As a Harrisonburg used car dealership of some 60 years, we’ve seen many trends in car buying. In general, one trend remains true. Most people tend to shy away from buying high mileage cars because they think it’s riskier. The general assumption is that with higher mileage comes the risk of more things going wrong. That may be true […]

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Kristi and her husband wanted to upgrade their Silverado 1500 to a Silverado 2500. They found the Silverado they wanted and purchased it. But they thought they’d sell their old Silverado 1500 on their own. Kristi posted the truck on one of the Buy, Sell, or Trade sites. She added pictures and all of the information about […]

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It could be a bang, a clank, a rattle, or that funny noise you can’t describe, cars and trucks have a unique way of talking to us. Car problems can be tough to diagnose because one problem can cause several symptoms. Conversely, multiple problems can have one symptom. As a new and used car dealership here […]

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Buying a new or used car is an exciting time! But it’s important to temper excitement with practicality. For first time car buyers, it’s important to do your homework before you buy! At our Harrisonburg auto dealership, we do everything possible to make sure that first time auto buyers know the car buying process before […]

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You’ve found a preowned vehicle that you really like. Now it’s time to take it for a test drive! As one of the Harrisonburg VA dealerships in the area, we take our responsibility of selling cars, new and used, seriously. That’s why all of our used autos must pass a 75-point inspection to be placed on our […]

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Having to say goodbye to your old truck is a lot like losing your best friend. It’s tough. Truck owners love their vehicles as much as they do their pets or family. But there’s absolutely no reason for you to have to bid adieu to your truck before its time. Like everything in life, your […]

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Thinking about buying a new or used car? Joe Bowman Auto Plaza has been helping customers for 60+ years to get into the vehicle of their choice. In fact, our auto financing rates are highly competitive, often beating out other local banks! And if you have poor or a bad credit history and you are working […]

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As part of the Bowman Chevrolet GMC dealership in Harrisonburg VA, we not only sell new vehicles, we also sell quality used cars and trucks. Used trucks especially are a hot item because of their ruggedness and durability. And with demand for these vehicles so high, pre-owned trucks have become a valuable commodity. That doesn’t mean as […]

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There are so many good reasons to buy a Joe Bowman Chevrolet used car! Not only do we have a 75-point inspection that every pre-owned car must pass before becoming eligible for sale, we offer competitive financing rates, too. As a quality Harrisonburg used car dealer with an excellent reputation, we back up our commitment to selling […]

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Car batteries die because of a huge number of reasons. But if we had to narrow it down to three categories, they would be: • Electrical system problems• Battery problems• User error But what causes a battery to keep biting the dust? Usually loose or corroded battery connections, charging problems, persistent electrical drains, extreme weather, and continually demanding […]

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