Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles in North Iowa

Purchase one of our Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles and you'll get something you never thought possible: new car confidence with a used car price tag.

The name "Certified" has always meant passing our strict standards, but now it also means Owner Care: a vehicle benefits package that raises our already great coverage to new heights. It's why our vehicles deliver more satisfaction and certainty than any ordinary used vehicle.

2-Year/30,000-Mile Standard CPO Maintenance Plan

You can feel confident in your decision to buy a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, long after your purchase. Starting from the delivery of your vehicle, we provide you with our new, exclusive 2 years/30,000 miles of standard vehicle maintenance— which includes oil changes based on your vehicles Oil Life Monitor system, tire rotations and Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)

12-Month/12,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty

Every Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle comes equipped with a comprehensive 12-Month/12,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty. That’s four times better coverage than Chrysler and Ford.

5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

Now every Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from Chevrolet, Buick or GMC comes with a transferable 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, plus 24-hour Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation. We believe in our vehicles and aren’t afraid to stand behind them.

• Transferable to subsequent owners
• 24-hour Roadside assistance: Wherever you go, we’re right there with you. We’re proud to offer the response, security and convenience of our 24-hour GM Roadside Assistance Program for the life of the Powertrain Limited Warranty. See your dealer for details.
• Courtesy transportation: During the warranty coverage period, this program provides alternate transportation and/or reimbursement of certain transportation expenses under the Courtesy Transportation Program if your vehicle requires warranty repairs. See your dealer for details.

172-Point Vehicle Inspection and Reconditioning Process

This is not your regular, every-day used vehicle. Certified status is a name that is earned, and earned only by meeting our strict, factory-set standards. If it doesn’t pass, we completely recondition it. Our 172-point vehicle inspection is one of the most comprehensive in the industry—and just one of the differences between a regular used vehicle and a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from Chevrolet, Buick or GMC.

3-Day/150-Mile Satisfaction Guarantee

If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, simply bring it back to your dealer within the first three days or 150 miles (whichever comes first) to exchange it for a Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC or Saturn that fits your needs. No regrets. No doubts. No question about it.

Vehicle History Report

We’re proud of—and have confidence in—every vehicle we sell. Which is why all Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick or GMC come with a detailed Vehicle History Report. Now you can be sure the vehicle that you’re purchasing doesn’t have any hidden past problems like major accidents, fires or title issues.

Lichtsinn Motors raises over $10,500 for Relay for Life of Winnebago County

Forest City, Iowa – Lichtsinn Motors of Forest City recently completed the balance of their full year donations to the American Cancer Society through their WE CARE Charitable Giving Plan, bringing full year contributions to ACS over $10,500.

The WE CARE plan provides that Lichtsinn Motors will donate $50 to the customer’s choice of one of six pre-selected organizations for each new or pre-owned car or truck purchased at the Forest City dealership. This is an ongoing dealership program with donations being made annually.

"The We Care Program allows us to direct our giving funds to those organizations that our customers tell us are important to them," said Ron Lichtsinn, owner of Lichtsinn Motors. "Our customers told us that The American Cancer Society was important to them and they decided we would donate $5,500 to this organization over the past year through the WE CARE program. This year’s donation is being given to coincide with the upcoming June 25 Relay for Life of Winnebago County."

Team Lichtsinn is a major corporate sponsor for the 2011 Relay for Life of Winnebago County.

The six Lichtsinn Motors We Care organizations for 2011 are: The American Cancer Society, HOSPICE of North Iowa, the Forest City Community School District, the Lake Mills Community School District, the Forest City YMCA and Krysilis. Donations will be presented to the remaining organizations throughout the balance of the year. In addition, each customer has the opportunity to nominate other organizations for consideration for the following year's list. Organizations have the opportunity to submit an application to be part of the next year’s list as well.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Unveiled

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has been unveiled by GM and it looks amazing!

GM said the new Malibu will be available only with four-cylinder engines, which is likely due to fuel economy. The 2011 Malibu can be ordered with a 252-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine on 2LT and LTZ models. The 2013 Malibu "will feature a global family of fuel-efficient and powerful four-cylinder engines, along with six-speed transmissions," said GM in a statement.

No pricing information was released at this time, but keep checking back for more information and check out Lichtsinn Motors in Forest City, Iowa, for unbeatable deals on all new and used Chevy's.

Bartleson hired as Accounting & Finance Assistant at Lichtsinn Motors

Debbie Bartleson has joined Lichtsinn Motors in Forest City, Iowa, as the Accounting & Finance Assistant. Bartleson comes to the dealership with a degree in Business from Waldorf College and three years of experience in accounting.

“I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and helping customers with their purchase of a car, truck or RV,” said Bartleson.

Bartleson and her husband live in Forest City and are expecting their first child in October.

In her free time, Bartleson enjoys reading, camping and spending time with family and friends. She is also involved with the Veterans Affairs Commission of Winnebago County.

Lichtsinn Motors Inc. in Forest City, Iowa is North Iowa’s Chevrolet, Buick & GMC dealer and Iowa’s largest RV dealer. In business for over 30 years, they offer Winnebago and Itasca Motor Homes, a great selection of pre-owned vehicles and new Chevrolet, GMC and Buick cars and trucks. They also feature car and RV rentals. Lichtsinn Motors’ factory-certified service and parts departments feature knowledgeable staff who provide friendly and convenient service.

Chevrolet and Lichtsinn Motors Will Expand Military Discount in May

Spouses and retirees included in honor of U.S. Military Appreciation Month

Forest City, Iowa – Chevrolet and Lichtsinn Motors will honor National Military Appreciation Month by expanding the industry-leading GM Military Discount to military spouses and retirees; offering an exclusive “Honor” badge to anyone who buys an eligible Chevrolet through the program, and by donating $100 to Cell Phones for Soldiers for each eligible vehicle sold with a military discount.

“It is a pleasure to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces, their spouses and retirees,” said Ron Lichtsinn of Lichtsinn Motors. “Lichtsinn Motors is committed to offering North Iowa area military professionals and their family members the best value in the industry. We pay homage and say thank you for keeping our country safe and for preserving our precious liberties.”

During May, the GM Military Discount program – already recognized as the best program in the industry – will be extended to spouses of Active and Reserve members, as well as retirees, of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard. The discount is available on most Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models with discounts typically ranging between $500 and $4,000 off the suggested retail price of the vehicle purchased.

In addition, the GM Military Discount offers an a $750 discount unselected Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles to eligible members of USAA, a financial services provider for the military community.

In 2010 alone, the GM Military Discount program provided more than 70,000 discounts to military personnel and their families with a cumulative value of more than $60 million.

For every person who purchases, leases or orders a new Chevrolet using the GM Military Discount in May, Chevrolet will provide an exclusive set of “Honor” vehicle badges as well as contributing $100 to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit group that provides free communication tools to troops serving overseas.

Since May 2010, Chevrolet and its dealers have collected more than 50,000 cell phones. Since the program began, proceeds from phone collections have provided more than 114 million minutes – or more than 200 years – of free calls home for U.S. troops.

At the customer’s request, dealers will install the badges on their new Chevrolet at no additional charge. The badge features a yellow ribbon and “Honor” script, a subtle recognition of their service.

The Military Appreciation Month program will conclude with 99 “Honor & Valor” Limited Edition 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS vehicles, which will debut during the Indianapolis 500 military personnel parade on May 28. The limited-edition Camaro will be available to order through www.gmmilitarydiscount.com, beginning in May.

About Cell Phones for Soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers was created by Brittany & Robbie Bergquist of Norwell Mass. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge phone bill calling home from Iraq, these two teenagers decided to help out. They started by opening an account with $21.00 of their own money. They are collecting cash donations and old cell phones. The cell phones are recycled for cash and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for our soldiers serving in the Middle East. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their efforts have motivated people and businesses around the country to donate to this worthy cause. Their goal is to provide every U.S. soldier with a way to call home for free. For more information, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

Lichtsinn Motors donates $4,500 to HOSPICE of North Iowa

As part of the We Care Charitable Giving Program at Lichtsinn Motors, Ron Lichtsinn recently presented a $4,500 check to Dixie Kavars, Executive Director for HOSPICE of North Iowa.

The We Care Charitable Giving Program provides that Lichtsinn Motors will donate $50 to one of six local organizations for every car or truck sold that retails over $5,000. The best part about the program is that the customer gets to choose which organization will receive the $50 donation.

The We Care organizations for 2011 are:

• HOSPICE of North Iowa
• American Cancer Society
• Forest City Community Schools
• Lake Mills Community Schools
• YMCA of Forest City
• Krysilis

Lichtsinn Motors donates over $10,000 annually on behalf of their customers.

GMC IntelliLink Enhances Terrain’s Connectivity Capability

Small SUV’s voice-controlled interface helps drivers safely use mobile electronics

GMC, the brand known for professional grade capability and engineering excellence, is taking in-vehicle connectivity to the next level on the 2012 Terrain. The small SUV with segment-leading fuel economy will expand its already-extensive list of standard and available features in late 2011 with a simple-to-use, customizable infotainment system and expanded wireless capability.

The 2012 Terrain will be the first vehicle to offer GMC IntelliLink, which uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver’s smartphone to Terrain’s new seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink expands on the current Terrain’s Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow smartphone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls, and streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA^® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio^®.

Most importantly, IntelliLink enables seamless integration of stowed portable devices with Terrain’s infotainment system, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

“Today’s car buyers don’t want to settle for mass market radio, and they don’t have to,” said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing. “They expect to have access to personalized media wherever they are, and the introduction of GMC IntelliLink on Terrain makes media personalization easier than ever.”

Consumer interest in onboard connectivity is rising with smartphone sales. Apple sold 16.2 million iPhonesin the fourth quarter of 2010, and Android sales jumped 886 percent from 2009 to 2010. Two and a half years ago, only one in 10 Americans had a smartphone. By the end of 2013, there will be 1.1 billion smartphones, with annual sales of 300 million units, according to research firm Parks Associates Industries.

“About 70 percent of all new car buyers want some form of connectivity,” said Micky Bly, executive director leading GM’s infotainment engineering efforts, citing GM research. “Whether it’s because they want to listen to their favorite music or hear movie times on the way to the theater, today’s car buyer expects so much more out of their time in a car.”

One doesn’t need a smartphone to benefit from IntelliLink. The system works with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, USB flash drive or digital audio player. Even without a mobile device, GMC owners will benefit from IntelliLink’s enhanced voice recognition technology and OnStar’s on-screen turn-by-turn directions.

The new benefits provided by GMC IntelliLink include:

Enhanced hands-free voice control system powered by Nuance^®, which allows simple voice commands to initiate phone calls and select radio stations or media from portable MP3 players and smartphones. A tap of a button on the steering wheel enables intuitive verbal control of many radio features like “play (artist name)” or “call (name of contact)”. When a smart phone is connected you can say “tune (internet radio, station name).”

PANDORA internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio allow users to create personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres and enables access to thousands of audio programming choices allowing customers to build a personalized listening experience. IntelliLink integrates control of both of these apps for a driver-directed listening experience.

Gracenote^® identifies the music collection on the driver’s USB device, MP3 player or smartphone and presents information such as artist name, genres and album cover art on the IntelliLink screen and enables users to select similar music to the tunes they love. Gracenote also improves the accuracy of IntelliLink’s voice activation system by allowing users to access music using artist nicknames, such as “The Boss,” “The Stones,” or “Snoop” using IntelliLink’s voice control interfaces activated through the touch-screen or steering wheel buttons.

Upgraded USB connectivity adds the ability to play music files directly from flash memory devices, and gives the customer the ability to update IntelliLink with future feature enhancements.

GMC IntelliLink retains all the capabilities of today’s entertainment units, and adds to Terrain’s comprehensive list of standard and available features, which includes purposeful technologies such as:

Standard rear-vision camera that provides a view of objects or people directly behind the vehicle

Standard USB audio connectivity and MP3 playback for your portable music player – plug it in and control the features right from the radio or the optional steering wheel controls and USB thumb drives or (say USB enabled storage devices)

Standard XM Satellite Radio, which provides coast-to-coast tunes

Programmable power liftgate that can be set to open to a lower height, clearing garage obstructions or making it easier to reach for those of shorter stature

Remote vehicle start that can be used to automatically heat up a cold Terrain on a January morning, or cool it down on a hot August afternoon.

GMC IntelliLink’s designers drew inspiration from the intuitive, easy-to-use interfaces found on many popular consumer electronics. The influence can be seen on the home page with application icons that animate when activated. The touch screen’s structured, technical graphics and red-and-grey color combination evoke GMC’s “professional grade” personality and Terrain’s bold exterior styling.

The debut of GMC IntelliLink extends the OnStar experience from safety and security to information and entertainment by seamlessly integrating the capability of a smartphone into the vehicle so that hand-held phones may be safely stowed while driving.

When OnStar debuted in 1996, it pioneered in-vehicle connectivity with the auto industry’s first embedded telematics system. It has grown from primarily offering automatic crash notification and security features to include remote vehicle diagnostics, turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to slow down stolen vehicles. In November 2010, OnStar released a smartphone application for all 2011 GMC vehicles that incorporated remote start, lock/unlock, and vehicle status checks.

GMC IntelliLink will be available on Terrain before expanding to other vehicles in the GMC lineup over the next 18 to 24 months.

About GMC

GMC has built trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands. Today GMC is evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small SUV and Acadia crossover. The new GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful trucks in the market. Innovation and engineering excellence are woven into all GMCs, including the Yukon and Yukon XL and full line of Sierra pickups. Today, GMC is the only manufacturer offering three full-size hybrid trucks. Details on all GMC models are available at www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @thisisgmc or at www.facebook.com/gmc.