══════════════════════════════════ VIDEO HERO ══════════════════════════════════ Weirs Buick GMC · GM Certified Service · Biddeford, Maine What Is the GM Fresh Start Tire Event — And How Do You Get the Most Out of It? Weirs Service Team Southern Maine Valid Through May 31, 2026 ══════════════════════════════════ INTRO — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ Every spring, GM runs a national tire event that most people don't know exists — which means most people miss the savings. We're here to change that. Here's exactly how the Fresh Start Tire Event works, what you qualify for, and why buying from a GM-certified dealer puts more money back in your pocket than buying online. The short version: Buy 3 qualifying tires at Weirs Buick GMC, get the 4th for $1. Stack that with GM Rewards rebates and you're looking at real savings — not fine-print games. Here's the full breakdown. $1 4th Tire With Purchase of 3 $250 Max GM Rewards Rebate 5/31 Offer Ends May 31, 2026 ══════════════════════════════════ WHAT THE EVENT IS — DARK ══════════════════════════════════ What the GM Fresh Start Tire Event Actually Is The GM Fresh Start Tire Event is a nationally sponsored seasonal promotion run through GM Certified Service dealers — including us here at Weirs Buick GMC in Biddeford. It's not a gimmick, it's not a bait-and-switch, and it's not brand-specific to just GM vehicles. Any qualifying vehicle can take advantage of the tire pricing. The core offer is simple: purchase three qualifying tires and get the fourth for $1. On top of that, GM Rewards cardholders can submit for additional rebates through the GM Rewards Mastercard program — up to $250 back depending on what services you combine with the tire purchase. The event is only available at authorized GM Certified Service dealers. You cannot get the same pricing or rebates by buying tires online or from a non-GM shop — even if you find the same brand. ══════════════════════════════════ QUALIFYING BRANDS — LIGHT ══════════════════════════════════ Which Tire Brands Qualify? The 2026 Fresh Start Tire Event covers 11 major brands — giving you real flexibility to choose the tire that fits your vehicle, driving style, and budget. Qualifying brands for this event include: Michelin Goodyear Bridgestone Firestone BFGoodrich Continental Pirelli Hankook Cooper Dunlop Uniroyal Not sure which brand is right for your vehicle and Maine driving conditions? Our service advisors will walk you through the options based on your make, model, and how you drive — no upselling, just honest recommendations. ══════════════════════════════════ QUOTE STRIP ══════════════════════════════════ "The savings are real. The brands are premium. And the only place you can get this deal is through a GM Certified dealer." GM-Certified Advisors · Weirs Buick GMC · Biddeford, Maine ══════════════════════════════════ REBATE STACKING — NAVY ══════════════════════════════════ Stack Your Savings: The GM Rewards Rebate Breakdown Here's where the Fresh Start Tire Event gets powerful. Beyond the Buy 3 Get 1 offer, you can stack additional rebates through the GM Rewards Mastercard program on qualifying services performed alongside your tire purchase. Here's exactly what's available: Qualifying Service GM Rewards Rebate Brake Pads $60 back Rotors $60 back Shocks & Struts $80 back TPMS (Tire Pressure Sensors) $40 back GM Rewards Mastercard (tire purchase) Up to $250 back Maximum Possible Savings $490+ back If your vehicle is also due for brakes or shocks — which it often is after a Maine winter — combining those services with a tire purchase during this event is the smartest way to get the most back. Ask your advisor about bundling. Rebate submission deadline: June 30, 2026. Services must be performed at Weirs Buick GMC during the promotional period. See service advisor for eligibility details. ══════════════════════════════════ HOW TO CLAIM — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ How to Claim Your Savings — Step by Step The process is straightforward. Here's exactly how it works from start to finish: 1 Schedule Your Appointment Book online at weirsgmc.com or call our service team directly. Tell us you're interested in the Fresh Start Tire Event so we can pull the right inventory before you arrive. 2 Choose Your Qualifying Tires Your service advisor will confirm your vehicle fitment and walk you through the 11 qualifying brands. Purchase any 3 tires from the qualifying list and the 4th is automatically $1 at the register — no rebate form needed for this part. 3 Add Qualifying Services (Optional but Smart) If your brakes, rotors, shocks, or TPMS sensors are due for service, having them done at the same visit unlocks the rebate stacking. Your advisor will check your vehicle history and let you know what applies. 4 Submit Your GM Rewards Rebate After your service, submit your rebate through the GM Rewards portal before June 30, 2026. Keep your invoice — you'll need it for the submission. Our team will give you the direct link and walk you through it if needed. 5 Receive Your Rebate GM Rewards rebates are issued as Mastercard credits or reward points depending on your enrollment. Turnaround is typically 6–8 weeks from submission. ══════════════════════════════════ DEALER VS ONLINE — NAVY ══════════════════════════════════ Why Buying From Weirs Beats Buying Online A lot of drivers shop tires online thinking they'll save money. Here's an honest comparison of what you actually get: What You Get Weirs Buick GMC Online Retailer Buy 3 Get 1 for $1 ✔ Yes ✘ Not eligible GM Rewards Rebates ✔ Up to $250 back ✘ Not available Installation Included ✔ Included ✘ Extra cost Alignment Check ✔ Included with install ✘ Not included TPMS Reset ✔ Done every time ✘ Additional charge GM-Certified Technicians ✔ Yes ✘ No guarantee Vehicle History on File ✔ Full Tekion history ✘ Starting blind When you factor in the Buy 3 Get 1 deal, the rebate potential, and the included installation and alignment check, buying from Weirs during this event typically beats the cheapest online price — even before accounting for the convenience. ══════════════════════════════════ OFFER SUMMARY — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ The Bottom Line on the Fresh Start Tire Event This is a nationally-backed GM promotion with real money behind it. It's not a clearance event, it's not last year's leftover stock, and it's not limited to one or two budget brands. You're choosing from 11 top-tier brands with the full Buy 3 Get 1 structure — and layering on rebates that most people don't even know exist. Fresh Start Tire Event — Active Now at Weirs Buy 3 Qualifying Tires → Get the 4th for $1 Stack GM Rewards Rebates → Up to $250 back 11 Qualifying Brands · GM Certified Installation · Free Alignment Check Offer valid through 5/31/2026. Rebate submission deadline 6/30/2026. Must be purchased at Weirs Buick GMC in Biddeford, ME. See service advisor for complete program details and vehicle eligibility. ══════════════════════════════════ WHY WEIRS — DARK ══════════════════════════════════ Why Maine Drivers Trust Weirs for This Event GM-Certified Technicians Only Every tire installation is handled by GM-trained technicians — the only way to guarantee your rebate eligibility and installation quality. Full Vehicle History on File We know your vehicle's service history. That means smarter recommendations — not guesses — about what you actually need during this visit. Alignment & Balance Included New tires on a vehicle with bad alignment wear out fast. We check both as part of every tire install — protecting your investment from mile one. No Pressure. Honest Advice. We'll tell you if your tires don't need replacing yet. We'd rather earn your trust for the long haul than push a sale you don't need today. Easy Online Scheduling Book your tire appointment at weirsgmc.com in under two minutes. Same-week appointments are usually available throughout the event. 65+ Years in Southern Maine Weirs has been serving Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunk, and Portland since 1959. We're not going anywhere — and we stand behind every service we perform. ══════════════════════════════════ FINAL CTA — RED ══════════════════════════════════ Lock In Your Fresh Start Savings Before May 31 Appointments are filling up as the event progresses. Schedule now to make sure you get your preferred time slot — and your full set of savings. Schedule My Appointment See Tire Inventory & Pricing Call Our Service Team Weirs Buick GMC · Biddeford, Maine · weirsgmc.com · GM Certified Service · Open 7 Days ARTICLE FOOTER Published by the Weirs Buick GMC Service Team · Biddeford, Maine · weirsgmc.com · GM Certified Service since 1959 The seasonal sale comes and goes, but our tire price match guarantee runs year-round at Weirs GMC in Southern Maine.

══════════════════════════════════ PARALLAX HERO ══════════════════════════════════ Weirs Buick GMC · GM Certified Service · Biddeford, Maine When Is It Time for New Tires? What Every Maine Driver Needs to Know Weirs Service Team Southern Maine Tire Safety Guide ══════════════════════════════════ INTRO — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ Most drivers wait too long to replace their tires. By the time a tire looks bad, it's usually been performing below safe levels for months. In Maine, that's a problem — our roads don't forgive worn rubber. From frost heaves on Route 1 to wet spring mornings on I-95, Southern Maine roads put real demands on your tires year-round. Knowing when to replace them isn't just about saving money — it's about staying safe. Here's exactly how to tell when it's time. 2/32" Legal Minimum Tread Depth 4/32" Recommended for Wet Roads 65+ Years Serving Maine ══════════════════════════════════ THE COIN TESTS — DARK ══════════════════════════════════ The Coin Tests Every Driver Should Know You don't need special tools to check your tire tread depth. Two coins from your pocket will tell you everything. Here's how to do both tests: 🪙 The Penny Test Insert a penny into your tread groove with Lincoln's head pointing down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tread is at or below 2/32" — the legal minimum. Replace Now 🟡 The Quarter Test Insert a quarter with Washington's head pointing down. If you can see the top of his head, you're at 4/32" or below. On wet Maine roads, you should start shopping now. Start Shopping Pro tip: check tread depth in multiple spots across each tire — center, inside edge, and outside edge. Uneven wear tells you something about your alignment or inflation pressure, not just the tire's age. ══════════════════════════════════ 5 WARNING SIGNS — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ 5 Warning Signs Your Tires Are Telling You Something Tread depth is only one part of the picture. Here are the five warning signs that mean it's time for a professional inspection — or a replacement — regardless of how many miles are on the tires. ══════════════════════════════════ PARALLAX DIVIDER STRIP ══════════════════════════════════ "A worn tire doesn't fail slowly. It fails all at once — usually at the worst possible time." GM-Certified Advisors · Weirs Buick GMC · Biddeford, Maine ══════════════════════════════════ WARNING SIGNS LIST — DARK ══════════════════════════════════ 1 Cracks or Bulges in the Sidewall Sidewall damage is a structural failure waiting to happen. UV exposure, age, and pothole impacts can all cause the rubber to crack or bubble. If you see it, stop driving on it — a blowout is the likely outcome if you don't. 2 Vibration While Driving at Highway Speed Some vibration is normal, but if it's new or getting worse — especially above 55 mph on I-95 or the Turnpike — it often points to internal damage, a balance issue, or a belt separation inside the tire. Have it inspected right away. 3 Uneven Tread Wear If one edge of the tire is wearing significantly faster than the other, your alignment is off. Driving on tires with uneven wear in Maine's spring pothole season accelerates the problem fast. Center wear typically signals overinflation; edge wear signals underinflation or alignment issues. 4 The Car Pulls to One Side Consistent pulling can be a tire pressure issue, an alignment problem, or a tire that's wearing unevenly due to a manufacturing defect or internal damage. It's worth having a tech check all four tires before assuming it's just the alignment. 5 Your Tires Are Over 6 Years Old Even if the tread looks fine, rubber degrades from the inside out. Most tire manufacturers — and GM — recommend inspection at 6 years and replacement at 10 years regardless of tread depth. Maine winters accelerate rubber aging, so 6 years is a real threshold here. ══════════════════════════════════ SEASONAL TIMING — LIGHT ══════════════════════════════════ The Best Time of Year to Buy Tires in Maine Timing your tire purchase around Maine's seasons isn't just smart — it can save you money and keep you safer through the transitions. Here's what to think about by season: Season What to Watch For Action Spring (Now) Post-winter wear, frost heave damage, sidewall cracks from cold Best time to inspect and replace — tire events like ours are running now Summer Heat builds pressure; check inflation monthly on highway vehicles Good time to buy all-seasons before fall shoulder season hits Fall (Oct–Nov) Below 45°F, all-season rubber loses grip — critical window If tread is borderline, replace before first frost — don't wait Winter Cold reduces tire pressure 1–2 PSI per 10°F drop Check pressure weekly; avoid replacing in extreme cold if possible Bottom line for Maine drivers: Spring is the single best time to replace tires. You're coming off a hard winter, our Fresh Start Tire Event rebates are active, and you have the full driving season ahead to break in new rubber properly. ══════════════════════════════════ OFFER CALLOUT — WHITE ══════════════════════════════════ Spring Tire Savings at Weirs — Buy 3, Get 1 for $1 If your coin test or warning sign check comes back with bad news, the timing actually works in your favor right now. Our GM-sponsored Fresh Start Tire Event is running through May 31, 2026. Buy 3 Tires, Get the 4th for $1 Valid on 11 qualifying brands including Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, and more Stack with GM Rewards up to $250 back on qualifying purchases Offer valid through 5/31/2026. Rebate submission deadline 6/30/2026. See service advisor for details. Qualifying brands and vehicles may vary. You don't have to wait until things get worse. If you're already seeing two or more of the warning signs above, now is the time — and the savings are real. ══════════════════════════════════ WHY WEIRS — DARK ══════════════════════════════════ Why Southern Maine Drivers Choose Weirs Buick GMC for Tires GM-Certified Technicians Every tire installation and inspection is handled by certified techs trained to GM standards — not commission-driven sales staff. Free Tread Depth Check Not sure if yours are bad? Stop in. We'll check all four tires and give you an honest read — no pressure, no obligation. Correct Alignment & Balancing New tires only last if your alignment is right. We check both as part of every tire installation — protecting your investment from day one. 65+ Years in Southern Maine We've been serving Biddeford, Saco, Kennebunk, and Portland since 1959. Your neighbors have trusted us — and they keep coming back. Online Scheduling Book your tire appointment online in under two minutes. No hold music, no back-and-forth — just pick a time and we'll have you in and out. TPMS Service Included Tire pressure monitoring system sensors are reset and tested with every set of new tires so your dashboard warning light doesn't come back on an hour later. ══════════════════════════════════ FINAL CTA — RED ══════════════════════════════════ Don't Wait Until Maine Roads Make the Decision For You Schedule your free tire inspection today — or shop our tire inventory and lock in your Fresh Start savings before May 31, 2026. Schedule Free Inspection Shop Tires & Savings Call Our Service Team Weirs Buick GMC · Biddeford, Maine · GM Certified Service · Open 7 Days ARTICLE FOOTER Published by the Weirs Buick GMC Service Team · Biddeford, Maine · weirsgmc.com · GM Certified Service since 1959 When it’s time, you don’t have to overpay — see our tire price match guarantee and tire options at Weirs GMC in Biddeford.

GMC Sierra 1500 · Buying Guide Is July the Best Time to Buy a GMC Sierra in Southern Maine? This July, yes — and it's not close. GM's Employee Pricing event plus stackable rebates make right now one of the strongest windows of the year to buy a Sierra 1500. See This Month's Sierra Offers Why Now The Short Answer Why July Is a Strong Time to Buy Timing a truck purchase usually comes down to two things: the incentives on the hood and the selection on the lot. Right now, both line up. Through early August, GM is running Employee Pricing on every Sierra 1500 — and at Weirs GMC in Arundel, you can stack that with 0% APR or trade it for thousands in rebates. That combination doesn't show up every month. Summer is also when Southern Maine buyers actually put a truck to work — hauling to camp, towing the boat to the ramp, gravel runs on the back roads around Biddeford and Kennebunk. Buying now means you own it for the whole season, not after it ends. See exactly what's available on our Sierra Below Employee Pricing page, or start broad at Find My GMC Truck. The Case for Now What Makes This Window Different Factor Why It Matters in July 2026 Employee Pricing Preferred, below-MSRP price on every Sierra 1500 — limited-time 0% APR Available for 36 months and stacks with Employee Pricing (A+/A1)* Rebates Up to $7,250 combined if you take cash instead of the rate Selection 25MY and 26MY both in stock — widest trim choice before fall Use it now Own it for boating, camp, and hauling season, not after *Well-qualified A+/A1 credit-tier buyers financing through GM Financial; program July 1 – August 3, 2026; subject to change. Contact us for current numbers. Our Quick Take Should You Buy Now or Wait? Want the biggest discount →  Buy now — Employee Pricing plus rebates rarely stack this well later in the year. Need it for summer towing/hauling →  Buy now — waiting means missing the season you'd use it most. Chasing a specific trim or color →  Buy now — selection is widest before fall model-year churn. Not in a hurry at all →  At least lock your number now; incentives change month to month and may not be this strong. See This Month's Sierra Deal FAQ Best Time to Buy Questions Is July really a good time to buy a Sierra? This July, yes. GM's Employee Pricing event runs July 1 through August 3, 2026, and at Weirs GMC you can stack it with 0% APR or take up to $7,250 in rebates instead. That combination of a below-MSRP price plus strong financing or cash is one of the best windows of the year. See the current offers. Will the deals get better if I wait until fall? There's no guarantee. Incentives change every month, and Employee Pricing is a limited-time event. Fall can bring model-year clearance on leftover units, but selection shrinks and the specific Employee Pricing + rebate stack available now may not return. If you want a particular trim, now is the safer bet. Is it better to buy at the end of the month? End of month can help because sales targets are in play, but the bigger lever right now is the manufacturer program itself — Employee Pricing and the rebate stack apply all month. We'll always work to sharpen your number regardless of the calendar date. Should I buy now or order a truck? If a truck on our lot fits, buying now captures this month's incentives immediately. Ordering can make sense for a very specific build, but incentives apply at delivery and may differ by then. We can walk you through both at our Arundel showroom. Does buying in summer help with my trade? Trucks and SUVs tend to hold strong demand year-round in Maine, and this month's Trade Assist adds dealer cash on top of your trade's value on the rebate path. Bring your trade in and we'll appraise it while you look. How long does the current program last? The Employee Pricing program runs July 1 through August 3, 2026, and is subject to change. Inventory moves fast during these events, so the earlier you come in, the better your selection. Visit Weirs GMC Buy Your Sierra This Summer in Arundel Employee Pricing, 0% APR, or up to $7,250 off — while selection is widest. Minutes from Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Portland. Shop Sierra 1500 Inventory Schedule a Test Drive This Month's Sierra Offers Sierra Engine Guide Value Your Trade-In Call 207-600-1088