Safety Features Worth Having in Your Next Vehicle

BAY CITY, Mich.,–– At Graff Bay City, safety is our top priority. The National Safety Council estimates that at least 40,000 fatalities and over 4.6 million people were injured as a result of car crashes in 2016, the highest in almost a decade. To better keep you and your passengers safe on the road, we've put together a list of safety features worth having in your next vehicle!

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Available on new Chevrolet models, Rear Cross Traffic Alert informs you of approaching drivers or hazards when you back out of a parking spot or driveway. This safety-minded feature works hand-in-hand with Rear Camera technology, a feature that is standard on every new General Motors vehicle, giving you a clear image of the area behind your vehicle on your dashboard display. Rear Cross Traffic Alert technology provides visual and audible notifications if any moving objects or hazards are nearby to prevent any accidents from occurring. 

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Keep Assist technology provides audio and visual alerts on your vehicle dashboard display when you unintentionally drift into another lane. Should you continue to drift, Lane Keep Assist will gently nudge your steering wheel to keep you in your lane. Using cameras placed on every side of the vehicle, this feature monitors the patterns of the road, alerting you if you don't use your turn signals or if you regularly drift into other lanes. Lane Keep Assist helps to improve the safety of you, your passengers, and other vehicles on multi-lane roads and highways.

Front and Rear Parking Assist

Eliminate the stress of parking in a difficult spot with Front and Rear Parking Assist technology. Cameras positioned on the front and back of your vehicle provide guidelines and notifications to help you adjust your position to prevent any damage to your vehicle or surroundings. From new drivers to experts behind the wheel, this technology can ease the process of parallel parking and reduce the stress behind it as well. Front and Rear Parking Assist is standard on most GM models and is a great feature for drivers of any lifestyle!

Adaptive Cruise Control

Improve your cruise control experience with Adaptive Cruise Control technology. This feature allows you to match the speed of drivers in front of you, eliminating the need to constantly brake and accelerate to accommodate to others' speeds. You can adjust the space, or "follow gap" between other vehicles to allow other drivers to merge into your lane, too. Adaptive Cruise Control technology is available on most modern GM vehicles.

Forward Safety Awareness

Forward Safety Awareness technology utilizes the same cameras that Lane Keep Assist technology uses to alert drivers of impending danger in front of the vehicle. Radar technology alerts you of slowing vehicles ahead, providing video and audio notifications through your display dashboard. If a collision is imminent, Forward Safety Awareness automatically applies your brakes to either reduce the damage of a collision or prevent it altogether. 

The United States Automobile Association lists each of these features on their website as features that improve car safety for drivers, passengers, and other drivers. These safety features worth having in your next vehicle will make the road a much safer place for everyone. All of the features mentioned are either standard or available on most modern General Motors vehicles. Browse our model lineup to see what safety features are standard with each vehicle. Take a look at Chevy car and truck technology to view additional customization options that are available on your Chevrolet vehicle, too. If you have any questions or would like to take a vehicle out for a test drive, call us to set up an appointment and we'll be more than happy to help you find the perfect vehicle to suit your needs!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! 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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Lease Pre-Owned Vehicles at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – JUST ANNOUNCED: Lease certified pre-owned vehicles at Graff Bay City! Now drivers can get the best of both worlds: the 172-point inspection that comes with certified pre-owned vehicles and the low payment options of a lease, thanks to the new GM Certified Pre-Owned Leasing Program at Hank Graff Chevrolet in Bay City, MI. Until now, leasing a vehicle was only available on new cars, trucks, SUV, or crossovers! With the new GM Certified Pre-Owned Leasing Program, you can enjoy the benefits of leasing on select 2013-2015 model year certified pre-owned vehicles.

The GM Certified Pre-Owned Leasing Program at Graff Bay City Includes:

• Competitive Payment Options on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
• Available on 2013-2015 Models
• 36 & 48 Month Term Options
• Standard mileage is 15,000 miles per year, Maximum allowable 25,000 miles per year
• Single Payment & Monthly Payment Option Flexibility
• All CPO Leases Include GAP Coverage

Why is Graff Bay City's GM Certified Pre-Owned Leasing Program so exciting?

Leasing a vehicle is great option for drivers who do not want to purchase a vehicle, but want to experience a new vehicle more often while enjoying lower monthly payments. Plus, this new program offers you the option to select up to 25,000 miles per year on your lease – which is much higher than what is typically offered with new vehicle leases!

Until now, leasing was only available on new vehicles, but this new program at Graff Bay City allows you to lease used vehicles! Each certified pre-owned car, truck, SUV, or crossover is put through a 172-point vehicle inspection, which is required for it to become a GM certified pre-owned vehicle. This thorough inspection means the vehicle has met GM’s strict factory-set standards, giving you the confidence and reliability you want in a vehicle.

So, not only are you getting great deal by leasing rather than buying, but you're also getting the benefits of a GM Certified Pre-Owned vehicle - reliability that's has been put to the test. Take advantage of the Pre-Owned Leasing Program at Graff Bay City to enjoy the leasing benefits you love in selected 2013-2015 certified pre-owned vehicles that match your budget. To learn more about the leasing process visit our How to Lease Guide. You can stay up to date with our current certified pre-owned lease vehicles available for lease on our Program Page, or contact our team at Graff Bay City today!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! 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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