Three Things Every Road Trip Must Have

Summer is coming to a close. But before we turn the calendar to the upcoming fall season, many of us are hitting the road for one final road trip. Whether it's with your best friend or a group of family members, the time on the road can be a big factor in determining the success of your trip.
So before you head out on the road, here are three things to make sure you bring on your next vacation.

• A Road-worthy Playlist: Whether it's for two hours or two days, a road trip will be a lot more enjoyable if you have some great tunes to listen to. Here are some tried-and-true songs for the road: "Graceland," by Paul Simon, "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," by U2, "Take it Easy," by the Eagles, and an all-time classic, "On the Road Again," by Willie Nelson.
• Snacks and Food: It's a given for any road trip. At some point, the hungry roar of your stomach bellows through the car. Avoid the hunger blues by bringing a good supply of snacks. Our favorites are fruit, granola bars, crackers and juice packs.
• A Good Camera: What good is a vacation if you don't have a camera handy to capture all those precious memories? Be sure to pack your favorite camera so you can take great photos of your most adventurous and exciting vacations.

If you plan ahead and pack accordingly, every vacation can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for everyone. Along with these essentials, it's also important to make sure your car is in great shape. Before heading out on your next adventure, be sure to schedule a service appointment at our Chevrolet dealership.

Happy Travels!

Not Driving an Equinox Can be Ruff

If you're a dog owner, you know that having Fido travel with you in the car can be an adventure. To make sure your dog enjoys the car trip as much as you do, here are two reasons why the Chevrolet Equinox is your K-9's vehicle of choice.

• Attractive Aerodynamics: The flowing lines and sculpted contours are pleasing to the eye and help to offer an impressive EPA-estimated 22 MPG city/32 highway. With news like that, Fido will proudly stick his head out of this Chevy.
• Cruise in Comfort: Whether you have a Great Dane or a Chihuahua, the convenient Multi-Flex Sliding Rear Seat features a 60/40 split-fold design, so finding a comfortable spot for any size dog is easy.

So the next time you're looking to upgrade your car, truck or SUV, remember to check out this Chevy. But be careful, with its impressive style, handling and interior, the Chevrolet Equinox might just become your dog's best friend.

To learn more about the Equinox, head over to Gulf Coast Chevrolet and take one for a test drive!

Three Ways the Traverse Could Have Helped the Griswold's Vacation

Clark Griswold would've enjoyed traveling in the '14 Traverse.

Road trips are an essential part of the summer vacation experience. Every year, families across the country hit the road in search of their next great adventure, just like the famous movie family, the Griswold's.

While everyone plans on their vacations being fun and relaxing, if you're not careful, your vacation could end up in disaster. But sometimes all it takes is a perfect vehicle like the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse to make your trip a success. This got us thinking... How could the Traverse have saved the Griswold's road trip?

After some careful deliberation, here are three reasons how this mid-size Chevy SUV could have helped the Griswold's have a better family vacation.

• Plenty of room to go around: The Traverse has seating for 8, more than enough comfortable leg room to give Rusty and Audrey their space to enjoy the ride.
• Everything must go: It's important to pack everything you'd need for a successful road trip. This Chevy has 116.3 cubic feet of cargo space, so nothing has to be left behind. Much to Clark's satisfaction.
• In-Car Entertainment: "Are we there yet?" It's the question that sends shivers down the spine of every road trip driver. With Chevrolet MyLink technology, USB ports and Pandora internet radio, that question will be put to bed.

With the Chevy Traverse, the Griswold's vacation could have been a whole lot more enjoyable. Avoid your own road trip horror story and make sure the Traverse is your vehicle of choice the next time your family heads out for summer vacation.

If you're looking for a new Chevy, visit our local Chevrolet dealership website and stop by for a test drive!

Throwback Thursday: Vintage Chevy Edition

It's time for us to take a look back at the awesome Chevrolet history. For this week's Throwback Thursday, we're going back to the magical time of Rubix Cubes, ALF and Member's Only Jackets.

Feast your eyes on this custom 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. Would you drive this Chevy around town?

If this post has you excited to take a new Camaro for a test drive, visit our Chevrolet dealership website to see what models we have available!

Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with a Chevy Camaro

This summer, we watched Brad Pitt fight zombies in the movie blockbuster, World War Z. As we watched Pitt drive through the devastated cities, we got to thinking… How could the Chevrolet Camaro help you survive the zombie apocalypse? After some careful thought and deliberation, here are our top three reasons to add the Chevy sports car to your zombie survival guide:

1. EPA-Estimated 30 MPG – It won’t be long before gas becomes a scarce commodity, so a car that gets plenty of miles per gallon is a must.
2. 426 Horsepower – You’ll need to get somewhere safe as soon as possible, and the Camaro has plenty of power to get you there.
3. Remote Start – Time is precious, especially if you’re being chased by a pack of zombies. Starting your car and unlocking the doors remotely could be a life saver, literally.

If you don’t have a Camaro yet, visit Gulf Coast Chevrolet's website and stop by to take one for a test drive!

The Impala is Your Perfect Wingman

First dates can be nerve-racking. Your stomach fills with butterflies as you make sure everything is perfect. If you drive a Chevrolet Impala, don’t worry, you’re already ahead of the game. Here are three ways your Impala can help your date night go off without a hitch:

1. Ventilated Front Seats – Avoid giving her the cold shoulder and make sure her seat is nice and comfy.
2. Chevrolet MyLink – Set the mood with a romantic playlist from Pandora and make sure you stay on course with the navigation system.
3. Plenty of Storage – No one likes a cluttered car. There’s smart storage in the door panels and armrest, as well as umbrella storage in the front doors, and integrated cup holders and phone storage in the console.

If you don’t have an Impala yet, be sure to visit Gulf Coast Chevrolet's website to see what models we have in stock and take one for a test drive!

2014 Camaro Concept is new Bumblebee, Transformers 4 onslaught continues

Considering that A) we've already seen quite a number of Transformers 4 cars debuted on Michael Bay's website, and B) we were all really just waiting for the next Bumblebee, it seems fair to say that our gallery of T4 vehicles may now be complete.

Finishing strong, this latest addition is a car Bay is called Bumblebee 2014 Camaro Concept, and it shows a modern counterpoint for the throwback Bumblebee we've already gotten a look at.

The 2014 Camaro has been seriously reimagined for its upcoming film role, but we wouldn't put too much stock in this showing the way forward for a production car at this point. The renderings you see here have some pretty imaginative details, like a fuel filler just in front of the B-pillar (like a mid-engined car), but we sense more fantasy than premonition. Still, the black and yellow Chevrolet should look great wrought large on the silver screen.

Courtesy of Autoblog.com