The high price of new vehicles is prompting consideration of used vehicles as an alternative. Among all models, pickup trucks offer a distinct advantage as used vehicles. Consider that while a used luxury vehicle will still have its leather seats and wood trim, it may not have the technology of today’s luxury cars or possibly even non-luxury cars,…
The Silverado 1500 towing capacity depends on which engine you choose and how the truck is configured. At Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, Ohio, towing is not a weekend hobby for most of our buyers. Contractors hauling equipment trailers across Adams County roads, farmers moving livestock and implements, and families towing campers and boats on…
The silverado engine options question comes up early in almost every truck conversation at Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, Ohio. Most buyers know they want a Silverado 1500. They are less certain about which of the four available engines fits how they actually use a truck. This post breaks down each engine in the 2025…
It is all fun and games when you’re out there doing some form of motorsports. It is one of the best ways to thoroughly enjoy the challenge of taking you and your vehicle to the limit. Whether it is at Mid-Ohio or one of the smaller tracks, motorsports test your ability to control your vehicle at speeds and…
If you are trying to figure out the best Chevy Silverado to buy and you have never owned a truck before, the lineup can feel overwhelming fast. Eight trim levels, four engine options, multiple cab and bed configurations, off-road packages, towing packages. It adds up. At Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, Ohio, we walk first-time…
If you are shopping for a Silverado 1500 and feeling confused about which trim to choose, you are not alone. The Silverado 1500 trim levels span eight configurations, and the differences between them are not always obvious from a window sticker. At Barry’s Chevrolet in West Union, Ohio, we walk buyers through this decision regularly….
Being a full-size half-ton pickup truck owner is similar to being a boat owner in one respect. Not too long after you have your truck, or the first time you encounter a limitation, you start thinking about getting a bigger truck. Going bigger brings a level of commitment that many eventually decide to forego. Consequently,…
If you are familiar with diesel-powered pickup trucks, you may have noticed they have two batteries instead of one and wondered why. Barry’s Chevrolet offers this explanation. On the surface, the explanation may seem simple. These are powerful engines, so they need more battery power. But that isn’t quite it. For instance, Chevrolet’s powerful 6.6-liter…
All of our Chevrolet pickup trucks give you plenty of choices. Not just in trim, options, engines, and towing packages. You also get the choice between two- and four-wheel drive. Each driveline has its own benefits. For example, two-wheel drive pickup trucks offer more payload and towing capacity. This is due to a lower curb…
When you want a pickup truck or SUV, one of the first things you want to know is how well it tows a trailer. While you can read all of the stats on a vehicle, it doesn’t quite tell you how well the vehicle copes with a load on a flatbed trailer. One of the…
