Winter Vehicle Maintenance & Car Care Tips at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – At Graff Bay City, we understand that buying or leasing a vehicle is a big investment, and it’s important to keep that investment in tip-top shape. With winter in full swing now, there are many damaging elements that can impact the condition of your vehicle – think salt, snow, and frigid temperatures. If you haven’t yet taken any precautions to prepare your vehicle for the winter season, it’s time for some proper winter vehicle maintenance! On our website, we have just launched a new service section just for you, covering winter car care tips and vehicle maintenance at Graff Bay City. These best practices will help you keep your car running better and longer for seasons to come!

On our new Winter Car Care Page, you’ll find tips on –

• Tires: Find out why it’s important to understand the value winter tires offer. Winter tires are designed to handle winter roads specifically, and with the roads being slushy and icy, the thicker treads will help keep you from sliding around. Click the link to learn more about winter tires.
• Batteries: In general, car batteries normally last around two to three years. However, freezing temperatures can be hard on your battery life, so it’s crucial to be aware of your vehicle's battery life and replace it when necessary. Learn more about your car battery by clicking the link.
• Brakes: Your vehicle's brakes keep you safe through every season, but during the winter they are especially important. In winter weather it can take your vehicle a longer distance to break on snow and ice, so making sure your brakes work properly is key. Follow the link to read more about your brakes.
• Oil Changes: Your engine’s performance depends on regular oil changes, and when your oil is changed on a regular basis, you help extend the life of your vehicle. In the winter, it’s particularly important to keep up with oil changes because the fridgid temperatures can have an effect on the oil. For a list of signs your vehicle needs an oil change, follow the link.
• Wiper Blades: You need a clear view to drive in any season, but your vehicle's wiper blades become especially important in the winter due to debris from snow, salt, and ice. Harsh winter conditions can wear on your wiper blades, so click the link to find out how to know if you need to replace your wiper blades.

Winter weather and the driving conditions it creates can take a serious toll on your car if you’re not properly prepared. To ensure that your vehicle will keep you safe and sound all season long, visit our Graff Bay City winter car care and vehicle maintenance pages for more information. Each page will provide you with the best winter car care tips for your tires, battery, brakes, oil changes, and wiper blades. If you’d like to schedule a service appointment for help on any of these topics, you can do that too. We’re always ready to help you at Graff Bay City.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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2016 COPO Camaro Will Be Acutioned to Benefit United Way

BAY CITY, Mich. – Chevrolet is giving back in a big way this week! The 2016 COPO Camaro will be auctioned to benefit United Way. Every penny made from the auction will go towards United Way.

If you’re not sure what the COPO Camaro is, think power and performance. The Camaro is designed to race in the NHRA Stock Eliminator class. These COPO Camaros are special because each is built by hand starting with the production hardware. The COPO Camaro get its name from the Central Office Production Order system used in the 1960's for fleet managers to order special or unusual combinations of parts. Dealers often use this system to pack high performance powertrains into production Camaros.

The 2016 COPO Camaro is actually a sixth-generation legacy that was introduced at the SEMA show last November. The car has a look that was created by Chevrolet and NHRA Funny Car driver, Courtney Force. The Camaro stands out with a red hot exterior, Courtney Force signature graphics, and a red-accented grille trim.

Courtney Force is very excited about this car saying, “I was extremely honored to work with Chevrolet and help design the 2016 COPO Camaro. The bright red color and the signature slash marks towards the back on the car bring a part of my Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car to the COPO Camaro, which I think is really cool. The proceeds from this car go to a great cause and benefit the United Way, so it's an awesome project all around." 

The carbon fiber high-ride hood hides a 350 racing engine with a Whipple 2.9L supercharger. Inside the cabin is a chrome-moly roll cage, lightweight bucket seats personalized with the COPO logo and Courtney Force’s signature, a five-point safety harnesses, and a floor-mounted shifter for the THM-350 automatic transmission.

The 2016 COPO Camaro will be auctioned to benefit United Way on Friday, January 29^th at 7PM. If you’re looking for something more family friendly, check out the 2016 Chevy Equinox or the 2016 Chevy Tahoe. Graff Bay City will help you find a great vehicle for you!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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6 Comfort Foods That Will Make Your Winter Season Warmer

BAY CITY, Mich. – There’s a ton to do during Michigan’s snowy season like skiing, sledding, and ice-skating, but sometimes it’s nice to just sit at home and relax. On one of the colder nights, put your feet up, grab a good movie, and indulge yourself with some delicious food. This winter you have to try out these 6 comfort foods that will make your winter season warmer.

Baked BBQ Pork Chops

Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies

Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta

Chocolate Lasagna

Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Stay in and pig out on these delicious 6 comfort foods all winter long; they’ll keep your belly full and warm. If you’re looking for a new car to keep you warm this winter too, Graff Bay City can help you out! Check out the Chevy Cruze or Chevy Malibu, which are great city cars that can get you where you need to go in any season.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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20 Fun Things to Do in the Winter

BAY CITY, Mich. – The cold is here, and so is the snow! Just because it’s cold out though, doesn’t mean you have to be house ridden for the rest of the season. There’s plenty to do in winter here in Michigan, whether it’s outside or inside. To make the best of your time this season, try out these 20 fun things to do in the winter.

20 Fun Things to Do in the Winter

1. Build an igloo
2. Cozy up by the fire with a book
3. Do a snowy photo shoot
4. Build a snowman
5. Go skiing or snowboarding
6. Go sledding
7. Try ice skating
8. Try different hot cocoa recipes
9. Bake some cookies
10. Volunteer at a humane society
11. Have a snowball fight
12. Make snow angles
13. Go to a hockey game
14. Ride a snowmobile
15. Have a movie marathon
16. Start crafting
17. Take up a new hobby like knitting
18. Take a ride on a horse drawn carriage
19. Plan your spring break
20. Go snowshoeing

While you’re having fun this winter, don’t forget to take proper care of your vehicle. The harsh weather can be rough on your car, so getting the right maintenance will go a long way. If you need any auto service you can make an appointment at Graff Bay City by going online or giving us a call. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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GM Launches a Car-Sharing Service Called Maven

BAY CITY, Mich. – GM launched a new car-sharing service called Maven in Ann Arbor, through which vehicles can be rented by the hour or the day.

The first group of people that will be able to use Maven are those from the University of Michigan, where it’s available to select faculty and students. However, in the next few weeks Maven will be made available to more than 100,000 people in Ann Arbor, with more cities to follow.

GM’s Car Sharing Service, Maven, will be used through a phone app that can be used to locate, reserve, and unlock the vehicle. Depending on the features of the car, you can also start and heat your vehicle with the app.

Why use Maven? Well, for a number of reasons:

• Free to join (limited time offer)
• No fuel costs
• Cars with tons of features and amenities
• Latest technologies
• Hourly and daily rates
• Insurance included
• Safe and reliable

For vehicle options range from small sedans like the Chevy Volt or Spark, to the midsize-sedan Chevy Malibu, and the Chevy Tahoe as a larger SUV option. Each vehicle is priced according to size, and car-sharing costs $6–12 for hourly payments, or $42–84 for daily fees.

Maven is super easy to use. Here’s how it works:

1. Get the app.
2. Choose your car.
3. Take a drive.
4. Just hit end.

If you’re interested in signing up go to: https://www.mavendrive.com.

If you choose to drive your own Chevy, you can come to Graff Bay City. We’ll find the best car for you! We have plenty of cars, trucks, and SUVs to choose from. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Downloadable 2016 Chevrolet Impala Brochure

BAY CITY, Mich. –– A practical sedan with style and incredible craftsmanship is the 2016 Impala you’ll want to know. Six trim levels, stunning aesthetics, and connectivity make the Impala a vehicle that will continue to impress down each road you travel. To see all the details on this impressive sedan download the 2016 Chevrolet Impala brochure.

Downloadable 2016 Chevrolet Impala Brochure

The 2016 Impala packs plenty of power with up to 305Hp and up to 264 pound-foot of torque. Not only does this sedan pack power, but style, too, with chrome details, stylish wheel options, interior French stitching and wood grain details, and LED headlights. Full-size, front-wheel drive, with roomy seating for five makes this sedan a comfortable ride. Depending on the trim level, engines include a 2.5L 4-cylinder or 3.6L 6-cylinder engine.

OnStar, 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi, and Chevrolet MyLink with Bluetooth and full GPS navigation allow the 2016 Chevy Impala to stand out by offering drivers convenience and connectivity. You can see all the available features in the downloadable 2016 Chevrolet Impala brochure and decide what you’ll be bragging about to your neighbors.

When you’re ready to add some style and practicality to your driveway, stop by Hank Graff Bay City to purchase or lease your 2016 Chevrolet Impala. We are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Max Trailering Package Available for Silverado 1500s

BAY CITY, Mich. – We have some fantastic news for you truck lovers! At Graff Bay City, max trailering packages are available for Silverado 1500s. This package is available for both crew cab and double cab models.

Why does this matter to you? We’ll tell you!

First off, with the Max Trailering Package available for Silverado 1500s, your truck turns into a towing monster with the power to pull up to 12,000 pounds! To break it down for you, without the trailering package the classic Silverado 1500 can pull 9,000 pounds and the Silverado 2500 can tow 13,000 pounds.

This all matters because the Silverado 1500 is available for purchase and lease, whereas the Silverado 2500 and up are only available for purchase. The Max Trailering Package available for Silverado 1500s gives you and your company more choices with the trucks and ownership period.

If you choose to get the Max Trailering Package on the Silverado 1500 you get:

• 9.87-inch Rear Axle
• Trailer Brake Controller (LJ1)
• Enhanced Cooling Radiator
• Revised Shock Tuning for Increased Control
• Heavy Duty Rear Springs
• Heavy-Duty Automatic Locking Rear Differential and Z82 Trailering Package
• Outside Heated Power-Adjustable Camper Mirrors
• 20-inch Aluminum Wheel and Tires

If you’re looking to turn your Silverado 1500 into a towing machine, this is the perfect upgrade for you! Come to Graff Bay City today to get yours. Also, if you have any questions feel free to come into the dealership or give us a call.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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5 Easy Soups That Will Keep You Warm This Winter

BAY CITY, Mich. – We’re feeling the wrath of the Michigan winter this month with dropping temperatures and large amounts of snow, but we’re no strangers to this. When you’re done building snowmen and participating in your favorite winter pastime, head home and try out these 5 easy soup recipes that will keep you warm this winter!

5 Easy Soups That Will Keep You Warm This Winter

Creamy Potato Soup

 

Italian Wedding Soup

Chinese Noodle Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

 

Butternut Squash Soup

Thaw out and stay warm this winter with these deliciously awesome soup recipes this season! Is your vehicle prepared for this winter as well? If not, schedule a service appointment with us online. We’re happy to help you with anything you need at Graff Bay City. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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17 Super Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Year Round

BAY CITY, Mich. – More than half of New Year resolutions have something to do with bettering your health. Unfortunately, life gets busy fast and we forget our resolutions by February.  To give you some extra help in keeping your resolutions though, we have 17 super easy ways to stay healthy all year round.

15 Super Easy Ways to Stay Healthy Year Round

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Exercise at least 20 minutes a day.
3. Cut down on fast food.
4. Eat a good, healthy breakfast.
5. Go outside and get some fresh air.
6. Catch up on some sleep.
7. Take a multivitamin.
8. Laugh more; worry less.
9. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
10. Play with your animals.
11. Munch on healthy snacks.
12. Treat yourself to a massage.
13. Volunteer at a non-profit.
14. Stop eating when you’re full.
15. Get routine checkups.
16. Think more positively.
17. Meditate in the morning.

Whether your resolution was to improve your health mentally or physically, these simple ways to stay healthy will help you stay on track with your resolution all year round. Need a healthier car this year too? Come by Graff Bay City to check out all of our Chevrolets for sale or go online and make a service appointment. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Downloadable 2016 Chevrolet Suburban Brochure

BAY CITY, Mich. ––The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has everything you’ve come to expect from Chevrolet plus uncommon spaciousness and unmatched safety. This SUV is an American Original that packs performance for any occasion. Learn all about its safety and performance by downloading the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban brochure below. 

Downloadable 2016 Chevrolet Suburban Brochure

On the exterior Chevrolet Suburban has looks to kill with a striking design and crisp profile. The Suburban also has a luxury feel inside with smart ergonomics, soft touches, and upscale materials complete with all the room you want and need. A stunning 121.7 cubic feet of cargo space is quickly available with the fastest available power-release second row and power-folding third-row seats. You’ll enjoy the smart cargo and storage design throughout.

Technology you’ve come rely on comes standard with the 8-inch color touch screen. The Suburban is the first vehicle in its class with standard Apple CarPlay compatibility, which allows you to access and use your favorite apps through the touch screen. Chevrolet My Link, Bluetooth, Sirius XM, rear Blu-ray system, and standard OnStar built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi will keep you connected and entertained. For the details on all the convenient features, download the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban brochure.

When you decide these features are what your family needs in an SUV, stop by Hank Graff Chevrolet Bay City to purchase or lease your 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. We are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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The Chevy Bolt Will Debut at CES 2016

BAY CITY, Mich. – The Chevy Bolt will debut at CES 2016 on Wednesday, Jan. 6. No worries if you aren’t at the show though; the debut will take place on Facebook Live as well, making Chevrolet the first automotive brand to use Facebook’s live stream tool.  

The Chevy Bolt will make its debut at CES 2016 along with three other electric vehicles. The all-new 2016 Volt, 2016 Malibu Hybrid, and Spark EV will be included in the lineup making Chevrolet the leader in electrification.

Chevrolet actually unveiled the Bolt EV concept last year at the Detroit Auto Show so there has been much anticipation for the production version.

The 207 Bolt EV is a game-changer. Not only will it be a long-range electric vehicle with a GM-estimated range of 200-miles, but it’s also super affordable with a price below $30,000 after full federal tax credits.

Chevy’s four million Facebook fans will all be able to watch the live video debut of the Bolt EV. There will also be an immersive 360-degree interior video experience as well.

CES has been a place where innovators can show off their latest technologies for over 40 years now, which makes it the perfect global stage to introduce the Bolt EV.

Chairman and CEO May Barra will be delivering the event’s keynote speech.

While we’re all waiting on the newest electric vehicles, there are still plenty of great cars to choose from at Graff Bay City. Come on in today and well find you a vehicle that works best for your needs. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your new family! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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