Domino’s New Delivery Car is a 2015 Chevy Spark

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Your pizza delivery just got an upgrade! Domino’s new delivery car is a 2015 Chevy Spark. They’re calling the new vehicle Domino’s DXP (Delivery Expert).

Domino’s new delivery car is a 2015 Chevy Spark because of its driver experience, ability to maneuver in any space, and fuel economy. The best part is pizza drivers will be equipped with OnStar navigation so they’ll never get lost on the way to their destination.

The Domino’s DXP will have warming ovens on the sides and the back of the vehicle will have a storage space big enough for 80 pizzas. Replacing the seats in the back will be special pockets for napkins, dipping sauces, and drinks.

The idea for the vehicle came from Domino’s Ultimate Delivery Vehicle Challenge and was produced with a partnership between Domino’s and Roush Enterprises. Once Domino’s deploys the vehicle across the nation, Chevy dealers will get special training to reproduce the fleet of special DXPs.

Chevrolet is excited to partner with Domino’s because it shows the versatility of their vehicles and the how the technology can be used in different ways. Domino’s is happy to deliver pizza to its customers in a more innovative and efficient way.

There will be 100 DXPs deployed in 25 markets around the U.S. The first are expected to go out this month.

Interested in the 2015 Chevy Spark? Check out our new Chevy cars for sale at our Chevrolet dealership near Big Rapids, MI. If you’re looking for something bigger then take a look at our new Chevy trucks for sale.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free, and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Halloween Safety Tips For Trick or Treating

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Have you carved your pumpkin, stocked up on candy, and finalized your costume yet? Halloween is almost here and with it brings the excitement of endless sweet treats for little trick or treaters everywhere! However, the holiday also poses the threat for some frightening situations. Make sure your kids stay safe this year with a few simple, but extremely important Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating:

• Be seen and heard! Choose bright, flame-retardant costumes that have reflective material, or add reflective tape, so that your trick or treater can be seen in the dark. Make sure they also have a flashlight or glow stick before the sun sets.
• Always stick with a trick or treating route that is in a familiar area with neighbors you trust! Avoid unfamiliar neighborhoods, isolated streets, and houses that are not well lit.
• Even if you are familiar with the neighborhood, never allow young children to go out alone! Always make sure they are accompanied by a parent or other trusted adult, and that you walk them up to the door, never letting them go inside unless you are there.
• While older children probably don't want you to go out with them, make sure they understand the importance of traveling in groups.
• You'll likely see a lot of cars out on Halloween, but never let your children approach a vehicle, whether it's occupied or not, unless you are right there with them.
• Basic pedestrian safety rules are also important since trick or treating involves walking from house to house and crossing many streets, especially in the dark.
• A great alternative to trick or treating that still celebrates the fun in Halloween, would be to organize a neighborhood or community party where everyone can gather in a safe and supervised environment.
• In any situation, it is important that children know their home phone number, address, and how to dial 911 in an emergency if they do become separated.
• Before children head out on Halloween, or anywhere for that matter, make sure they understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings, and that they need to report any suspicious activity to their parents or law enforcement.
• Should they ever get into a dangerous situation where someone tries to get them to go somewhere or leave with them, make sure they understand that they should shout "NO!" or "This is not my mother/father!" and to make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting.

Every year kids set out on Halloween to collect as much candy as they possibly can, it's just important that we educate our children on how to stay safe with a few simple tips. Remember that with your OnStar subscription in any new Chevy cars or new Chevy trucks from Graff Mt. Pleasant, all you have to do is push the red emergency button at any time to report information regarding an AMBER alert or lost child.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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Chevrolet Partnered With LG to Develop the New Bolt EV

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – General Motors made another huge stride in the electric vehicle field, and not by themselves. Chevrolet partnered with LG to develop the new Bolt EV set for release in 2017. 

The Bolt EV is the first ever long-range electric car that’s affordable for car buyers. Chevrolet partnered with LG to develop the new Bolt EV and combined their skills in infotainment, battery systems, component development, electric motor designs, and battery control.

Here’s what you’re going to get with the Chevrolet Bolt EV:

• Electric Drive Motor (built from GM design)

• Power Inverter Module (converts DC power to AC for the drive unit)

• On Board Charger

• Electric Climate Control System Compressor

• Battery Cells and Pack

• High Power Distribution Module (controls the flow of high voltage to a number of components)

• Battery Heater

• Accessory Power Module (maintains low-voltage power to accessories)

• Power Line Communication Module (regulates communication between vehicle and a DC charging station) 

• Instrument Cluster

• Infotainment System

Engineers for the Bolt EV took a lot of time to decide on the design, driving range, and performance capabilities before coming to the final decision that they wanted an affordable long-range electric vehicle. The Bolt EV can go 200-plus miles on a single charge. This vehicle keeps Chevrolet the leading car company in electric cars.

LG is proud to partner with GM for the simple fact that they are now a big player in next-generation vehicle technologies. They invested over $250 million for an engineering and manufacturing factory in Korea to support the production of the Bolt EV components.

Production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV will begin in late 2016. Until then, if you're in the market for a new Chevy car or new Chevy truck you can stop by our Chevrolet dealer near Big Rapids, MI.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free, and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Fall has arrived which means we no longer have to hold back our love for all things pumpkin! How can you not love the delicious sweetness and spice it brings to the season?! We have gathered up our favorite Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall that you will all our fellow pumpkin lovers will enjoy!

Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

With fall comes cooler temperatures and nothing goes better with the chill in the air than some comfort food! It's the best time of the year to indulge in some sweet treats that are filled with the spice of the season, so go on and treat yourself to one of these pumpkin treats!

Pumpkin Doughnuts

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies

If you want to enjoy all-things-pumpkin but still want to keep it healthy, we've got you covered there too! Trust us, these healthy pumpkin breakfast and snack recipes are just as delicious and you won't have to feel guilty enjoying them everyday (if you're into that)!

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Skinny Pumpkin Energy Bites

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Do you have a fall favorite pumpkin recipe? Share it with us! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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GM Launches New Car Sharing Program

MT.PLEASANT, Mich. – A big change in the city for New Yorkers! It’s not worth having a car in the city because of the hassle and cost, but GM launched a new car-sharing program called Let’s Drive NYC, and it's the perfect solution.

GM has paired with The Ritz Plaza, a 479-unit apartment building, and Icon Parking, owner of 200 parking structures in the city, to design their new car-sharing program, Let’s Drive NYC.

The only people eligible to use GM’s new car-sharing program are the residents of The Ritz Plaza. Each has a GM-developed app on their phone that will reserve a vehicle and parking for them within the city. Options for vehicles are 10 Chevrolet cars including eight Trax and two Equinox, but more are to be added later.

Considering the lease payments of the residents, The Ritz Plaza has given credit for three hours of rental per month. Any additional time will cost renters less than $10 an hour and up to $75 for a 24-hour reservation. 

The Ritz Plaza is proud to make the lifestyle of its residents better and easier with GM, a leader with an urban mobility strategy. GM also has car-sharing programs with partners in China and Germany so they can better understand and continue to address problems with urban transportation.

We’ll have to wait a little longer until we get a car-sharing program of our own in Michigan, but until then check out our new Chevy cars for sale. We can also take care of your oil changes and any other auto service you need at our dealership near Big Rapids.

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free, and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – We're just two weeks away from the most haunted holiday of the year, which means it's time to decorate and carve your pumpkins so they are ready and on display for all the excited trick-or-treaters! Struggling with deciding which Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas you want to do this year? We feel your pain, so we narrowed down the endless spooky ideas to the best ones for this year!

Creative Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Ideas

Make a statement with your pumpkin! Whether it's Boo, Spooky, Happy Halloween, etc. you can utilize thumbtacks, paint, or puffy paint to make your message stand out!

If you're a fan of a little sparkle, all you need is some glitter and glue to to make your pumpkins the perfect addition to your fall decor!

 Another great way to incorporate your pumpkins into your Halloween decor is by adding some lace. Whether you prefer orange pumpkins or white pumpkins, you can simply adhere any color lace to add a bit of drama!

Or, just break out the paint and let your creativity flow! We love these geometric designs and home-state homage, but you could even depict your favorite spooky scene!

The latest craze in carving pumpkins it to not carve them at all, but to let a drill do all the work in creating a bright design!

Who says you can only use one pumpkin? If you love a classic jack-o-lantern carving, then this idea is twice as nice! 

 Or, forgo the carving all together and use what's at your disposal to create a creepy-crawly spider!

Can't pick just one? Go crazy and do them all! But if you need a bigger truck to haul all those pumpkins, come see us to check out our new Chevy trucks for sale at our Chevy dealership near Big Rapids, MI. At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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Safety Saturday at Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT.PLEASANT, Mich. – October 17 is Safety Saturday at Graff Mt. Pleasant. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Chevy dealership, we’re bringing fun for the whole family!

Our Safety Saturday at is all about keeping your babies safe in the back seat. A lot of parents actually use car seats wrong, but it’s nothing to beat yourself up over, car seats are not very self-explanatory. If you visit us on October 17, we’re going to check your car seat for free. We want to keep you and your family safe while driving.

If that’s not a reason to come by our Safety Saturday, then how about all the other fun things we’re offing. Everyone is able to enjoy some delicious food from Smokin' Bones BBQ that will be on site. Also, the kids will enjoy a Michigan State Police meet and greet, bounce house, finger printing, and pumpkin decorating!

We look forward to seeing you and your family! Come out to Safety Saturday at Graff Mt. Pleasant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Another way to stay safe all year round is to make sure you get your car regularly serviced. We can take care of any auto service you need near Midland, MI. From oil changes to car repair, our professional service technicians can handle it all.

Visit us at your Graff Mt. Pleasant Chevy Dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac Dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Routine Maintenance on Your Car

MT.PLEASANT, MI – Get out your sweaters Michigan, because fall is here! Which only means that winter is right around the corner. While some people are sad to see the summer go and some are rejoicing for snow it’s important do routine maintenance on your car this season. Fall is a great time to take care of your car because you need to prepare it for winter, but it’s not too cold out yet. We have a few simple things you should be doing at least once or twice a year to keep your car running perfect all year-round.

1. Change your wiper blades – Your wiper blades should normally be replaced once every year. It’s best to change them before the colder weather comes because they’ll take more wear and tear from road and snow debris then. You might even want heavier duty ones for the winter. Replacing wiper blades is super easy. You just need the right sized blades for your car – be careful, because some cars have two different sizes – and then just snap them into place.

2. Check your spare tire – You don’t want to be that person on the side of the road shivering from the cold waiting for roadside assistance because your spare doesn’t work correctly. All you need is a tire pressure gauge – which you should keep in your glove box at all times. It takes 30 seconds to do and saves you a lot of time in the long run. Just so you’re aware your pressure drops one PSI (pound per square inch) every 10-degrees the weather drops, which we know changes everyday in Michigan.

3. Check and top off fluids – By fluids we mean your windshield-washer fluid and brake-fluid. Your windshield wiper fluid should have antifreeze in it for the winter so you can deice your car quicker. To check both fluids you need to find the required minimum that is located on the side of the containers and then fill it to the right amount. Make sure you double-check that you’re putting the right fluid in the right area. Dangerous things will happen if you mix them.

4. Change your air filter – The engine air filters should be replaced at least twice per year. The dirtier these filters get the less airflow you have and your car performance decreases significantly. You can find a replacement filter at any auto store. All you need to do is find the air filter cover, take out the old filter, replace it with the new one, and put the cover back on.

5. Check your battery and lights – Check your battery by looking for any corrosion around the connections. If there’s anything there, unplug the connections and use a special brush to clean the bad areas. Make sure you plug them back in tightly when you’re done. Check your lights by having a friend walk around your car while you turn them on and off. Not only is this a safety hazard for you and other drivers, but you can also get a ticket if your lights don’t work properly.

All of these items are pretty simple to complete and you can do them all on your own. Save yourself some time and money and perform routine maintenance on your car once or twice a year. It will also keep you and other drivers safer on the road.

If there’s any auto care that you need help with come into our service center near Big Rapids, MI. We can help you with your oil changes, car repairs, and car parts. Visit us at your Graff Mt. Pleasant Chevy Dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac Dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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