One morning, you’re in a rush to get to work or take the kids to school. You get into your vehicle, insert the key – or push the ignition button – and…nothing. Your vehicle will not start, the lights won’t turn on, the infotainment screen is blank, and your instrument cluster is dark. What’s going on? The first culprit of any electrical system loss is the 12-volt…
The average consumer is dealing with rising costs, but there are ways to keep everything affordable within your household budget. That includes affording a pre-owned vehicle. Affordability is a huge question we all have. When you review your budget, the big question is whether you can afford a new-to-you vehicle now. You’re up against a lot these days, not just in higher vehicle prices, but also in the rising…
When summer starts to settle into Ohio, drivers quickly remember how important a properly working air conditioning (A/C) system can be. From daily commutes and after-activity pickups to weekend drives and summer travel, staying cool behind the wheel makes every trip more comfortable. At Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, we know drivers count on their vehicles to be…
The legend of the “small block” V8 continues well into the 21st Century. Since 1954, the iconic engine has served Chevrolet. Ever evolving with new compositions for the block, the cylinders, the heads, induction systems, exhaust designs, and even turbocharging. Many innovations were developed using a simple formula that has engaged consumers and enthusiasts alike. Starting with the 2027 Chevrolet…
Automotive public safety ads used to be about seat belts. They would cite multiple studies showing how seat belts saved lives, and for decades, they largely fell on deaf ears until they didn’t, and people started buckling in as a matter of habit. For a while, traffic fatalities and injuries declined. Then came cellphones, and not long after, smartphones. These miraculous…
If you’re shopping for an electric vehicle in Ohio, one of the first questions you may have is whether EV tax credits or incentives are still available. The answer is a little different than it was a year or two ago. Ohio does not currently offer a state EV purchase tax credit, and the federal clean vehicle credits…
As NASCAR’s season wound up at Phoenix Raceway last fall, Chevrolet took its fifth consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturers’ championship, and Chevrolet driver Kyle Larson, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet, took home the Cup Series Drivers’ title. In the Xfinity Series, Chevrolet earned the Manufacturers’ championship for the ninth year in a row. This Barry’s…
With the redesign of the Traverse for the 2024 model year, Chevrolet has given it more capability and usability without making it any less affordable to the average American who needs a cost-conscious 3-row SUV. BraunAbility has transformed the Traverse into the ultimate wheelchair-accessible SUV. Who Is BraunAbility Founded by Ralph Braun in 1972, BraunAbility…
Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been an American icon on the same level as the White House, the Saturn V rocket, and even Mount Rushmore. Its status in history is one of success and winning, as Chevy has taken the Corvette around the world and used it to beat the best from Italy, England, Japan, and Germany in every country with a racetrack. …
There has been a lot of talk in the past several years about hands-free, automated or self-driving vehicles. GM figured out that the wisest place for hands-free driving is on the open highways with limited access, few if any, people, and infrequent stops. There simply is far less to process. That very lack of processing…
