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    Tips on How to Spend Your Tax Return in 2023

    It's tax season again! If you're like the lucky ones this means you're going to be getting a tax refund. So what exactly are YOU thinking of spending your tax refund on? A third of Americans spend their refund on an auto-related purchase. For this reason we have outlined a few ideas for you. Think of it as your car-friendly tax refund. If you need new tires, are overdue on maintenance, or looking to upgrade the car, truck, or SUV you're currently driving, our LAFAYETTE Buick and GMC dealership is a good place to start. There are various ways to spend your refund, but here are just the most common ones.
    1. Use Your Tax Refund for a Down Payment on a New Car
      This is one of the most popular ways to utilize your tax refund. If you're like many Americans with poor or bad credit, using your tax refund is a great opportunity to make a large down payment. This will likely open up auto financing options that may otherwise not be available to you. A considerable down payment will demonstrate to the dealership that you're a serious car buyer and might also help you receive a loan with lower monthly payments, making buying a car much more financially possible. Use our payment calculator to get an idea of what your payments might be.  
    2. Get Repairs or Upgrades on Your Current Car or Truck
      Maybe it's a new set of tires to improve gas mileage or an essential tune-up that's overdue. A well-maintained car can last well beyond 100,000 miles. Routine maintenance as well as the occasional upgrade might not be as thrilling as driving off the lot in a brand-new car, but it's a fantastic way to stretch your dollars...and the life of your car. Schedule service online!
    3. Used Your Tax Refund on a Used Car
      Used cars are an option if you are looking to find a reliable car but don't want to spend too much money. Sometimes used cars can have a bad reputation, but that's not the case at a respectable dealership like Courtesy Buick GMC . Don't allow the miles on the odometer fool you. Those miles prove that by using good care and maintenance a used car can still be a reliable car. It's unlikely that a used car will still be under warranty, so it's important to make sure you buy your used car or SUV from a trusted dealer, like Courtesy Buick GMC . We inspect all our used cars for safety and reliability. That way you can rest assured that you're getting a car with a great price to quality ratio, and one that will last for many years to come. Shop our used car inventory!
    4. Lease a Car in LAFAYETTE
      The general rule on an auto leases is that when you put down a bigger down payment, your monthly payments will likely be lower. With that larger down payment, your lease payments will be more manageable, and you may be able to upgrade to a vehicle that you otherwise may not be able to through purchasing. While you're here take a look at our current lease offers.
    5. Reduce Your Existing Car Loan with Your Tax Refund
      Placing a nice, big payment towards an existing car loan will allow you to get one step closer to becoming free of debt. You can make an extra payment, which helps you pay off the loan quicker, or lower the balance, which will reduce your interest over time. Additionally it is a smart idea to call your lender to see what they think is the better action to take in your particular situation. 
    6. Refinance Your Existing Auto Loan
      Did you know you may be able to restructure a pre-existing car loan? If your car loan has a high interest rate or you've improved your credit history since getting the loan, it may be possible to utilize your tax refund as leverage and structure a much better loan with lower monthly payments. You may also make use of a portion of your tax refund to lower the principal and obtain an improved interest rate on the balance. 
    We hope you've found this tax refund guide helpful. Feel free to call our Finance Department at 337-326-4983 with any questions you have about how we can help you make the most of your tax refund. Courtesy Buick GMC has been serving LAFAYETTE and neighboring communities for many years, and people have come to rely on us for all their automotive needs. We want to see you get the most for your tax refund, so drop by our Buick and GMC dealership to browse our new and used cars this tax season.

      Tax Return Car Deals & SPECIALS

      2024 Buick Envista*

      Select 2024 Buick Envista

      • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
      Offer Disclosure
      *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $179/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2024 BUICK Envista Preferred with an MSRP of $23,495. Based on due at signing amount of $3,963 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $4,296. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
      Select 2024 Buick Envista

        2023 Buick Enclave*

        Select 2023 Buick Enclave

        • Stock Number: 23B141
        • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
        Offer Disclosure
        *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $429/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2023 BUICK Enclave FWD Essence with an MSRP of $46,195. Based on due at signing amount of $6,032 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $10,296. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
        Select 2023 Buick Enclave

          2023 Buick Enclave*

          Select 2023 Buick Enclave

          • Stock Number: 23B141
          • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
          Offer Disclosure
          *2023 BUICK Enclave. *Must show proof of a current ownership or lease of a 2009 model year or newer non-GM vehicle at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023.
          Select 2023 Buick Enclave

            2023 Buick Encore GX*

            Select 2023 Buick Encore GX

            • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
            Offer Disclosure
            *2023 BUICK Encore GX. *Must show proof of a current ownership or lease of a 2009 model year or newer non-GM vehicle at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023.
            Select 2023 Buick Encore GX

              2023 Buick Envision*

              Select 2023 Buick Envision

              • Stock Number: 23B159
              • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
              Offer Disclosure
              *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $299/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2023 BUICK Envision FWD Preferred with an MSRP of $34,795. Based on due at signing amount of $4,775 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $7,176. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
              Select 2023 Buick Envision

                2023 Buick Envision*

                Select 2023 Buick Envision

                • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
                Offer Disclosure
                *2023 BUICK Envision. *Must show proof of a current ownership or lease of a 2009 model year or newer non-GM vehicle at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023.
                Select 2023 Buick Envision

                  2023 GMC Acadia*

                  Select 2023 GMC Acadia

                  • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
                  Offer Disclosure
                  *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $459/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2023 GMC Acadia FWD SLE with an MSRP of $40,495. Based on due at signing amount of $4,578 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $11,016. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
                  Select 2023 GMC Acadia

                    2023 GMC Canyon*

                    Select 2023 GMC Canyon

                    • Stock Number: 2230628
                    • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
                    Offer Disclosure
                    *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $429/month for 36 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2023 GMC Canyon Short Crew 2WD Elevation with an MSRP of $38,395. Based on due at signing amount of $4,777 (after all offers). 36 monthly payments total $15,444. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
                    Select 2023 GMC Canyon

                      2023 GMC Sierra 1500*

                      Select 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

                      • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
                      Offer Disclosure
                      *2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2.1% APR for 60 months for well-qualified buyers when financed w/GM Financial. Monthly payment is $17.57 for every $1000 you finance. Average down payment is 15.31%. Some customers will not qualify. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023.
                      Select 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

                        2023 GMC Terrain*

                        Select 2023 GMC Terrain

                        • Take Retail Delivery By 10-02-2023
                        Offer Disclosure
                        *Example based on survey. Each dealer sets own price. $279/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2023 GMC Terrain FWD SLE with an MSRP of $31,790. Based on due at signing amount of $4,785 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $6,696. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-02-2023. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.
                        Select 2023 GMC Terrain

                          Dealer Discount*

                          Select 2023 Buick Enclave

                          • Stock Number: 23B141
                          • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                          Offer Disclosure
                          *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                          Select 2023 Buick Enclave

                            Dealer Discount*

                            Select 2023 Buick Encore GX

                            • Stock Number: 23B139
                            • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                            Offer Disclosure
                            *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                            Select 2023 Buick Encore GX

                              Dealer Discount*

                              Select 2023 Buick Envision

                              • Stock Number: 23B144
                              • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                              Offer Disclosure
                              *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                              Select 2023 Buick Envision

                                Dealer Discount*

                                Select 2023 GMC Acadia

                                • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                                Offer Disclosure
                                *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                                Select 2023 GMC Acadia

                                  Dealer Discount*

                                  Select 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

                                  • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                                  Offer Disclosure
                                  *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                                  Select 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

                                    Dealer Discount*

                                    Select 2023 GMC Terrain

                                    • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                                    Offer Disclosure
                                    *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                                    Select 2023 GMC Terrain

                                      Dealer Discount*

                                      Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                      • Take Retail Delivery By 09-30-2023
                                      Offer Disclosure
                                      *Dealer Discount available for everyone. The MSRP does not include charges added by the dealer or options added to the vehicle by the dealer.
                                      Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                        2024 Buick Envista FWD 4dr Preferred*

                                        Select 2024 Buick Envista

                                        Select 2024 Buick Envista

                                          2024 Buick Enclave Avenir FWD*

                                          Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                          Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                            2023 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive Denali*

                                            Select 2023 GMC Canyon

                                            Select 2023 GMC Canyon

                                              2024 Buick Enclave Essence FWD*

                                              Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                              Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                                2024 Buick Enclave Avenir FWD*

                                                Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                                Select 2024 Buick Enclave

                                                  2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Short Box 4-Wheel Drive SLT*

                                                  Select 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

                                                  Select 2024 GMC Sierra 1500

                                                    2023 GMC Acadia FWD SLE*

                                                    Select 2023 GMC Acadia

                                                    Select 2023 GMC Acadia

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                                                            Great!
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                                                              Just a oil change but everything went fine

                                                              5
                                                              Just a oil change but everything went fine
                                                              KROTZ SPRINGS
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                                                                Professional and Great Attitude with...

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                                                                  5
                                                                  Service was SPECTACULAR! Fast, friendly, and informative.
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                                                                  2023 GMC Yukon 1GKS2DKL2PR304331

                                                                    I brought my new Enclave in for service...

                                                                    5
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                                                                      5
                                                                      Fast service... kind and professional staff
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                                                                      2018 GMC Yukon 1GKS1BKC6JR299178

                                                                        Great service. Completed on time. Thx.

                                                                        5
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