Friday, November 20, 2015

Winter Car Tips to Ready You For the Cold

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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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Best Thanksgiving Travel Times According to Google

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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Thursday, November 12, 2015

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



Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant



Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant



Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant



Pre-Holiday Extravaganza at Graff Mt. Pleasant


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

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

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 Appetizer Recipe Ideas

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

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas

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!

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas

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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Friday, November 6, 2015

Kid Rock Designed a Silverado 3500HD

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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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Turkeys for Test Drives at Graff Mt. Pleasant

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 16th – 30th 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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Friday, October 30, 2015

Domino’s New Delivery Car is a 2015 Chevy Spark

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.

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

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