heavily equipped…

Which Warranty Comes With a Used Vehicle at Jim Taylor Buick GMC?

October 3rd, 2026 by
Used GMC and Chevrolet pickups on the lot at Jim Taylor Buick GMC in Monroe, Louisiana

“Does it come with a warranty?” is the first question most people ask about a used vehicle, and the honest answer at our store is “it depends on which one you are looking at.” That is not a dodge. Two Terrains parked next to each other on N 18th Street can carry completely different coverage…

Will a Dealer Buy My Car If I Am Not Buying One? Selling Your Car in Monroe, LA

October 3rd, 2026 by

Yes, we will buy your vehicle without you buying one from us. Jim Taylor Buick GMC purchases vehicles outright from the public in Monroe, with no trade and no purchase required. Bring it by, get it appraised, and take the offer or walk away. You are under no obligation to sell. Most people do not…

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Trade-In vs Cash Offer in Louisiana: What Your Vehicle Is Actually Worth

September 24th, 2026 by

In Louisiana, trading your vehicle in at a dealership lowers the sales tax you pay on the one you are buying, because state law taxes only the difference between the purchase price and your trade allowance. A separate cash offer from an online buyer does not do that. On a $20,000 trade, that gap is…

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