Zimbrick Buick West In Madison Rolls Out myBuick Mobile Application

Nov. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Zimbrick Buick West, a new Buick dealer Madison, Middleton and Fitchburg customers have turned to for their vehicle needs since 1965, launches the myBuick Mobile Application for 2011 Buick vehicles.

The myBuick Mobile Application provides drivers with unprecedented connectivity to their vehicles from their Android or Apple iPhone device and is available as a free download.

Owners of 2011 Buick models can access their vehicle information and OnStar services right from their smart phones.

“The myBuick app is an example of how we are continuously enhancing the Buick owner experience,” said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of Buick & GMC marketing. “With more than 4 billion apps downloaded from the Apple app store alone, we recognize the importance of this platform in deepening engagement with our owners.”

The location-based services include a parking reminder that allows drivers to save their parking location to a GPS-enabled map, set a timer to track how much time they have on the parking meter, and even add a note or photo with details about their parking location. If they return to a flat tire, the driver can use the app to request roadside assistance or to locate the closest Buick dealership and schedule a service appointment.

Vehicle-specific information is accessible after scanning the vehicle identification number using the smart-phone camera. These features include searchable content for the most-commonly accessed information in the owner’s manual, such as directions saving radio presets. The app also provides explanations of warning lights and indicators on the vehicle instrument panel at the touch of a button.

In addition, myBuick integrates with the OnStar MyLink app to access exclusive OnStar technologies. Through OnStar’s unique connection to the vehicle, owners can send remote vehicle commands such as unlocking or locking the doors, and starting the engine. Owners can also access key diagnostic information, including fuel tank level and range, remaining oil life, current and recommended tire pressure and lifetime average miles per gallon. The diagnostic information is current as of the last vehicle start, giving OnStar subscribers an up-to-date health report of their vehicle anytime they need it.

Zimbrick Buick/GMC West sales manager Tony Tretter is excited about the prospects of this new technology.

"If you let your kid take the Buick LaCrosse for a drive and they lock the keys inside the vehicle while they are in Fitchburg, you can unlock the door for them," Tretter said.  "It doesn't matter if you're miles away in Madison, Sun Prairie, even Milwaukee.  Just click a few buttons on your phone and the door will unlock!"

Zimbrick Buick West started when John Zimbrick purchased Lou Ehlers Buick in 1965. John built the dealership’s business with a philosophy of "Loving Care Service" and the Zimbrick family of dealerships has grown to 16 franchises, offering a selection of over 2,000 quality vehicles.

Zimbrick Buick/GMC West
1601 W Beltline Hwy
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 271-1601

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Zimbrick Buick/GMC West is your full-service Buick and GMC dealership in Madison, Wisconsin. We sell new and used cars, provide authorized service, maintenance, parts and auto body work.