The GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate is Everything You Want in a Truck

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The GMC Sierra Ultimate is everything you want in a truck and more. As if the original Sierra Denali wasn’t good enough, GMC took its comfort, design, and capability to a new level with the Sierra Ultimate.

Here’s what you’ll find in the new GMC full-size truck:

Unique Features & Standard Technologies – Offered exclusively on four-wheel-drive crew cab models, customers have a choice of a 5’8’’ or 6’6’’ truck bed. The truck drives on 22-inch wheels with chrome or black inserts and features a sunroof, chrome tow hooks, and Tri-Mode Power Steps. Standard features also include Lane Keep Assist and IntelliBeam automatic headlamp control.

Drivers are offered a 6.2L V8 engine with the output of 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. With this powertrain option, active noise cancellation technology makes for a quieter driving experience. The standard powertrain option is a 5.3L V8 with the new Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission.

Professional Grade Style & Crafted Interior – Inside the truck you’ll find an eight-inch-diagonal Customizable Driver Display, OnStar 4G Wifi, and Bose premium sound system. To make life a little easier they also include a remote starter, rear-view camera, and remote keyless entry. The GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate is everything you want in a truck, including style. Enjoy the soft interior materials with aluminum trim and contrast stitching for the standard leather-trimmed interior. 

Many of the Denali features are exclusive to this vehicle segment like the Magnetic Ride Control and 8-inch reconfigurable instrument cluster. Drivers will also enjoy premium materials in every model of the truck and the latest technology in safety and infotainment.

The GMC Denali Ultimate will make its way to dealerships in the first quarter of 2016. Until then you can check out any of our new trucks at our Isabella County GMC dealer. Give us a call and we’ll get you in for a test-drive.

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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The BEST Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe Ideas

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – At this point, we're just not sure. Which is better, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Leftovers? After browsing Pinterest for some ideas about what to do with the leftovers we are expecting to have after Thursday, it's a toss up!

Thanksgiving definitely has it's advantages and is a wonderful time to connect with family and friends – warm turkey, fragrant pumpkin pie, and merriment all around. But when you're exhausted on Friday from Thursday's celebrations and shopping all morning, nothing looks better than these downright delicious Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes! Take a look and let us know if you agree. Or better yet, if you have a go-to turkey day leftover recipe, share it with us!

The BEST Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe Ideas

Rise and shine with a post-Thanksgiving breakfast that you'll want every weekend! These Stuffing Eggs in a Basket are super simple and great for a crowd if you have family staying with you!

Got leftover mashed potatoes? Make them into Mashed Potato Waffles topped with some cheese! Or even better have them along side your Stuffing Eggs in a Basket!

When lunch time rolls around, grab the leftover turkey and cranberry sauce for the most amazing Thanksgiving Leftover Grilled Cheese you've ever had!

Or, if you want to warm up with something a little more comforting, throw it all in the crock pot with this Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup recipe!

Last but not least, use up the rest of your Thanksgiving leftovers while feeding the whole family this Turkey Pot Pie! Perfect for this time of year!

After the big feast is over, if you're ready to shop til you drop on Black Friday, don't forget that we have some exclusive offers for our Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at our two Mt. Pleasant locations! Prepare for the cold winter ahead with a great Chevy or GMC truck.

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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Winter Car Tips to Ready You For the Cold

MT.PLEASANT, MI – Michigan winters can be ruthless with their freezing temperatures and piles of snow. Winter isn’t just rough on us, though; it can be hard on your car, too. Fortunately, we have some great winter car tips to ready you for the cold that will help you have a safe and enjoyable season.

• Keep an emergency kit in your car. Having one of these will be a lifesaver if something goes wrong. A few things that should be in this kit include a flashlight, flares, engine oil, and jumper cables, to name a few. Here’s a full list from the DMV: http://bit.ly/1hsqZgT.

• Check your belts and hoses. Your vehicle's belts and hoses should be checked every time you get a tune-up, but just to be safe, check them again when the weather turns cold. Freezing temperatures can crack and loosen belts and hoses, and if those break you’re stuck on the side of the road.

• Replace windshield wiper blades. Every six months your wiper blades undergo wear and tear and should be replaced. Without properly working wipers, you’re putting yourself and other drivers at risk when it snows.

• Fill your car with antifreeze. Antifreeze keeps your engine from freezing in the chilly weather. It’s usually mixed with water at a 50/50 ratio. The good news is most places sell antifreeze already mixed with the water so you don’t have to measure it out.

• Check your battery. Batteries can last about three to five years. During the cold winter months your battery has to work much harder. If your battery is getting close to the end of its life, you should replace it before the weather gets too bad.

• Invest in snow tires. Snow tires help greatly with traction, braking, and driver control, which are all very beneficial when driving in a snowstorm. Having the proper tires keeps you and other drivers safe.

Follow our winter car tips to ready you for the cold and you’ll stay safe and warm in your vehicle all season long. If you need any last minute auto service done come to our Isabella County used car dealer and we’ll take care of anything you need.

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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The Best Thanksgiving Travel Times According to Google

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Have you started considering a plan for your Thanksgiving travels next week? By now it is well known that Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year with major back ups and headaches, but that's no way to start a holiday! Of course the roads are going to be more congested than normal with millions of people heading to and from their turkey day gatherings, but you can make things a little easier on yourself by considering the Best Thanksgiving Travel Times according to Google Data!

The gurus at Google have just examined traffic conditions from the past two Thanksgivings to help us decipher a method to the madness that is turkey day travel. And, there are a few ways you can avoid some of the congestion!

The Best Thanksgiving Travel Times According to Google

• If possible, avoid making your travel plans for Wednesday! It's the worst day of the week to travel before Thanksgiving and according to Google's data, the worst of it is between 3-5pm on that day! If that's your only day to get to your destination, try to leave earlier or later!
• If you can, schedule your travels for Thursday since the holiDAY is usually the day with the least amount of traffic all week! And if you hit the road between 12-2pm, you likely won't hit any traffic since that's when most people are indulging.
• When the feasting ends, don't get the wrong idea that you'll beat traffic by heading home on Saturday, because everyone else has the same idea. In fact, traffic can be up to 40% worse on Saturday, so relax a little longer and head home on Sunday.

In addition to the road, congestion at the grocery store and any other errands you need to run can be a big contributor to holiday stress. Stay relaxed this Thanksgiving by staying organized and getting your errands done this weekend rather than next week when most people will be rushing around at the last minute!

Most importantly, make sure you stay safe this Thanksgiving in a vehicle that is equipped to protect you, which can be a simple as staying on top of your vehicle's routine maintenance. If it's time to upgrade, come into our Buick, GMC, Cadillac, or Chevy dealer serving Isabella County! 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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Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The holidays are upon us! Malls are packed, trees are being decorated, and we’re getting ready for a Michigan winter. Get in the holiday spirit with us by joining our Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant. We have fantastic deals going on to help you get your holidays started right!

Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant

 2016 GMC Terrain

2016 Chevy Equinox

2015 GMC Sierra

2015 Buick Encore

A key to one of these cars will make anyone’s holiday amazing! You can also spoil yourself with an early present – you know you deserve it! We have plenty of other great deals going on as well! You can find them all on Facebook and our website.

Any of these vehicles will keep you safe in snowy Michigan winters. If you have something else in mind for your next vehicle, visit our Chevy or GMC, Buick, and Cadillac dealer. We’re happy to find you a great vehicle you can take home!

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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Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – It's time to gobble til you wobble! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we'd be willing to bet that for most people it's the most exciting day of the month! Whether your loyalty lies with the mashed potatoes, turkey, or stuffing, no one likes 'hangry' guests so make sure to consider these Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas before finalizing your turkey day menu!

With these pre-feast snack ideas we've served up a little something for everyone. Whether you're into savory, sweet, crunchy, cheesy, or a bit healthy, one of these autumn-themed recipes is sure to strike your fancy! Take a look and let us know what you think!

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas

Cranberry is the perfect flavorful fruit to accompany your Thanksgiving meal and it's delicious in this pre-feast Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta recipe that is complimented by a bit of cream cheese! YUM!

Thanksgiving appetizers don't get any easier or tasty than this Carmel Apple Cream Cheese Spread! Cream Cheese, Carmel, Apples, and you're done!

If you're looking for something that's a little more savory to serve up before the big feast, check out these Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, Apple, and Gruyere Bites!

Trying to keep it healthy this holiday season? You can still enjoy the flavors of the season without the holiday weight gain with this incredible Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad! How great does this look?!

Wherever your turkey day travels may take you, we want to wish our entire Mt. Pleasant community a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for your continued support and truly love being a part of this community.

If you're spending your weekend getting prepared for the colder months ahead, we can help you find a great winter vehicle from our Isabella County GMC, Chevy, or Buick dealer. 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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Kid Rock Designed a Silverado 3500HD

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – We’re seeing a lot of outrageously awesome looking vehicles at the SEMA show this year, but of course we expected that! Chevrolet brought its best work with some mind-blowing designs on the Silverado, Camaro, and the Corvette Stingray. This year Kid Rock Designed a Silverado 3500 and brought not only some American pride to the show, but some Michigan pride as well! 

Kid Rock Designed a Silverado 3500 with the inspiration of his hit song “Born Free.” The truck celebrates freedom and honors the American workers who use this truck in their everyday jobs.

Rock, who’s actually Michigan-born, visited the Silverado plant in Flint, MI to find some inspiration for his masterpiece. Rock talked with members of the UAW Local 598 and shared some ideas with them. He wanted the truck to look bold, but still have features that a working class man could use.

With Kid Rock’s ideas the Chevrolet team built one powerful and patriotic looking vehicle that every working class man can dream of.

Here’s what it features on the outside:

· Black metallic flecked paint

· 22-inch custom wheels
· Tinted windows
· Chrome assist step
· Spray-in bedliner

And the inside:

· Sky Cool Gray leather seats
· Black carpeted floor liners
· Black-out instrument panel with silver trim
· Made in Detroit-logo sill plates & glovebox emblem
· Kicker sound system

Let’s not forget what it’s made of:

· Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel engine
· Allison 100 six-speed automatic transmission
· Digital Steering Assist
· 4WD Dual Configuration
· Integrated cruise control
· Diesel exhaust braking

Kid Rock absolutely loved his experience visiting the Silverado factory. He’s happy that the truck celebrates the working class of America and the freedom we have in this country.

Visit your Chevrolet dealer serving Isabella County to check out the 2016 Chevy Silverados. Gear up for winter with any auto service you need as well. We’ll get you all new tires and take care of your oil change.

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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Turkeys for Test Drives at Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – We’re going to help you prepare for the holidays this season! Participate in Turkeys for Test Drives at Graff Mt. Pleasant this November and you have one less thing to buy for Thanksgiving dinner.

November 16^th – 30^th we’re handing out turkeys to anyone that takes one our vehicles at our Chevrolet dealership for a test-drive.

Once you take the test drive we’ll also enter you into a drawing for a free Christmas dinner! Don’t worry though; you get to decide on your Christmas meal. If you win, you’ll receive a gift card from our local grocery store, Ric’s Food Store, to pay for your holiday meal.

Don’t pass up on an opportunity like this. That’s two FREE holiday meals if you win our drawing! Even if you’re not in the market for a vehicle, test-drive any of our new Chevy cars or trucks for sale and you might just decide to make an upgrade and trade-in.

Speaking of trade-ins, we have a deal going on this month for that as well. When you decide to take that leap we’ll give you $3000 towards your trade. Your trade-in must be drivable though!

Make sure you stop by Graff Mt. Pleasant, your Isabella County Chevrolet dealer, this month because we have some great deals going on. We have plenty of used cars you can test-drive as well at our dealership if you’re looking for something on a budget.

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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