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This press release was published on the Dave Arbogast Buick GMC Blog.

Dave Arbogast Buick GMC was recently named January’s top Buick GMC dealer in Ohio and was ranked 65th overall in the United States. Arbogast has consistently been on of GM’s top volume dealers for the past 15 years.

“Achieving a Top 100 ranking in new Buick and GMC sales is the result of hard work and a focus on providing an exceptional sales, service,a nd ownership experience for our customers,” comments Dave Arbogast, Owner.

While the dealership enjoys the impressive sales performance achievements, Dave Arbogast and its employees pride themselves for the recognition the have earned in customer satisfaction ratings that are tallied by General Motors. Thus proving that high volume sales do not have to come at the expense of quality sales or ownership experience. The latest Sales Satisfaction Index that was published by GM concluded that this Dayton Buick GMC dealer has achieved one of the the highest “Would Recommend” ratings in the United States. This rating is based on actual customer surveys that were conducted by GM during 2009.

“We have been very fortunate to have the large majority of our business come by way of referrals and repeat customers,” notes Dave Arbogast, Owner of Arbogast Buick GMC. Arbogast adds, ‘We understand and appreciate that in order for this to continue, we must ensure complete customer satisfaction is always our number one priority. While we are thoroughly please with the sales performance, our top goal each and every year is customer satisfaction.

Dave Arbogast of Dayton, Ohio loos forward to 2010 with hopes of even greater sales performance numbers and records.

It’s not uncommon for customers to ask our service techs  how to get better fuel economy. To help ease the strain on your wallet, Dave Arbogast Conversion Vans has put together 10 gas saving tips. Take a look at our list, and send us some of your ideas.

1. Don’t top off the gas tank and tighten the cap all the way.

Your tank needs both fuel and fumes, so don’t top the tank off all the way. So stop when the pump shuts off automatically. And remember to tighten the cap all the way.

2. Remove unnecessary items from your trunk.

Your van will use more gas when there is more weight on-board. So take out what you don’t need.

3. Go the speed limit and use the cruise control.

Speed limits are made for maximum safety and maintaining those speeds efficiently will give you better gas mileage. So travel the speed limit and use your cruise control when you can.

4. Drive conservatively and avoid hard stops.

Quick starts use a lot of gas. And try coasting a bit before stopping for a stop sign or a traffic light.

5. Avoid rooftop carriers.

Approximately one quarter of every gallon of gas used by your vehicle is needed to overcome wind resistance, so avoid carrying items on your roof. If necessary, use an aerodynamic carrier to help minimize drag.

6. Avoid idling and rush hour traffic.

Your engine can use up to a gallon of fuel per hour while idling. So, avoid rush hour traffic when possible.

7. Avoid accelerating up hills.

Build up speed before an incline, and maintain it on the way up. The less work your engine does, the better the gas mileage it will get. Also, coast while going down hill for additional gas mileage.

8. Use the A/C on the highway and open the windows at slower speeds.

While on the highway, having your windows down creates drag and reduces your fuel economy, so roll them up and use the A/C. And roll the windows down when you’re traveling through town.

9. Fill up your tank when it’s cool outside and before holidays.

Cooler temperatures, like in the mornings to in the evenings, will create less vapor and you will get more fuel in the tank than in the air. Also, fuel is expensive during the holidays. So fill up a few days before to save on the price-per-gallon at the pump.

10. Always use the correct grade fuel.

Use the grade of fuel that’s recommended by the manufacturer. In addition, TOP TIER detergent gasoline is even better for your vehicle. It is a class of gasoline with enhanced detergents, that exceed detergent requirements imposed by the EPA. It meets voluntary deposit control standards developed by four automotive companies, including General Motors. These detergents will help reduce engine buildup, maintain fuel economy, maintain power, and reduce emissions.

Visit our Ask a Technician Page for even more helpful ideas and to receive any answers to your service or parts questions.