Which Buick and GMC dealer is best for Edgeworth Place buyers?
Ask around Edgeworth Place which dealer to use, and most people will tell you the closest one. For a Buick or GMC, that’s DeMontrond Buick GMC, and our store on FM 1960 sits farther out.
Closest is a fair first test. For a truck or SUV you’ll finance, service, and keep for years, it’s the weakest test you can run.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Houston. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
DeMontrond Buick GMC is the closest store to Edgeworth Place
If distance is your only test, DeMontrond Buick GMC wins it. In a straight line it sits about five miles closer to Edgeworth Place than we do. Our store at 11300 FM 1960 Rd W is 17.2 miles away. By road that’s about 22.3 miles and about 32 minutes in light traffic, mostly on Beltway 8 and the Sam Houston Tollway before you turn onto Fallbrook Drive.
Rush hour on Beltway 8 runs longer than that. Treat 32 minutes as a good-day number and plan the trip outside commute hours if you can.
So the real question for an Edgeworth Place buyer is what those extra miles buy. They buy three things. The first is a review record you can read before you leave home. The second is the full GMC truck and SUV lineup in one store, and the third is a service drive worth coming back to.
The Beltway 8 drive only has to happen once
Most of a purchase can happen from home in Edgeworth Place, so the drive to FM 1960 comes down to one visit. In the 2025 Car Buyer Journey Study, 63% of recent buyers said a mix of online and in-store steps is the ideal way to buy (Cox Automotive, 2026). We set up our process that way, so the miles go toward a decision instead of a first conversation.
Do these three things before you get on the tollway:
- Value your trade online. The valuation applies toward your purchase, so you arrive knowing what your current vehicle brings.
- Get pre-approved. A fast online pre-approval sets your terms before you pick a vehicle.
- Ask for the price on one vehicle. We show pricing and terms on a specific unit, so you can check the numbers before you drive 22 miles for them.
Then make one phone call. Confirm the vehicle is on the lot and ready to drive, and the 32 minutes are spent well.
Houston buys trucks and SUVs, so the GMC lineup decides the trip
Around Edgeworth Place, as everywhere in Houston, the vehicle on the shopping list is usually a truck or an SUV. Trucks and SUVs made up 80.9% of the new vehicles Houston-area dealers sold in the 12 months ending May 2026 (TexAuto Facts, 2026). A store that carries every GMC truck and SUV lets you settle cab, bed, engine, and trim in a single visit.
We sell Buick and GMC and nothing else. That puts the whole GMC range under one roof, from the Canyon to the Sierra HD and the Yukon. Here is where each GMC starts, with one number worth knowing when you choose.
| GMC model | National starting MSRP range | One number worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra 1500 | $38,300 Pro to $84,400 Denali Ultimate | Tows up to 13,300 lbs in the Duramax Double Cab 2WD build |
| Sierra HD | $47,000 Pro to $94,200 Denali Ultimate | Sierra 3500 HD tows up to 36,000 lbs maximum available |
| Canyon | $38,900 Elevation to $57,300 AT4X | Canyon tows up to 7,700 lbs with the 2.7L TurboMax |
| Yukon | $69,600 Elevation to $103,900 Denali Ultimate | Yukon 3.0L Duramax 2WD is EPA rated 21 city, 26 highway mpg |
| Acadia | $43,600 Elevation to $63,400 Denali Ultimate | Acadia tows up to 5,000 lbs; Elevation seats up to 8 |
| Terrain | $30,400 Elevation to $42,200 Denali | Terrain FWD is EPA rated 27 mpg combined |
GMC’s starting MSRPs are national figures and leave out destination, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. On our lot, the price is set on each vehicle. On the Buick side, the Envista starts at $24,700, and the Enclave Avenir tops the lineup at $63,300.
Having the full range in one place changes how the visit ends. In a June 2026 Google review, O’Neal S. wrote: “I had a great experience working with John Ivanic. He was honest, transparent, and made the entire process feel straightforward with no pressure. He took the time to answer my questions, kept communication open, and went above and beyond to make sure I got into the vehicle I wanted instead of settling for something else.”
Edgeworth Place truck buyers can cross-shop Sierra and Silverado inside GM
If you’re torn between a Sierra and a Silverado, or a Yukon and a Tahoe, you’re still shopping GM, and you can drive both in one afternoon. The Silverado and Sierra posted their best combined US sales in 20 years in 2025 (GM, 2026). Lone Star Chevrolet is the nearest Chevrolet store to Edgeworth Place, at about 17.6 miles in a straight line, just past our 17.2.
That puts both GM stores at about the same distance from Edgeworth Place. A two-stop Saturday is simple to plan.
On our side, the choice often comes down to trim. The Sierra 1500 comes in eight trims, and the AT4 starts at $67,000 while the Denali starts at $66,100. Those two cost nearly the same and do different jobs, so pick by where the truck spends its weekends. The Yukon works the same way, with the AT4 at $76,600 and the Denali at $80,400.
Ask each store the same question before you drive anything. What is this exact configuration rated to tow? The answer lives on the build in front of you, and a fair comparison starts there.
Buyers who make the drive describe straight numbers and no pressure
What our buyers write about most is how the price and the trade get settled. They describe numbers laid out in the open, time to think, and nobody pushing. After 22 miles on Beltway 8, that’s what you want: a deal you understand, reached at your pace, with every question answered before you sign.
In a May 2026 Google review, Robert L. wrote: “Had a great experience working with the Daymon Domingue on my new GMC Sierra AT4 purchase. They were patient throughout the negotiation process, transparent with the numbers, and worked hard to help me get to a deal I was comfortable with. I appreciated that he took the time to answer all my questions, explain the pricing, and help maximize the value of my trade-in. The process was much smoother than I expected and I never felt pressured.”
Read any store’s reviews that way before you pick one. The star average tells you how a store scores. The review text tells you what happens at the desk, and a large base of reviews gives you more of those stories, from more buyers, over more years.
The service drive is the trip you’ll make most often
Over the life of a Buick or GMC, you’ll drive to the service department far more often than to the sales floor. Dealerships wrote more than 276 million repair orders in 2025 (NADA Data, 2025). Oil changes, tire rotations, and recalls all send you back, so choose the store you’ll be glad to return to.
Our technicians are factory trained on Buick and GMC, and they use genuine parts on every visit. The relationship has to keep going after delivery, too. J.D. Power’s 2025 Sales Satisfaction Index found that 22% of new-vehicle buyers want a dealership follow-up a few weeks after delivery, and 53% of them never get one (J.D. Power, 2025).
Repeat customers describe the relationship in their own words. In a June 2026 Google review, Chris G. wrote: “He consistently provides outstanding customer service and always has a positive, professional attitude. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, makes sure my vehicle is properly taken care of, and always helps me find the best deals and savings available.”
From Edgeworth Place, a service visit is the same 22-mile trip. Book ahead and ask how long the work will take, so you know whether to wait or plan your day around it.
When the closer store wins, and when the drive to FM 1960 does
If the vehicle you want is on the closest lot and you won’t use the service drive, the shorter trip makes sense. If you’re choosing among Sierra, Sierra HD, and Yukon builds, or you want one store for years of service, the drive to FM 1960 earns its 32 minutes. Here is how that sorts out by situation.
| If you’re shopping for | Weigh this first | Where it points |
|---|---|---|
| One vehicle already on the nearest lot | The shortest drive from Edgeworth Place | DeMontrond Buick GMC, the nearest Buick and GMC store |
| A Sierra, Sierra HD, or Yukon in one trim | The full GMC truck and SUV range in one store | Group 1 Buick GMC North on FM 1960 |
| A Sierra and a Silverado, back to back | Two GM stores at similar distances | Group 1 Buick GMC North and Lone Star Chevrolet |
| Years of Buick or GMC maintenance | Factory-trained technicians you’ll keep seeing | Group 1 Buick GMC North service drive |
Where Group 1 Buick GMC North sits among Edgeworth Place’s options
Three Buick and GMC stores and one Chevrolet store make up the short list for an Edgeworth Place buyer shopping GM trucks and SUVs. Here is how each compares on the GM brands it sells, its Google rating, and how many Google reviews stand behind that rating.
| Dealer | GM brands on the lot | Google rating, Sept 2026 | Google reviews, Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Buick GMC North | Buick and GMC, on FM 1960 in northwest Houston | 4.4 stars | 7,870 reviews |
| DeMontrond Buick GMC | Buick and GMC | 4.3 stars | 2,226 reviews |
| Big Star Buick GMC | Buick and GMC, on the East Freeway in Baytown | 4.2 stars | 2,538 reviews |
| Lone Star Chevrolet | Chevrolet, including the Silverado and Tahoe | 4.3 stars | 5,028 reviews |
Frequently asked questions
Is Group 1 Buick GMC North the old Beck and Masten Buick GMC North?
Yes. Beck & Masten Buick GMC North became Group 1 Buick GMC North effective October 6, 2025, with no change in staffing or day-to-day operations (Group 1 Automotive, 2026). It’s the same address on FM 1960 and the same people.
How long is the drive from Edgeworth Place during rush hour?
Longer than the 32-minute light-traffic estimate, and it changes day to day on Beltway 8. Plan your visit outside commute hours if you can, and call ahead so the vehicle is ready when you arrive.
Does DeMontrond Buick GMC sell the same models you do?
Yes. Franchised Buick and GMC stores sell the same current lineup. What differs is the stock on each lot that week and the service drive you’ll return to, so check inventory online before you choose either trip.
Can I get my Buick or GMC serviced with you if I bought it somewhere else?
Yes. Our service drive works on Buick and GMC vehicles whichever dealer sold them, with factory-trained technicians and genuine parts.
Can an Edgeworth Place buyer shop certified pre-owned with you too?
Yes, we carry new, used, and certified pre-owned Buick and GMC vehicles. GM’s CarBravo Bravo Tier now carries a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty with no deductible on vehicles up to 10 years old with fewer than 100,000 miles (GM, 2026).
What should I bring when I drive in from Edgeworth Place?
Bring your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and the title or payoff details for your trade. If you finished the pre-approval and trade valuation online, the visit is mostly the test drive and the signatures.
The closest dealer wins one trip from Edgeworth Place
Ask around Edgeworth Place and you’ll still hear “go to the closest one.” For a single quick purchase off the nearest lot, that’s fair advice, and DeMontrond Buick GMC is that store. For a Sierra, a Yukon, or an Enclave you’ll finance, service, and keep, the better test is which store you’ll want to keep driving to, and the drive gets short when the trade and the loan are done before you leave home.
How Group 1 Buick GMC North turns the Beltway 8 drive into one trip
The drive from Edgeworth Place pays off when you only make it once for the sale. Customers rate us 4.4 stars across 7,870 Google reviews, the most reviews of any Buick or GMC dealer in the Houston area, and 4.4 stars across 1,474 DealerRater reviews. What they call out most is the plain talk on price and trade.
You value your trade and get pre-approved online, we show the price and terms on the exact vehicle, and you finish in store. In a June 2026 Google review, Kimberly W. wrote: “the team at Group1 was very professional and helpful. They answered our questions and showed us the vehicle we wanted to see. They were super friendly and very personable. We are very satisfied with our purchase and the customer service.”
After the sale, our factory-trained Buick and GMC technicians take over for the life of the vehicle. In a May 2026 Google review, Lorenzo G. wrote: “she made me feel valued as a customer and confident that my vehicle was in great hands. Her positive attitude and dedication to excellent service set the standard for what every dealership experience should be.”
Group 1 Buick GMC North is the Buick and GMC store worth the Beltway 8 drive from Edgeworth Place once your trade and loan are handled online. Browse the lineup, value your trade, and get pre-approved before you make the one trip in.
Group 1 Buick GMC North answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Houston showroom, or call (281) 897-6690.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Group 1 Buick GMC North for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
