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Ownership  |  St. Peters, MO Black Label is a trim and a membership at the same time. This is what the membership side covers, model by model, and the fine print to read before you sign. Most people who ask us about Black Label start with the interior. They saw a Navigator in a parking lot at Mid Rivers Mall, peeked through the glass and wanted to know what that leather was. That's a fair place to start, but the trim badge is only half of what you're buying. Lincoln calls the other half membership privileges. They cover maintenance, car washes, Pickup and Delivery, rewards points and how the vehicle gets to you. Some of them have limits that are easy to miss, so we went through Lincoln's page line by line. Quick answer: Lincoln Black Label is offered on the Navigator, Aviator and Nautilus at participating Black Label retailers. Along with its own interior themes, it comes with Premium Maintenance for four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits (whichever comes first), complimentary car washes for the first owner, Pickup and Delivery with a loaner, Lincoln Access Rewards points and Remote New Vehicle Delivery. Lincoln notes that restrictions may apply. Models Navigator, Aviator, Nautilus Premium Maintenance 4 years, 50,000 miles or 4 visits Car washes Complimentary for the first owner In this post What Black Label is Membership privileges Fine print to read Themes by model Life with the privileges Questions to ask first What Is Lincoln Black Label? Black Label is the highest trim Lincoln builds on three models: the Navigator, the Aviator and the Nautilus. Lincoln's page lists the 2026 versions of all three. Each one gets its own set of interior themes with specific woods, leathers and stitching, and Lincoln says Black Label is available at participating Black Label retailers only. The buying side is different too. Lincoln says you can schedule a Black Label mobile showroom to come to your door, or reserve an in retailer experience with a fitting room and vehicle delivery. What Membership Privileges Come With a Black Label Lincoln? Lincoln lists these on its Black Label page. Each one has its own footnote, so we've kept the conditions with the benefit. 1 Premium Maintenance Four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits, whichever comes first. Lincoln says it covers all required scheduled maintenance, including listed wear items. 2 Complimentary car washes Available for the first owner at any Black Label retailer. 3 Pickup and Delivery Lincoln picks the vehicle up for service, leaves a loaner and brings it back. The page says this covers retail and warranty repair and that mileage limitations may apply. 4 Lincoln Access Rewards Scheduling service earns Points you can put toward maintenance, premium services and offers. Points have no cash value. 5 Remote New Vehicle Delivery Listed for Black Label only. Lincoln delivers the new vehicle to you instead of you coming in to pick it up. The rewards table on the same page shows Black Label at 70,000 Points toward a vehicle purchase or lease, compared with 50,000 for Reserve and 40,000 for Premiere. Lincoln says those values are approximate and vary. Our Lincoln Access Rewards page explains the program. Shop Black Label Inventory Read the Black Label Page Which Black Label Limits Should You Read Before You Buy? These are the spots where people assume more than the footnote says. Maintenance ends at the first limit Four years, 50,000 miles or four visits, whichever comes first. If you drive a lot of highway miles, the mileage or visit count can run out before the calendar does. Wear items are a defined list Lincoln says listed wear items are covered. Ask to see the list so you know which parts are in and which aren't. Car washes are for the first owner If you sell the vehicle, the next owner shouldn't plan on that privilege. Pickup and Delivery has mileage limits The page says mileage limitations may apply. Ask how far the service reaches from the store before you count on it. Participating retailers only Black Label and its themes are offered at participating Black Label retailers, so availability can vary from store to store. If any line is unclear, call us at 636-441-4400 and we'll walk through it with you. What Black Label Themes Can You Pick on Each Model? Each model has three themes, and Lincoln notes they're available at participating Black Label retailers only. These are the names and details on the page: Navigator: Invitation (Khaya wood, Black Onyx leather, Brandy stitching), Enlighten and Atmospheric (quilted seats). Aviator: Flight (leather trimmed seats with darker full engine turn aluminum), Invitation (open pore Khaya wood with laser etching) and Moonbeam (Moon ash wood appliques with Green Moonbeam leather). Nautilus: Aurora (Allura Blue elements and Maple wood), Chalet (Espresso and Alpine leather with Silverwood appliques) and Redwood (Harvest Bronze leather and Herringbone Marquetry Walnut wood). Invitation shows up on both the Navigator and the Aviator, but Lincoln describes it differently on each, so don't assume the two cabins match. If one of these is on your list, ask about the fitting room so you can see it in person. How Do Black Label Privileges Work Day to Day in St. Charles County? The privileges that matter most in daily life are the ones that save you a trip. Pickup and Delivery means your Lincoln goes in for service while a loaner sits in your driveway in Cottleville or O'Fallon. The car washes matter more than people expect here, because salt and road brine from a January on I-70 cling to everything, and spring pollen isn't much kinder. Remote New Vehicle Delivery matters on day one. Instead of spending a Saturday afternoon at the store, the vehicle comes to you. The privileges that matter most in daily life are the ones that save you a trip. St. Peters driver tip After a week of salted roads, use a car wash before the car sits in the garage, not after the weekend. Brine on the lower panels and wheels does its damage while it sits. What Should You Ask a Dealer Before Buying a Black Label? Ask which privileges you'll use most and how they work from this store: how far Pickup and Delivery reaches from St. Peters, what's on the wear item list, and how the rewards Points apply to the vehicle in front of you. Ask about themes early, too. Lincoln's page mentions extra cost paint colors on some models, so confirm the exact build before you set your heart on it. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Qualifying new and pre owned vehicles from our store come with Warranty Forever, powertrain coverage for as long as you own the vehicle with no deductible on covered repairs. It isn't transferable, and you keep up the maintenance the agreement lists. How Warranty Forever Works Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Maintenance Does Black Label Premium Maintenance cover everything? + Lincoln says it covers all required scheduled maintenance, including listed wear items. Anything outside that list isn't part of it, so ask for the list when you buy. What happens when Premium Maintenance ends? + It ends at four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits, whichever comes first. After that, maintenance is billed like any other Lincoln. Do I have to service my Black Label at Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters? + Lincoln's page says the privileges apply at Black Label retailers, and some say participating retailers. Call us at 636-441-4400 and we'll tell you how it works from here. Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Car Washes Where can I get my complimentary Black Label car wash? + Lincoln says the washes are available at any Black Label retailer. Ask us how to use them here. Does the next owner get the car washes? + No. Lincoln ties the washes to the first owner of the vehicle. Is there a limit on how many washes I get? + The page doesn't list a number. Ask the team for the current terms when you take delivery. Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Pickup and Delivery Do I get a loaner with Black Label Pickup and Delivery? + Yes. Lincoln says it picks up the vehicle for service, provides a loaner and returns your vehicle when the work is done. Does Pickup and Delivery cover repairs or only maintenance? + Lincoln's page says it covers retail and warranty repair. Mileage limitations may apply, so ask how far the service reaches. Can my new Black Label be delivered to my house? + Remote New Vehicle Delivery is listed as a Black Label privilege. Ask us to set it up when you finalize the purchase. Questions Buyers Ask About Black Label Themes Can I see Black Label materials before I order? + Lincoln describes an in retailer experience with a fitting room, and a mobile showroom that comes to you. Either one lets you see the materials up close. Are the same themes available on every Black Label model? + No. Each model has its own three themes. Invitation appears on the Navigator and the Aviator, but Lincoln describes it differently on each. Do Black Label paint colors cost extra? + Some can. Lincoln's page mentions extra cost color options on certain models. Ask us which ones apply to the build you want. Questions Buyers Ask About Black Label at Our Store Does Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters have Black Label vehicles in stock? + We keep a Black Label inventory page on our site. Stock changes, so call 636-441-4400 to check on a specific vehicle. How many rewards Points come with a Black Label? + Lincoln's table shows 70,000 Points for Black Label toward a purchase or lease, and says values are approximate and vary. We'll confirm what applies to your vehicle. When is the sales team available? + Sales is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Talk Through a Black Label Build Ask about themes, colors and the fitting room before you order. Contact Our Team See How Pickup and Delivery Works Your Lincoln goes in for service and a loaner stays with you. Explore Pickup and Delivery

Ownership  |  St. Peters, MO Three ways to get bikes from your driveway to the Katy Trail in a Lincoln, and the small habits that keep the paint and the bikes in good shape. Saturday morning in June, the Frontier Park lot in St. Charles is full by eight. Half the SUVs have bikes hanging off the back, a few have them on the roof, and at least one family is wrestling two kids' bikes out of a cargo area with the seats folded flat. All three work. Some just work better than others for the way you ride. We get asked about bike racks a lot at the parts counter, usually right after someone has scratched a liftgate trying the cheap strap on kind. So this is what we tell people about carrying bikes on a Lincoln, from the hitch to the roof to the cargo floor, with the Katy Trail in mind. Quick answer: For most Lincoln SUVs, a hitch mounted rack is the easiest way to carry two to four bikes, as long as the vehicle has a receiver hitch. Roof racks work with the right crossbars, and one or two bikes can ride inside with the seats folded. Check your owner's guide for hitch and roof load limits before you buy. Easiest option A hitch rack Check first Owner's guide load limits Trail surface Crushed limestone dust In this post Three ways to carry bikes Hitch racks Roof racks Bikes inside After the ride What Are the Ways to Carry Bikes on a Lincoln SUV? You've got three real choices. A rack that slides into a receiver hitch, a rack that sits on roof crossbars, or the cargo area itself. Strap on trunk racks that hook over the liftgate are the fourth option, and we'd steer you away from them on a Lincoln. The hooks and pads sit right on painted panels, and grit works its way under them on the first gravel road. Which one makes sense depends on how many bikes you carry, how often, and whether you need the liftgate while they're on. Is a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack the Right Choice? For most people, yes. A platform style hitch rack holds bikes by the wheels, sits low enough that lifting a heavy bike isn't a chore, and keeps everything off the paint. Many tilt or swing away so you can open the liftgate without unloading. That matters at a trailhead when the cooler and the helmets are in the back. The catch is the hitch itself. Some Lincoln SUVs come with a receiver from the factory as part of a towing package, and others don't. If yours doesn't, our parts and service teams can talk you through hitch options for your model. You can also start with an order for parts and ask questions there. Before you buy a rack, look up the tongue weight limit in your owner's guide, and compare it to the weight of the rack plus the bikes. E bikes are where people get surprised. Two of them on a heavy platform rack can add up faster than you'd think, and some racks are rated for e bikes while others aren't. A rack that sways or knocks A loose hitch pin or a rack without an anti rattle bolt will wobble at highway speed. Snug it up before you leave the driveway. Blocked plates and lights Bikes can cover the license plate or the tail lamps. Missouri wants the plate visible, so check from behind before you pull out. Backing into trouble A rack adds length. Rear sensors and the camera may react to the rack itself, and it's easy to forget it's there in a tight garage. Compare Lincoln SUVs Talk to Our Service Team When Does a Roof Rack Make More Sense? A roof setup keeps the back of the vehicle clear, so the liftgate opens like normal and nothing sticks out behind you. You need crossbars that fit your Lincoln's roof rails, and a bike mount for each bike. Your owner's guide lists the roof load limit, and the crossbars carry a rating of their own. Stay under the lower of the two. The downsides are real, though. Lifting a bike onto the roof of a full size SUV is a stretch for most people, especially a muddy one at the end of a ride. Wind noise goes up and fuel economy goes down. More than one bike has met a garage door at the end of a long day. More than one bike has met a garage door at the end of a long day. If you go this route, put a note on the dash or hang something from the garage door opener so you remember the bikes are up there. Can You Fit Bikes Inside a Lincoln? Often, yes. With the rear seats folded, a lot of Lincoln SUVs will swallow one adult bike, and the larger ones can take two with the front wheels off. It keeps the bikes out of the weather and away from thieves when you stop for lunch in Defiance, and you don't have to buy anything. Protect the cabin first. A moving blanket or cargo liner keeps chain grease off the carpet and seat backs. Set the bikes drive side up so the derailleur isn't carrying the weight, and strap them down so nothing shifts when you brake hard on Highway 94. St. Peters driver tip The Katy Trail lots fill early on summer weekends. Frontier Park in St. Charles and the Defiance trailhead off Highway 94 are both busy by midmorning, so go early or plan a Sunday afternoon ride instead. If you load bikes inside, back into the space so you can open the liftgate without blocking the lane. How Do You Keep Trail Dust Off Your Lincoln? The Katy Trail is crushed limestone, and that fine white dust gets everywhere. It clings to tires and frames, then drops onto the rack, the bumper and the paint. On a wet day it turns into a gritty paste that sticks to the lower doors and the liftgate. Rinse it off soon instead of wiping it dry, because dry wiping drags the grit across the clear coat. Take the bikes off the hitch rack once in a while and clean around the receiver too. Water and dust sit in there and the pin can seize if it's ignored all summer. If a rack strap or a pedal does leave a mark, have it looked at before it gets worse. Small chips are easier to deal with early, and our body shop does paint and paintless dent repair. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Qualifying new and pre owned vehicles bought here can include Warranty Forever, powertrain coverage on the engine, transmission and drive axle parts listed in the agreement for as long as you own the vehicle. Covered repairs carry no deductible, and the agreement lists the maintenance you need to keep on record. See How Warranty Forever Works Questions Owners Ask About Hitches Does my Lincoln have a hitch receiver already? + Look under the rear bumper for a square opening, or check your window sticker for a towing package. If you aren't sure, the service team can tell you from the VIN. What size hitch do bike racks need? + Many racks come in versions for the two common receiver sizes. Match the rack to the receiver on your vehicle, and don't rely on an adapter for a heavy rack. Can I add a hitch to a Lincoln that didn't come with one? + Many models can be fitted with one. Ask the parts or service team what's available for your model and trim. Questions Owners Ask About Electric Bikes Are e bikes too heavy for a hitch rack? + Not if the rack is rated for them and the total stays under your hitch's tongue weight limit. Add up the rack and the bikes before you buy. Should I take the battery off an e bike before driving? + Many riders do, since it lightens the load on the rack and keeps the battery out of the rain. Follow the bike maker's advice. Can I charge an e bike battery in my Lincoln? + Some vehicles have a household style outlet and some don't. Check your owner's guide for what your outlet supports before plugging in a charger. Questions Owners Ask About Driving With Bikes Will a bike rack set off my parking sensors? + A hitch rack can, since it sits behind the bumper. Your owner's guide explains how the sensors behave with a trailer or accessory attached. Is it safe to take bikes through a car wash? + Take the bikes and the rack off first. Roof racks and hitch racks can catch on brushes, and most washes won't let you in with them on. How fast can I drive with bikes on the roof? + Follow the rack maker's guidance, and check the straps at your first stop. Questions Owners Ask About the Katy Trail Where can I start the Katy Trail near St. Peters? + Frontier Park on Main Street in St. Charles is the closest for most of our customers. Defiance, out Highway 94, makes a good starting point for a ride through wine country. Is the Katy Trail OK for road bikes? + It's crushed limestone, so wider tires are more comfortable. Hybrids and gravel bikes handle it well, and skinny road tires can feel loose in soft spots. Is there parking at the trailheads? + Most trailheads have a lot, and the popular ones fill on summer weekends. An early start makes it easier to find a spot. Questions Owners Ask Our St. Peters Team Can the parts counter help me pick a rack or crossbars? + They can look up what fits your Lincoln and order it. Call 636-441-4400 and ask for parts. Can someone install accessories for me? + Our service team can install many accessories, and Lincoln Mobile Service lists accessories among the jobs it can handle at your location. What if a rack scratches my paint? + Bring it by the body shop for a look. They handle painting and paintless dent repair, and estimates can start by phone. Make the Most of Owning a Lincoln Ownership resources for drivers in St. Charles County. Explore Ownership Get Accessories Installed at Home Lincoln Mobile Service lists accessories among its jobs. See Mobile Service

Buying  |  St. Peters, MO How December timing really plays out on a Lincoln purchase, from leftover model years to monthly offers to getting your trade and approval lined up early. Every December somebody walks in on the 30th, a little out of breath, because they read that the last day of the year is the day to buy. Sometimes it works out. Plenty of times the trim and color they wanted sold two weeks earlier, and they spend the afternoon deciding whether to settle. Year end does change a few things on a new Lincoln purchase. It doesn't change everything, and the parts it doesn't touch tend to matter more. This is how December looks from our side of the desk, so you can decide whether to move now or wait for spring. Quick answer: Buying a Lincoln in December can help when the model you want is on the lot, current manufacturer offers apply to it, and your trade and financing are lined up before you come in. Timing won't fix the wrong vehicle, a weak credit file or a trade you haven't priced. Start with inventory and approval, then let the calendar help where it can. Helps most Leftover model year stock Changes monthly Manufacturer offers Do first Trade value and approval In this post What changes in December What timing won't fix Outgoing or new model year Getting ready before you come in Weather and holiday week What Changes When You Buy a Lincoln in December? The clearest shift happens with model years. By December the 2026 models have been arriving for a while, and any 2025 vehicles still on the lot are the ones the store wants to move. If you're flexible on model year and the outgoing version has what you need, that's where December tends to help. Manufacturer offers also turn over on their own schedule, usually month to month. Our current specials page shows what's posted, and what you see in early December may not match what's there at the end of it. Offers can go up, go away or switch to a different model. The store is busier too. The service drive is full of people getting ready for winter, and the sales floor picks up after Thanksgiving. That's good for selection on some days and slower for appointments on others. What Can't Year End Timing Do for You? It can't make the right Lincoln appear. If you need a Navigator because you have three kids and a dog and you tow to the lake in July, a Corsair with a good offer on it is still the wrong vehicle. The calendar doesn't change how a vehicle fits your life. It also can't fix the parts of the deal that come from you. Your credit file, your trade's condition and the payment you're comfortable with stay the same on December 31 as they were on December 1. Waiting for the last day The exact trim, color and package you want may be gone by then, and a factory order won't arrive this calendar year. Chasing an offer you saw online Offers change monthly and have eligibility rules. Confirm it applies to the vehicle you're buying before you plan around it. Showing up without your trade priced You lose time on a busy day, and you're deciding on the trade under pressure. Skipping the approval step Paperwork during the last week of December runs slower when the credit side starts from zero. Should You Buy the Outgoing Model Year or the New One? Look at it vehicle by vehicle. Sometimes the new model year brings a change you care about, like a different standard feature or a package that moved around. Sometimes the change is a paint color you'll never pick. Ask the salesperson to show you what's different between the two years on the specific model, and decide from there. Keep resale in mind. A 2025 bought in December 2025 is already a model year older the day it's titled, and that tends to show up when you trade it in later. If you keep vehicles for eight or ten years, it barely matters. If you trade every three, it matters more. The only fair comparison is the same trim on both years, priced out side by side with the offers that apply to each. That conversation takes ten minutes and saves a lot of second guessing. The calendar doesn't change how a vehicle fits your life. How Do You Get Ready Before a Year End Visit? Do the slow parts at home, so the visit is just the test drive and the signature. 1 Pick two or three vehicles in stock Browse new inventory and send the stock numbers to your salesperson. Ask them to confirm each one is still there the morning you come in. 2 Price your trade Get an online trade estimate, then plan for an in person look to confirm it. Bring both keys and any service records you have. 3 Start the financing side The Get Pre Approved form takes a few minutes and lets the team look at programs before you arrive. 4 Ask which offers apply Have the salesperson tell you which posted offers fit the exact vehicle and how long they're good for. Get Pre Approved Value Your Trade Does Winter Weather Change How You Shop? A little. An icy morning is a good test drive if you want to feel how all wheel drive and the driver assist features behave, but nobody wants to sit in a cold vehicle that's been parked outside all night. Call ahead and we'll pull it up and warm it up before you get here. Holiday week hours can shift, and the days between Christmas and New Year's fill up fast. If you want a particular day, set an appointment instead of walking in. Sales is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM in a normal week. St. Peters driver tip Take the test drive on a route you drive every day. If you commute on I-70 toward the Blanchette Bridge, run that stretch at rush hour. If your week is Mid Rivers Mall Drive and school pickup in Cottleville, drive that. A loop around a quiet parking lot tells you very little about how a Lincoln fits your week. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Qualifying new and pre owned vehicles come with Warranty Forever powertrain coverage for as long as you own them, with no deductible on covered repairs. Ask which vehicles on the lot qualify. How Warranty Forever Works Questions Buyers Ask About December Offers Are Lincoln offers better in December? + Sometimes, but not every year and not on every model. Offers come from the manufacturer and change month to month, so check what's posted and ask which ones fit the vehicle you want. Do manufacturer offers expire at the end of the month? + Many run on a monthly cycle, but each one has its own dates and rules. Ask the team for the end date on any offer before you plan around it. Can I combine more than one offer? + Some offers stack and some don't. It depends on the program and the vehicle, so have the salesperson show you exactly what applies. Questions Buyers Ask About Inventory Will there be fewer Lincolns to choose from at year end? + Often, for the outgoing model year. The trims and colors that sell first are usually gone by late December. Newer model year stock keeps arriving, so the mix shifts rather than disappearing. Can I order a Lincoln and still get year end timing? + A factory order won't arrive before December 31 if you place it in December. If calendar year timing matters to you, focus on vehicles already in stock or in transit. How do I hold a vehicle I found online? + Call 636-441-4400 or send the stock number to a salesperson and ask what it takes to hold it. Policies can vary, so get the answer before you drive over. Questions Buyers Ask About Trading In Is December a good time to trade in? + Your trade's value depends on its condition, miles and the used market that week more than the date. Get an estimate early so you know where you stand. Should I fix things on my trade before December? + Small things like a dead key fob battery or a burned out bulb are easy. Bigger repairs rarely pay for themselves, so ask the appraiser before spending money. What should I bring for a trade appraisal? + Both keys, the title or loan payoff details, and any service records. A clean interior helps the appraiser see the vehicle clearly. Questions Buyers Ask About Financing at Year End Should I get pre approved before a year end visit? + Yes. It gives the team time to look at programs before you arrive, which matters when the store is busy in the last weeks of December. Does a pre approval lock me into a deal? + No. It's a starting point so you and the team can see what options look like. You still decide on the vehicle and the terms. Who can help me compare payment options? + Our Finance Department can walk through options on the vehicle you choose and explain how any current offers change the numbers. Questions Buyers Ask About Visiting in St. Peters Where is Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters? + 4760 North Service Road in St. Peters, along I-70. It's an easy drive from St. Charles, O'Fallon and Lake St. Louis. Do I need an appointment in December? + You don't need one, but it helps. An appointment means the vehicle is pulled up and a salesperson is ready when you arrive. What are the sales hours? + Sales is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Call ahead during holiday weeks in case hours change. See What's in Stock Pick a few stock numbers before you come in. Shop New Lincoln Inventory Check This Month's Offers Offers change, so look before you plan around one. View Current Specials