Spring Car Care Tips from Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.,–– Maintaining your vehicle all year round is critical to its condition and performance. An easy way to keep your car running its best is to perform routine maintenance and seasonal care. Your vehicle takes a beating in the winter, especially from all the heavy snow and salt on the roads. Once spring hits, it's essential to give your car the proper care it needs after a grueling winter. Our team of experts are here to show you easy ways to take care of your vehicle this season. Check out the new page we just launched with Spring Car Care tips from Graff Mt. Pleasant.


When visiting our new page, these are the various topics you'll learn more about:

• Fluids – Fluids help keep your vehicle parts clean and running properly. Read about different types of fluids and the importance of Spring Fluid Maintenance and Care on our Graff Chevrolet page. 
• Wiper Blades – Your wiper blades become a dependable resource during the rainy weather of spring, but they may have been damaged during the winter months. Find out what the best Spring Wiper Blade Care can be for your car on our Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant page. 
• Tires – As one of the most important components to your vehicle, you'll want to take tire care seriously. Know what to check when inspecting your tires on our Spring Tire Care page for our Chevrolet Dealership. 
• Alignment and Suspension – This spring make sure your vehicle’s alignment and suspension are ready for potholes! Know the importance of spring alignment and suspension on our seasonal maintenance page for Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant. 
• Spring Car Cleaning – Time for spring-cleaning, and that means your car, too! We have tips and tricks for getting your vehicle in great shape after the gloomy winter. Read about the importance of spring car cleaning for the interior and exterior of your vehicle on our Graff Chevrolet page!

Get your vehicle ready for the warmer weather with spring car care tips from Graff Mt. Pleasant. Our ASE Certified technicians are here to help you with all of your spring vehicle maintenance. Visit our Spring Car Care page on our Graff Chevrolet website to learn about your car's important components and how to take proper care of them. Schedule an appointment with our Service Center online today! We want you to always be informed about vehicle maintenance and safety. Visit the FAQ page from Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant for answers to commonly asked car questions. Stay safe and have a Happy Spring!

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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Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Tires Safe

Mt. Pleasant, Mich. – Starting May 29th is National Tire Safety Week. At Graff Mt. Pleasant we want to make sure you are always safe on the roads. Your tires play a key role in driving safety so it is important to have them ready for any trip. In celebration of National Tire Safety Week we have put together the top 3 ways to keep your tires safe on the road. By following these three tips you will not only have a safer ride, but also help extend the life of your tires! 

Take a look below at three easy ways to keep your tires safe:

Routine Tire Rotation
A routine tire rotation is a great to keep your tires lasting through the years. Routine tire rotations help with even tire tread wear and fuel efficiency. We recommend getting your tires rotated every 3,000 to 7,000 miles or every other oil change. You can schedule routine tire rotations with our experts at our Service Center. 

Proper Tire Tread
You want to make sure your tire tread is in good condition because the tire tread is what grips your vehicle to the road. It allows your vehicle to turn tight corners, accelerate smoother, and brake faster. Weak tire tread puts your vehicle at risk of slipping in weather conditions like snow, ice, and heavy rain. To learn how to test your tires tread at home visit our FAQ page for Penny Test instructions.

Proper Tire Air Pressure
Correct tire pressure is important in helping extend the life of your tires, helping you save on fuel, and helping enhance your driving. Don’t know what your proper air pressure should be? Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for your recommended level. You can also visit our tire routine maintenance page for more tire information.

Remember to always check your tires before a long trip or if you will be on the road for an extensive amount of time. Using our top 3 ways to keep our tires safe you will help your tires last you a long period of time, and you will stay safe as you travel. For more tire safety tips visit our tire routine maintenance page if you have more questions on tire maintenance you can visit our FAQ page for answers to tire service questions.

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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 Showcases the 2016 Cruze in their Fuel Your Hustle Campaign

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – For Chevrolet, 2016 has become a year of revolutionizing their products and advertising. After the popularity of the new 2016 Malibu, Chevrolet highlights another popular model and will begin their new campaign with the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. Along with Spoken Word artist, Prince Ea, Chevrolet showcases the 2016 Cruze in their fuel your hustle campaign.

Chevrolet’s Cruze campaign continues the company’s approach to finding a new way to communicate with the new generation. The campaign focuses around another popular hashtag much like the #DayItForward campaign from earlier this year. By using the voice of Prince Ea, Chevrolet is able to connect with their audience about everyday aspirations with the base hashtag #FuelYourHustle. Chevrolet hopes to provide a more cutting edge campaign with someone like Prince Ea, an american rapper who is known for breaking boundaries. The campaign has already made influential impact with their first #FuelYourHustle commercial.

The new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is has better fuel efficiency than previous models. The Chevrolet Cruze Eco comes with innovative technologies giving it 42 MPG highway and has a lighter frame. Consumers also enjoy more space with a 40/60 folding rear seat split. The new 2016 Cruze technology includes Chevrolet MyLink with Bluetooth, and built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi. With these new features it is no wonder Chevrolet showcases the 2016 Cruze in their Fuel Your Hustle campaign. You can test drive the new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited at our Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant dealership today. Get behind the wheel of the vehicle that is made to fit your life.

Have Graff Chevrolet Mt. Pleasant fuel your hustle with our seasonal maintenance page. We provide tips and tricks to keep your car going after the rough winter with our spring car care. Learn how to help your tires, wipers, fluids and more. You can even learn about the importance of spring cleaning your vehicle's interior and exterior.

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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Common Service FAQ’s Answered by Graff Mt. Pleasant

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Everyone has questions when it comes to vehicle maintenance. At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant our team of professionals are here to help you, even if we can’t get to you. That is why we have put together a couple of common service FAQ’s answered by Graff Mt. Pleasant on our website. From oil changes, to tires, to common things under the hood we have the answers for you!

Take a glimpse of the new Graff Mt. Pleasant FAQ Service Page categories that make searching for answers easier:

• General Car Care—These questions were compiled with everything from general maintenance to weather conditions. If you have a question about basic driving wear on your vehicle this is the category for you.
• Under the Hood—Have you ever opened the hood of your car and thought, “What am I doing?” Don’t worry. These answers are grouped for anything that may need attention under the hood of your vehicle. Learn about them here.
• Oil Changes—Confused about oil changes? Or does something not seem right? Check these answers and see if we can help you out before seeing our service technicians.
• Tires—Tires are the most essential component to your vehicle. Whether you have a wear and tear question, or just routine maintenance you can get your answer here.
• Breaks—Does something not feel right or sound funny? Check out what common answers to you brake questions are.
• Wipers—For something we never think about, there are a few common questions we get about windshield wipers. Learn all about them here. 

Our ASE Certified technicians want you to rest easy knowing your vehicle care needs are in good hands. These common service FAQ’s answered by Graff Mt. Pleasant are here to guide you through confusing times before you arrive at our service centers. If you have a question that is not seen on our website you can call our Chevrolet Service Center at (989) 773-3937, or contact our Buick GMC Cadillac Service Center at (989) 773-3917.

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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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.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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One Day Only Service Saturday at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac in Mt. Pleasant

MT.PLEASANT, MI – This Saturday there’s a one day only Service Saturday at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac in Mt. Pleasant. This means huge savings on select services at our dealership.

Start off this season right with proper maintenance on your vehicles. We have an awesome team service techs that will take care of your car. Stop in this Saturday for these great deals:

· $9.95 Oil change
· $9.95 two-wheel alignment
· Buy three tires get the 4th one FREE
· 27-point inspection FREE
· First 10 customers get FREE windshield wipers

The one day only Service Saturday at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac in Mt. Pleasant is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All services will be done first come first serve, but we’ll be handing out rain checks if we get too busy.

This is a sale you don’t want to miss! Get ready for the winter months ahead and with all of these great deals. Remember, this Saturday only from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac in Mt. Pleasant.

We look forward to seeing you at Graff Buick GMC Cadillac in Mt. Pleasant! If you can’t make it Saturday you can come in anytime for your brakes, tires, car repair, or any other service near Midland, MI. At your Midland area used car dealer we do what we can to help our community. 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.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com

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