Who doesn’t love packing up the car and hitting the road for a nice long road trip every summer? As the calendar inches towards summer and the beach starts calling your name, mentally planning your next road trip during endless meetings just can’t be helped. Not to put a damper on your master summer plan, [...]
Gas prices continue to rise as we head towards summer, and we are all looking for ways to get better fuel efficiency out of our cars. With gas mileage, small changes can make a big difference that adds up over time. Listed below are 11 ideas to help you stretch your dollar at the gas pump so you can [...]
Once you’ve decided it’s time for tires, you will be faced with the decision of whether or not to buy tires locally or online. You should consider several things before purchasing these tires, however. This can include pricing and safety amongst many other things. Tires are a big expense, so they should be researched before [...]
Brad, Volvo Sales Manager at Betten Imports, takes you step-by-step through a Bluetooth sync tutorial with the Sensus System in the 2012 Volvo XC60: This demonstration helps you get the most out of the Sensus System infotainment technology by covering how to connect your smartphone’s contacts and music library with the system. Once you sync your [...]
Maintenance and servicing are crucial when you own a car. An automobile will run longer when you take care of it. In order for a vehicle to run properly, it must go through a series of routine maintenance procedures. Taking care of your automobile determines how well it runs and how safe it is. The [...]
Mercedes-Benz E-Cabriolet We had another great year at the Michigan International Auto Show! Held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the auto show is always a great way for us to show off new models and perennial favorites from our extensive line-up of Volvo, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Check out a few of our favorite picks from [...]
Check out the first video in our “Getting to Know You” series starring Sales Consultant and all-round car enthusiast Eric Divelbiss from the Pre-owned Sales Department at Betten Imports in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This brief interview gives a little insight into why Eric has a genuine passion for the car business and the brands we carry. For more information, contact Eric: (616) [...]
Change is a constant in the auto industry, but this year in particular ushered in some truly transformative moments for three of our favorite brands: Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz. In 2011 we saw the re-invention of the iconic VW Beetle, Volvo’s new design direction, and Mercedes-Benz forged a new path with fully re-designed models of the [...]
Here at Betten Imports we want to celebrate the release of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn and its vampire vehicle of choice: the Volvo S60 R-Design. 8 Breaking Dawn movie tickets* 40 Breaking Dawn “Just Married” posters 2 Theatrical standee cut-outs of Edward and Bella You can enter every day for a chance to win multiple prizes. [...]
The Twilight Saga continues its tradition of featuring vampire-driven Volvos with its latest film: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 and the 2012 Volvo S60 R-design. The all-new Volvo sedan stands out with its sleek and dynamic styling features, which include stunning rims, sporty tailpipes, added spoilers, and color-coordinated body moldings. For a look at its race-inspired interior, [...]
