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I'm the Social Media Director at Harry Robinson Buick GMC. It is where we promise to treat you the way we want to be treated when we make a major purchase. We want you to enjoy the experience when you do business with Harry Robinson Buick GMC! You can expect prompt, friendly, courteous and competent service that keeps our customers consistently ranking Harry Robinson Buick GMC as the Top Dealer in Fort Smith and beyond in customer satisfaction for Both sales & service.

Fort Smith’s Largest Used Car Sale Ever!

Our staff at Harry Robinson Buick GMC is qualified and knowledgeable. The shortest tenured sales staff member has been at our dealership more than 3 years. Our sales consultants have a combined 64 years of experience on OUR showroom. All sales consultants have a minimum of 5 years sales experience. Our sales managers have combined 118 years of experience at our store! Our sales managers have been here an average of 15 1/2 years. We have had no turnover in our sales department for 3 years!… Read More Fort Smith’s Largest Used Car Sale Ever!

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2023 Arkansas Dealer of the Year Buick & GMC; Consumer Satisfaction Award

Congratulations! Harry Robinson Buick GMC has earned distinction as the Arkansas 2023 Dealer of the Year for both Buick & GMC! From all of us here at DealerRater, we commend you and your team for their extraordinary excellence in helping car shoppers find their perfect match. This award recognizes your dealership as an industry leader in your state.… Read More 2023 Arkansas Dealer of the Year Buick & GMC; Consumer Satisfaction Award

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Harry’s Heart to Heart Diaper Drive 2023

Heart to Heart Pregnancy & Family Care Center is dedicated to helping young girls, women, men & families who are expecting. Heart to Heart is local. Located on 16th Street here in Fort Smith, they offer baby and maternity supplies. All items are provided to clients completely free of charge. Items available vary but can include diapers, formula, maternity and baby clothes, furniture, cribs and mattresses, strollers, car seats and more.… Read More Harry’s Heart to Heart Diaper Drive 2023

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Credit Reporting Changes 2022

This year will see changes that could positively change how debt shows up on your credit report.
Starting in July 2022, Equifax, Experian & Transunion will no longer include…… Read More Credit Reporting Changes 2022

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Top-Tier Fuel: Why it Matters

Why it matters…
Not using top-tier fuel could void your warranty, causing costly out-of-pocket repairs, and cause issues for your engine.… Read More Top-Tier Fuel: Why it Matters

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Appraisal: What to Expect

What Do Car Appraisers Look For?
It’s important to know what car appraisers look for during their inspection. Here is what to expect:… Read More Appraisal: What to Expect

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2022 DealerRater Awards

Thanks to our customers; We Won! From DealerRater GM Jamie Oldershaw: Congratulations! It is my privilege to share on behalf of all of us here at DealerRater that HarryRobinson Buick GMC is named Arkansas 2022 Dealer of the Year for Buick & GMC. You and your teamdid an extraordinary job helping car shoppers find their… Read More 2022 DealerRater Awards

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December of Kindness: Week 5

December and 2021 is coming to a close so let us use this ending as an inspiration for a new beginning in 2022. If you haven’t chosen your theme or word or mantra for the new year, may I suggest KINDNESS.… Read More December of Kindness: Week 5

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December of Kindness: Week 4

Renee said, We think we change children’s lives with adoption, but the truth is they change ours. We experience and learn things we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to otherwise. If you can’t adopt or foster consider all the other ways you can help. If you want to know how you can help call me I would love to share!… Read More December of Kindness: Week 4

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December of Kindness: Week 3

“Adoption is amazing! It is a great opportunity to get a child and welcome them as part of your family. I don’t have any doubt that God chooses for me to be a part of the Henry family. Adoption is a great thing, so if you are thinking about adoption I would wildly encourage you to do it. I would never want to NOT be a part of my family. I don’t know much about my birth mother, but I do know she must have been a very kind and loving person to let somebody adopt me. I love being adopted!!”… Read More December of Kindness: Week 3

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2021 Pearly Awards

We decided to include a few “pearly” (superlative) awards along with our awards of recognition. First, let me tell you the Christmas party was so fun! We had a corn hole tournament, trivia, ping pong, fabulous food, a bar, and a photo area. There were some great gifts for the winners. … Read More 2021 Pearly Awards

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December of Kindness 2021

Terry is one of our favorite employees & a GetReal24 resident. He’s pictured here with Harry Robinson Buick GMC’s general sales manager, Scott who is also a former foster. … Read More December of Kindness 2021

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Gratitude Month: Polly Crable

It’s November, and around here we like to celebrate Gratitude. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories of gratitude from our team members.… Read More Gratitude Month: Polly Crable

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Gratitude Month: Skip Hill

It’s November, and around here we like to celebrate Gratitude. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories of gratitude from our team members. Today we celebrate with Skip. Skip is the finance director for #hrbg ”What I’m thankful for” I’M THANKFUL TO HARRY ROBINSON BUICK GMC FAMILY FOR STILL PUTTING UP WITH ME AFTER… Read More Gratitude Month: Skip Hill

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Gratitude Month: Shlaine Locust

Today we celebrate with Shlaine. Shlaine is the warranty clerk for Harry Robinson Sallisaw Ford in Oklahoma. … Read More Gratitude Month: Shlaine Locust

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Gratitude Month: Marty Phillips

It’s November, and around here we like to celebrate Gratitude. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories of gratitude from our team members.… Read More Gratitude Month: Marty Phillips

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Gratitude Month: Renee Durham

Renee just celebrated her 25th anniversary with Harry Robinson Automotive Family. She has been awarded the Patriotic Employer Award, and was recognized as a Woman in Business Leader. Through her leadership our dealerships have become deeply involved in philanthropic efforts for education, fostering, and meeting the needs of children in our community. We are also leaders in the women in automotive community having high representation for women in every department & key leadership roles. I must mention also that for the past three years she has been a finalist for Best of the Best Boss in the Arkansas Oklahoma River Valley.… Read More Gratitude Month: Renee Durham

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Gratitude Month: Chris Wilson

🍂The year 2021 has been good to me from health, financial, and personal standpoints. It could be the best year I’ve had overall in a long time when I really think about it. My daughters are both doing great in school and have solid friends and are genuinely happy with life. My wife and I have begun the process of moving to Fort Smith to make life easier and more convenient for us both. My folks are still alive and kicking. Work has been fun and entertaining as always. Life is good! -Chris… Read More Gratitude Month: Chris Wilson

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Gratitude Month: Cathy Creekmore

Today we celebrate with me , Cathy Creekmore. I am the social media director for Harry Robinson Automotive Family I’m doing mine today so I can say HBD Marine Corps!! And, my grandbaby is visiting so I’m all feely today … Read More Gratitude Month: Cathy Creekmore

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SWTR Best of the Best: WINNERS!

Thanks to our awesome customers! We’re proud to announce that we were honored with four Best of the Best Awards by the Southwest Times Record. All because of YOUR votes!… Read More SWTR Best of the Best: WINNERS!

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Gratitude Month: Saralinna Wilson

It’s November, and around here we like to celebrate Gratitude. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories of gratitude from our team members.… Read More Gratitude Month: Saralinna Wilson

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Gratitude Month: James Durham

It’s November, and around here we like to celebrate Gratitude. Throughout the month we will be sharing stories of gratitude from our team members. Today we kick things off with James. James Durham has been a sales consultant here at HRBG for years, & has been recently promoted to Finance Manager! I’m thankful for “life”……Thankful… Read More Gratitude Month: James Durham

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Best of River Valley Awards

Thanks to our awesome customers! We’re proud to announce that we were honored with several Best of the River Valley Awards by the Northwest Arkansas Gazette. All because of YOUR votes! Best of the River Valley Auto Dealer Service Center Best of the River Valley Auto Collision Center Best of the River Valley Auto Dealership-Finalist… Read More Best of River Valley Awards

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Fast 15: Alexis Durham Brown

Congratulations to Alexis Brown, customer experience manager for both Harry Robinson Buick GMC & Sallisaw Ford. She has been honored by Talk Business & Politics as a member of their 2021 Fast 15 class.… Read More Fast 15: Alexis Durham Brown

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We Want to Buy Your Car!

We’re looking for vehicles 2013 or newer with less than 120,000 miles. Follow this link for more details & to reach out to us. … Read More We Want to Buy Your Car!

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Women’s History Month: The Damsels of Design

This is my last blog of this 2021 Women’s History Month, and I’m featuring the “Damsels of Design.”In the mid-1950’s Harley J Earl, General Motors VP of Design, recognized the growing buy power of women in the home & thought that would extend to car buying. He put together a 10-member team to give GM… Read More Women’s History Month: The Damsels of Design

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Women’s History Month: Charlotte Bridgwood & Florence Lawrence

The first movie star, the turn signal, and the future of automotive. #womeninautomotive #ChooseToChallenge #womenshistory … Read More Women’s History Month: Charlotte Bridgwood & Florence Lawrence

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Harry Robinson Buick GMC VIP Employee of the Month

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Being nominated is an honor; winning is awesome! I’m talking about being a VIP Employee of the month. We don’t use VIP’s usual interpretation, we call ourselves Valuable, Inspiring, Positive employees. Our motto being: It’s up to everyone to create a positive culture. Speaking from a… Read More Harry Robinson Buick GMC VIP Employee of the Month

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Women’s History Month: Mary Barra

As a woman in automotive & a huge advocate for female leadership, I’m excited about the first woman I’m featuring, Mary Barra. Ms. Barra is not only an amazing female leader in a male-dominated industry; her leadership style is feminine and powerful. Mary Barra is the CEO of General Motors. General Motors was the first — and remains the only — automaker to be led by a female CEO. GM is one of only two Fortune 500 companies with women in CEO and CFO positions. Six of the 11 members of the board of directors are women. Ms. Barra is famous at GM for her inclusive leadership style & has been known to have “town hall” type meetings to seek input on projects. She has been praised for creating an inclusive environment where employees feel they can voice their opinions. She’s increased efficiency in some very creative ways. She cultivates a culture where departments work together when they had previously never done so. This style of leadership has produced highly effective teams. She is both a breath of fresh air & a force to be reckoned with. … Read More Women’s History Month: Mary Barra

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BTWednesday: Diesel Gelling-A Cold Weather Issue Arkansans & Oklahomans Have Probably Never Had to Consider

Diesels will start to gel in temperatures this low! In severe cold, even the best winter blend diesel fuel can reach its cloud point (the measure of diesel’s low-temperature operability) and begin to gel up. Due to so many differences in fuel quality existing across North America and the fact that each vehicle’s exposure to cold weather will be different, there is no definitive temperature at which diesel begins to gel. However, most fuels reach their cloud point between 20 degrees F and -18 degrees F. … Read More BTWednesday: Diesel Gelling-A Cold Weather Issue Arkansans & Oklahomans Have Probably Never Had to Consider

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BTWednesday: Local Business Spotlight-The Cassie Elwonger Team-Keller Williams Platinum Realty

Candi says, ” we’re in the business of HELPING people. We love building lifelong relationships with our clients that turn into friends. Need a REALTOR? We got you! Need a plumber, handyman, or electrician recommendation? We have that too!”… Read More BTWednesday: Local Business Spotlight-The Cassie Elwonger Team-Keller Williams Platinum Realty

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Harry Robinson Buick GMC Wins 2021 DealerRater GMC Dealer of the Year Award

“Car buyers have spoken and have identified Harry Robinson Buick GMC as the best GMC dealer to do business with in United States,” said DealerRater General Manager Jamie Oldershaw. “The quality and number of reviews for Harry Robinson Buick GMC speak volumes of the top-notch experiences they provide to customers.”… Read More Harry Robinson Buick GMC Wins 2021 DealerRater GMC Dealer of the Year Award

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BTWednesday: Autocheck Reports

We now have a new website provider, so I wanted to be sure to let everyone know that we still provide an Autocheck report for every used vehicle on our lot. The screenshots below point out the button’s location on the new website, clickable on the search results page (top photo) & on the vehicle’s detail page.… Read More BTWednesday: Autocheck Reports

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Celebrating an Icon in American History

Martin Luther King, Jr was an American hero who left us too soon. We’ve all heard echoes of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. And, most of us hope for a world where we can all be judged on our character’s content and not the color of our skin.… Read More Celebrating an Icon in American History

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6 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Credit

Banks use our credit scores to consider the risk they take by giving us a loan. This means having a better credit score will get you a better interest rate & which will save you even more money to build your credit.… Read More 6 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Credit

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2021: Grit, Gratitude & a Will-do Spirit

I think it’s fair to say, 2020 seems to have been a year of struggle. The mental struggle of facing a quieter, less busy lifestyle was no small feat for those more extroverted among us. The emotional battle for those taking care of sick family members or who have lost loved ones. The pressure at… Read More 2021: Grit, Gratitude & a Will-do Spirit

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Opportunity for River Valley Business Owners & Local Charities!

Opportunity for River Valley Business Owners & Local Charities!… Read More Opportunity for River Valley Business Owners & Local Charities!

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2020 Pearly Awards

In recent years, we have started a tradition of doing Superlative Awards at our annual Christmas Party. Generally, it’s not an official awards ceremony, it’s more of a fun thing we do after the dinner and before the dancing. They’ve never had an “official” name & they’re always different each year. We have had to… Read More 2020 Pearly Awards

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Sierra Full of Joy 7

We’re excited to kick off our 7th Annual Sierra Full of Joy on Sunday, December 1st!  Sierra Full of Joy is our annual donation drive to help local foster children. Each year we take up donations for THE Call of Crawford & Sebastian Counties. The state of Arkansas has nearly 5,000 children in foster care,… Read More Sierra Full of Joy 7

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Five Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe When Driving

Five Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe When Driving   When we drive safely, everyone on the road wins. Not only do we protect ourselves and our passengers, but we also help others at the same time. If you don’t want to be labeled a high-risk driver, then you should do all you can… Read More Five Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe When Driving

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How to Plan a Safe, Comfortable Road Trip for an Unforgettable Summer

How to Plan a Safe, Comfortable Road Trip for an Unforgettable Summer   Are you making plans for an epic road trip this summer? Exploring the open road by truck can make for an exciting vacation. Before you start packing those bags, though, you need to take care of a few essential tasks to keep… Read More How to Plan a Safe, Comfortable Road Trip for an Unforgettable Summer

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Useful and Cool: Finding the Right Gift for the Car Lover on Your List

Useful and Cool: Finding the Right Gift for the Car Lover on Your List Car lovers are very picky about what goes into their vehicles, and it’s likely that they already have most of what they need and desire. That means Christmas gift shoppers have to be more diligent about doing their homework and learning… Read More Useful and Cool: Finding the Right Gift for the Car Lover on Your List

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Sierra Full of Joy 6

We’re excited to kick off Sierra Full of Joy on Tuesday November 27th!  Sierra Full of Joy is our annual donation drive to help local foster children. Each year we take up donations for The Children’s Emergency Shelter & The CALL. Fort Smith Children’s Emergency Shelter provides shelter & care, in a safe, structured home-like environment… Read More Sierra Full of Joy 6

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Please Vote for Harry Robinson Buick GMC!

We are honored to be among the nominees for River Valley’s Best of the Best 2018! Not only did we receive nominations in Best Collision/Body Shop, Auto Service/Repair, Large Used Auto Dealer & New Car Auto Dealer, but also for Best Place to Work and Best Customer Service! What an unexpected recognition! We strive to… Read More Please Vote for Harry Robinson Buick GMC!

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Auto news: 40 Under 40 Retail Honoree Amanda Mendenhall. Harry Robinson Buick GMC, Fort Smith Arkansas

Congratulations to our Service Manager, Amanda!! Amanda Mendenhall AGE: 37 POSITION: Service manager, Harry Robinson Buick-GMC, Fort Smith, Ark. ACHIEVEMENT: In the last year, more than tripled service department profit by more than doubling labor hours per ticket and by performing inspections intended to show customers worn parts on their vehicles Amanda Mendenhall’s recipe for… Read More Auto news: 40 Under 40 Retail Honoree Amanda Mendenhall. Harry Robinson Buick GMC, Fort Smith Arkansas

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Best of Best Fort Smith 2018

  We would very much appreciate your nominations for this years Best of the Best. You guys have given us awards every year for the past few years, and it’s time for this year’s nominations. We would appreciate your noms in the following categories: 🚗Auto Service & Repair-Dealer 🚙Collision/Body Shop-Dealer 🚗New Auto Dealer 🚙Large Used… Read More Best of Best Fort Smith 2018

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Buick Owners-Fort Smith, Arkansas

At Harry Robinson Buick GMC we don’t just sell Buicks, we own them! About 10 of us own Buicks & we are in Love with them. Buick offers the best ride on the road, elegant styling, great gas mileage and luxury!… Read More Buick Owners-Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Cathy Nesbit – How Culture Creates Community | Terry Lancaster

Source: Cathy Nesbit – How Culture Creates Community | Terry Lancaster | Social Sales Speaker • Trainer • #1 Best Selling Author   Cathy Nesbit – How Culture Creates Community If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: “Sticking feathers up your butt doesn’t make you a chicken.” Social media is enormously… Read More Cathy Nesbit – How Culture Creates Community | Terry Lancaster

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