Technology Specialist FAQ vol 2
It’s time for another edition of Technology Specialist frequently asked questions!Question: My spouse and I both have cell phones. Can we connect two at once so no matter which one of us gets a call...
View ArticleWest Herr Wednesday: Ashley & Kirsten
Meet this week's West Herr Wednesday, Ashley Mejia & Kirsten Dombrowski, two of our all-star business development representatives at our BDC!Get to know Ashley:Ashley has been in the West Herr...
View ArticleCorrecting a Toyota Bluetooth Quirk
A customer contacted me recently with an interesting problem. Her phone use to work just fine with her 2015 Toyota Prius. Recently her phone experienced an operating system update and all of a sudden...
View ArticlePurchasing a Third Vehicle
With August rapidly approaching and high school/college students getting ready to go back to school, now is one of the most popular times for families to shop for a third vehicle. That process isn't...
View ArticleJeff Wabick | National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Article written by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society:On August 5, when 200 cyclists gather at Evangola State Park for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s fifth annual Bike MS: Buffalo’s...
View ArticleVehicle Technology News, July 2017
One of the most exciting things about owning a new vehicle is the fact that for the first time in history new features can be added to the car after the fact for free via software updates. Previously...
View ArticleProtect Your Privacy When You Trade In Your Vehicle
We live in the information age, in my opinion that's incredibly exciting. We have access to almost all the information in human history simply by pulling our phones out of our pockets and looking it...
View ArticleWest Herr Wednesday: Welcome Gary Groat
This week's West Herr Wednesday is a new addition to the family, Gary Groat, Sales Manager at our Chevy Williamsville location. Gary is no stranger to the Chevrolet brand, having an impressive...
View ArticleLife After Your In-Vehicle CD Player
I written before about how automakers are removing cd players from the in-dash entertainment systems of new vehicles. They're doing this for two reasons: first, anytime you can remove a component in a...
View ArticleThe 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: Family Focused Features Aplenty
There are a lot of great cars on the market that do a lot of great things. That in mind, it's hard not to wonder how the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica earned one of Kelly Blue Book's tops spots for the best...
View ArticleInfotainment Basics: Make Your Vehicle's Audio Sound Great
So much of the fun of driving comes from rolling the windows down and turning up the radio to your favorite summer jams. In generations gone by one of the first things you might do with a newer car is...
View ArticleKeep Your Vehicle's Bluetooth Connection Fresh
Long gone are the days when having Bluetooth in your vehicle is a luxury. Now automakers view Bluetooth as a safety feature; a way to help their customers keep their hands on the wheel and not on...
View ArticleGrow your career with West Herr | Job Fair: Sept. 20th
Are you looking for a career with unlimited potential?We will be hiring for all positions at all 23 of our locations at our fall Job Fair!When:Wednesday, Sept. 20th6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWhere: West Herr...
View ArticleWhat Is Auto Start/Stop, and Should I Use It?
More and more vehicles are being released with the Auto Start/Stop feature included, even in base model trim levels. This is the feature that shuts the engine off when you're at a red light or stop...
View ArticleWest Herr Donates Van to Grace Guest House
West Herr was honored to have been a part of the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Grace Guest House this past Monday. Grace Guest House will offer healthcare-related lodging for families of...
View ArticleVoice control your Nissan with Amazon's Alexa
Many of us have a virtual assistant or smart home hub in our living room, The two most popular version is being Amazons echo in Google's Home device. These devices allow us to voice control our music,...
View ArticleJeep gives employees first-hand look at the new Wrangler
As Jeep employees in Toledo, OH prepare to produce the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, the company used professional drivers to show them exactly what they will be building and, of course, why they're going to...
View ArticleWinter is coming, prepare your vehicle now
Winter in New York can be rough on the roads as well as on our vehicles. Now is a great time to prepare your vehicles for winter weather.Most vehicle owner’s manuals have recommendations on how to...
View Article2017 Goodwill Pathways to Success Presented by West Herr
Photo Credit: Don Santucci, Through His Eyes Photography West Herr was honored to once again be the presenting sponsor of the 2017 Goodwill Industries of WNY Pathways to Success Annual Achievement...
View ArticleYour Vehicle Lives in a Smartphone World
The only industry that's changing faster than the automotive technology industry is the cell phone industry, particularly the world of smartphones. Vehicles change interfaces every 3-5 years with a...
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