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Most shoppers need one of these: shop inventory, warranty and certified used, financing, Appearance Package, or the model guides for Chevrolet, Ford, Ram and Dodge. We sell new vehicles at invoice with no dealer add-ons.
Certified used by model (17)
- Used Blazer by Year: CarBravo
- Used Bronco Sport by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Charger & Challenger by Year: MPG & Certified
- Used Colorado by Year: CarBravo
- Used Durango by Year: MPG & Certified
- Used Edge by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Equinox by Year: CarBravo
- Used Escape by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Expedition by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Explorer by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used F-150 by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Ram 1500 by Year: MPG & Certified
- Used Ranger by Year: MPG & Blue Advantage
- Used Silverado 1500 by Year: CarBravo
- Used Tahoe & Suburban by Year: CarBravo
- Used Traverse by Year: CarBravo
- Used Trax & Trailblazer Guide: Years & CarBravo
Trims and packages explained (29)
- 2026 Chevy Colorado Trims Explained: WT to ZR2
- 2026 Silverado HD Trims Explained
- 2027 Chevy Tahoe Trims & Engines Explained
- 2027 Ram 1500 Trims Explained: Tradesman to TRX
- 2027 Ram 2500 & 3500 Trims Explained
- 2027 Silverado 1500 Trims Explained
- Car & Truck Incentives Explained: Where to Check
- Certified Pre-Owned Chevy, Ford & Ram Explained
- Ford Bronco Trims Explained: Base to Raptor
- Ford Equipment Group Codes & Lariat Packages
- Ford F-150 Trims Explained: XL to Raptor
- Ford FX4 Off-Road Package Explained
- Ford Ranger Trims Explained
- Ford Super Duty Trims & Packages Explained
- Ford Tow, Plow & Upfit Packages: Worth It?
- Ford Tremor Package Explained
- Hauling Farm Equipment With a Pickup in WI
- Is Ram's Towing Technology Group Worth It?
- Is the Ram 1500 Trailer Tow Group II Worth It?
- Ram 1500 Big Horn Level 2 Group: Worth It?
- Ram 1500 vs. F-150 vs. Silverado 1500 Trim Ladder
- Ram 2500/3500: Is the Cummins Worth $12,995?
- Ram HD 5th-Wheel Prep, Max Tow & Cold Weather
- Ram Level 1 vs. Level 2 Equipment Groups, Decoded
- Silverado Z71 vs. Trail Boss vs. ZR2
- Super Duty 360° Camera & XLT Premium Packages
- Super Duty Appearance Packages: Worth It?
- Super Duty Camper & Snowplow/Camper Packages
- Wisconsin Farm Truck Plates Explained
What's new for 2027 (5)
- 2027 Truck Changes: Chevrolet, Ford & Ram Compared
- 2027 vs. 2026 Ford F-150: What's New
- 2027 vs. 2026 Ford Super Duty: Engine Changes
- 2027 vs. 2026 Silverado 1500: What's New
- 2027 vs. 2026 Silverado HD: 8.3L Duramax & More
Towing and hauling (14)
- Buying From Out of Town
- Choosing a Truck to Tow a Camper or Fifth-Wheel
- Cumberland Buyers: Trucks & SUVs for Lake Towing
- Do I Need a CDL for a Pickup & Gooseneck? (WI)
- Snowmobile Trailers in Wisconsin: Plates & Brakes
- Towing Calculator: Payload, GCWR & Hitch Check
- Towing Worksheet: Match a Truck to Your Trailer
- Towing a 3,500–5,000 lb trailer
- Towing a 5,000–7,500 lb trailer
- Towing a 7,500–10,000 lb trailer
- Towing a Boat: Truck Setup & Launch Checklist
- Towing a trailer under 3,500 lb
- Towing an Ice House & Driving on Lake Ice
- Towing over 10,000 lb
Buying, financing and trade-ins (39)
- Barron, WI Car Buying Questions Answered
- Buying From a Rural Dealer: What's Different
- Buying Your First Truck: A Plain-English Guide
- Buying a Car in Wisconsin as a Nonresident
- Buying a Farm Truck in Barron County: What to Spec
- Buying a Truck or Car From Rice Lake: Local Guide
- Car Loan & Credit Questions
- Car Payment Explainer: APR, Term & Total Cost
- Chevy, Ford, Dodge & Ram Financing
- Commercial Vehicle Buying FAQ
- Compare Car Deals: Price vs Payment
- Deer Season Truck Checklist for Wisconsin 2026
- Eau Claire Buyers: Is Barron Worth the Drive?
- Extra Car Payment Calculator: Pay Off Sooner
- First Responder Programs: Chevy, Ford & Ram
- First-Time Car Buyer Guide: Barron, WI
- Ford Farm Bureau Program for Wisconsin Members
- Giving a Car as a Gift in Wisconsin
- How to Compare Car Dealers in NW Wisconsin
- How to Judge a Good Car Deal
- How to Prepare for a Trade-In Appraisal
- Lease vs. Buy Calculator
- Lease vs. Buy for Farms & Businesses: Section 179
- Military & Veteran Programs: Chevy, Ford, Ram
- Municipal Vehicle Purchases in Wisconsin
- Out-the-Door Price Calculator (Wisconsin)
- Plan Your Dealership Visit in Barron
- Section 179 Vehicles for 2026: Trucks & Vans
- Selling Your Truck to a Dealer in Wisconsin
- Teacher & Educator Car Programs: Chevrolet Offer
- Trade-In Checklist for Wisconsin Drivers
- Trade-In Value Near Barron, WI: How It's Set
- Trading In a Car You Still Owe On
- Used Vehicle Visit Checklist
- Value Your Vehicle Swant Graber
- What Is a Dealer Trade? How It Works
- What Price Fits My Payment? Calculator
- Wisconsin Buyers Guide Explained
- Year-End Car Buying in Barron, WI
Winter and maintenance (22)
- 2026 Dodge Durango Maintenance Schedule
- 2026 F-150 Maintenance Schedule (Manual)
- 2026 Ram 1500 Maintenance Schedule
- 2026 Ram 2500/3500 Maintenance Schedule
- 2026 Silverado 1500 Maintenance Schedule
- 2026 Super Duty Maintenance Schedule
- 2H, AUTO, 4H or 4L? 4WD Modes in Winter
- Diesel Trucks in a Wisconsin Winter: Manual Tips
- Explorer & Expedition Maintenance (2026)
- Following Snowplows in Wisconsin: The 200-Foot Law
- Gas vs. Diesel Truck Cost Calculator
- How to Store a Vehicle for Winter
- Oil Change Intervals by Model (2026)
- Plowing With a Pickup: Chevy, Ford & Ram Rules
- Ranger, Maverick & Bronco Maintenance (2026)
- Remote Start in Winter: Chevy, Ford & Ram Rules
- Stranded in a Wisconsin Winter Storm?
- Vehicle Maintenance Records & Your Warranty
- Winter Car Prep Checklist for Barron County
- Winter Gas Mileage & Warm-Ups: EPA Facts
- Winter Tires in Barron County: What to Know
- Winter-Ready in Barron County: Tires & Service
Recalls by model and year (31)
- Used Blazer Recalls by Year (2019–2025)
- Used Bronco Recalls by Year (2021–2025)
- Used Bronco Sport Recalls by Year (2021–2025)
- Used Camaro Recalls by Year (2017–2022)
- Used Colorado Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Dodge Charger and Challenger Recalls by Year
- Used Dodge Durango Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Dodge Journey Recalls by Year (2017–2020)
- Used EcoSport Recalls by Year (2018–2022)
- Used Edge Recalls by Year (2017–2024)
- Used Equinox Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Escape Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Expedition Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Explorer Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Express Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used F-150 Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Fusion Recalls by Year (2017–2020)
- Used Malibu Recalls by Year (2017–2024)
- Used Maverick Recalls by Year (2022–2025)
- Used Mustang Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Ram 1500 Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Ram 2500 and 3500 Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Ranger Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Silverado 1500 Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Silverado 2500HD/3500HD Recalls by Year
- Used Super Duty (F-250/F-350) Recalls by Year
- Used Tahoe and Suburban Recalls by Year
- Used Trailblazer Recalls by Year (2021–2025)
- Used Transit Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Traverse Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
- Used Trax Recalls by Year (2017–2025)
Tools and calculators (1)
More guides (22)
- Barron County Events & Community Calendar
- Choosing a Family SUV: Seats, Cargo, Towing
- Dodge Durango vs. Chevy Tahoe vs. Ford Explorer
- Extended Warranties & Service Contracts: Questions
- Factory Ordering a Vehicle: What to Know
- Find a Low-Mile Used Vehicle in NW Wisconsin
- How to Book Service: What to Tell Us
- How to Check Recalls by VIN
- How to Read a Used Vehicle History Report
- How to Read a Window Sticker (Monroney Label)
- Inspect a Used Truck in Wisconsin: Rust & Frame
- Is a Pickup a Good Commuter Vehicle?
- Maverick vs Ranger vs Colorado
- New & Used Car Extended Service
- Ram 1500 vs Silverado 1500 vs F-150
- Take a Virtual Test Drive
- Three-Row SUVs Compared: Chevy, Ford, Dodge
- Truck Cab & Bed Sizes: How to Choose
- Truck Month at Swant Graber: Every Truck We Sell, Compared
- Truck Payload Explained: Door-Jamb Labels
- What Makes a Truck Rare or Well-Optioned?
- Work Trucks & Vans for Contractors Near Barron, WI
More questions
Who writes Swant Graber's buyer guides?
The Swant Graber team in Barron, WI, using manufacturer specifications and Wisconsin and federal sources cited on each guide.
Are these guides about a specific vehicle on the lot?
No. They're general. For a specific vehicle, ask for the window sticker, the history report and an itemized quote.
Buyer guides for northwest Wisconsin drivers
Ram, Chevrolet and Ford pickups compared for plowing and ice fishing.
The heavy-duty three-way for Wisconsin towing and plowing.
How Wisconsin taxes leases, the 5.5% sales tax and rural mileage math.
How to factory order a Chevrolet, Ford, Ram or Dodge through Swant Graber in Barron: save your build, what to confirm, and what affects timing.
How Swant Graber helps you find low-mile, one-owner and off-lease used vehicles beyond what's on our Barron lot, and what to check before you buy.
The best deal on a truck near Rice Lake: how to actually compare
How to get the best deal on a new or used truck near Rice Lake: compare itemized out-the-door quotes. Swant Graber in Barron, 19 minutes away, prices
Where to buy a used truck in Barron County
Buying a used truck in Barron County: what to check, how to compare, and where to look. Swant Graber in Barron has used inventory from every make, CAR
How to find a dealer you can trust near Eau Claire
How to judge a trustworthy car dealer near Eau Claire: what to verify, what to ask, and the facts about Swant Graber, a Barron dealer since 1959, abou
Who has it in stock near Barron? Live inventory by model
Who has a Silverado, Ram, F-150, Tahoe or Durango in stock near Barron, Rice Lake and Cumberland? Live inventory links for every Chevrolet, Ford, Ram
Questions
Where do I start?
Pick the model guide for the vehicle you want, then check certified used options and financing.
Does Swant Graber add dealer add-ons?
No. We sell new vehicles at invoice with no dealer add-ons.
Visit Swant Graber in Barron
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge): 1690 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford: 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-9500. Both stores sit across Highway 8 from each other, about 20 minutes from Rice Lake, Chetek and Cumberland.
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