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Murphysboro sits about 15 minutes west of our showroom at 1015 E. Walnut St., an easy drive along Route 13 for anyone shopping new or used. As a Buick GMC dealership near Murphysboro, Auffenberg of Carbondale carries GMC trucks and SUVs, Buick crossovers, a broad pre-owned selection, and a full-service repair shop under one roof. Our store is part of the Chris Auffenberg Auto Group, and our team handles everything from the first test drive to long-term maintenance. Plenty of Jackson County families have found the short trip well worth it.
Shoppers interested in electric trucks will find plenty of support here. We’ve built our store into the southern Illinois authority on GMC electric vehicles, and our EV test drive program lets you spend real time behind the wheel of a Sierra EV or Hummer EV before deciding. Collision damage doesn’t call for a separate stop either, since the on-site collision and body shop handles OEM-standard repairs without a third-party referral. For questions outside a service visit, our weekday Concierge program runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gives owners a direct line to someone who can help.
Our new GMC inventory leans heavily on trucks, including the Sierra 1500 and the midsize Canyon, along with family-friendly SUVs like the Acadia and Yukon. Buick fans can compare the Envista, Encore GX, and Enclave, each built for comfortable everyday driving. Not every buyer wants new, and that’s fine with us. Our certified pre-owned vehicles come with manufacturer-backed warranty coverage and a detailed inspection, which gives Murphysboro shoppers more peace of mind than a typical used purchase. The broader used lineup includes cars, trucks, and SUVs from many different brands.
Many customers start by finding out what their current vehicle is worth, and our trade-in valuation tool gives you a solid starting number. From there, the finance team at Auffenberg of Carbondale looks at your budget and goals, then lays out purchase or lease options in plain language. Nobody likes surprises in the paperwork, so we explain each document before you sign anything. Murphysboro-area customers who want a head start can fill out our online financing application before coming in, which cuts down on time spent at the desk.
Our service department covers everything from routine oil changes and tire rotations to brake work, transmission service, and powertrain repairs. Certified technicians work on your Buick or GMC using genuine OEM parts from our on-site parts center, so replacements match what came from the factory. Since the shop handles both scheduled maintenance and bigger drivetrain jobs, your vehicle can stay with one team for the long haul. Booking is simple through our online service scheduling form, and drivers from across Jackson County can choose a time that fits around work and school.
Founded in 1843 as the Jackson County seat, the town has deep roots along the Big Muddy River. Civil War general John A. Logan was born in Jackson County, and the General John A. Logan Museum in town tells his story. Every September, the Murphysboro Apple Festival fills the streets with a parade, carnival rides, and local food, a tradition dating back to the early 1950s. Outdoor time is never far off, with Lake Murphysboro State Park and the Shawnee National Forest close by. That mix of small-town pride and weekend backroads shapes drivers who need vehicles ready for both.
