Top 5 Summer Crafts

OKEMOS, Mich. –– The summer season is more than halfway over. To make the most of your sunny days we put together our top 5 summer crafts. These crafts will make it easy to enjoy your last weeks of warm weather and sunshine. At Graff Chevrolet Okemos we want you to have fun this summer by getting creative with these fun ideas and by enjoying the open road. If you need a new vehicle to enjoy the open road with, stop by our dealership for a test drive of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt! Below you can get step-by-step tutorials on how to to create something fun for you home. Plus, you can learn about the amazing new features of Chevy’s newest electric car in the downloadable brochure available at the end of this blog! Continue reading to see how Graff Okemos can help you make the most of your summer.

Garden Rainbow Pots

Sharpie Art Coasters

Squirt Gun Paintings

Mason Jar Aquarium

Jumbo Yard Dice

With our top 5 of summer crafts you can decorate your home, and your yard before the warm weather season is over. You can also make the most of your summer by checking out the 2017 Chevrolet Volt brochure, picking one from our inventory, and then finally stopping by Graff Chevrolet in Okemos, MI so you can get a hands-on test drive! Chevy’s new electric car is a perfect blend of modern style, the latest technologies, and incredible fuel efficiency. You will also love the top safety features and amazing performance. Get your hands on a new 2017 Chevrolet Volt and contact our expert sales team today!

You can also make the most of summer with your current vehicle when you visit our new routine maintenance fluids and filters pages. Our new filters page teaches you about the different types of filters your vehicle uses from air filters, to oil filters, and more. You will also learn how to properly care for your filters to protect other vehicle parts from rust or breaking. The new fluids page discusses why your vehicle needs different types of fluids like coolant and transmission fluid. It also takes you through the type of maintenance that is required in keeping your fluids clean. If you have more questions about your vehicle fluids or filters you can contact our Graff Chevrolet Service Center. You can also schedule your next service appointment online with our friendly factory-trained technicians.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Arrives This Fall

OKEMOS, Mich. – At the North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet announced the arrival of the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback. With new sport functionalities, the Cruze Hatchback is just one of the few Chevy models that is leading new segments in the upcoming year. The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze arrives this fall with new designs and returning features and technologies from the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. Some new characteristics of the Cruze Hatchback are a new model design, more standard safety features, and top-of-the-line entertainment technology.

By evolving into the 2017 Cruze Hatch, the Cruze attracts a new type of driver. The Hatchback's sporty design now offers 47.2 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold down the back row seating, which gives you more space for transporting the things you love. The new interior design provides more legroom for all passengers, so everyone is comfortable no matter where they sit. The new 2017 Hatchback Cruze's exterior design presents a more rigid body, yet lighter architecture. It weighs in at 200+ pounds lighter than the previous-generation models, thanks to the lighter body structure and engine. The new sleek style is eye-catching, but there's more.

The new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback comes with more standard safety features than previous models and other compact cars, including competition models like the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. New safety features include available Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and Forward Collision Alert. There is also the available Teen Driver feature and the OnStar Advisor system. Safety may be the Cruze’s top priority, but entertainment does not fall short in the new design.

With Chevrolet MyLink technology, the new 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto services, giving you access to smart phone applications you love. You can also interact with your smart phone through the in-vehicle display by connecting or pairing your mobile device with the car. Additionally, the Cruze Hatchback allows you to connect multiple devices at once when you connect by using the built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi.

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback arrives this fall and will be offered in LT and Premier trim levels. To get more familiar with everything the Cruze offers; stop in to Graff Chevrolet Okemos and test drive a new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. With our team you can get a hands-on feel for the performance of the Chevy sedan, while getting a closer look at the safety and entertainment features. If you are ready to experience one of the most popular sedans on the market, contact our sales team online today!

Whichever vehicle you choose to drive, no vehicle can run correctly without the proper fluid and filter care. Our new Routine Maintenance pages give you more information about the two components that keep your vehicle clean and running smoothly. The new fluids page with walk you through your oil changes, coolant, washer fluid, and more! You will even learn about leaks, and ways to keep your fluids clean. The new filters page discusses your air filters, oil filters, transmission filters, and more. You get a closer look at what filters do for your vehicle and how routine maintenance helps your current vehicle last longer. To schedule your next fluids or filters routine maintenance appointment with our factory-trained technicians; contact our Graff Chevrolet Service Center online.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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Routine Fluids and Filters Maintenance with Graff Chevrolet Okemos

OKEMOS, Mich. – When it comes to making sure each component of your vehicle is running properly, your fluids and filters take center stage. They make sure the different parts of your car are clean and running smoothly. Fluids and filters also keep different pieces from rusting or breaking. Now you can learn all about routine fluids and filters maintenance with Graff Chevrolet Okemos! Our new online maintenance pages teach you how each fluid and filter is unique to your vehicle, and the purpose they serve in keeping your car running smoothly and safely. The pages also discuss when they may need to be serviced, and the consequences of not taking proper care of your fluids and filters. At Graff Chevrolet Okemos we always want you to be driving in a safe vehicle, so take a closer look at what each routine maintenance page will cover:

Vehicle Fluids:
The fluids in your vehicle perform a number of different functions. They not only keep the multiple parts lubricated and running properly, but they also keep the different components clean. On our fluids routine maintenance page you will learn the different types of fluids your vehicle uses, the various ways they help it run, and the warning signs of when fluid maintenance is needed. The vehicle fluids this page covers are:

• Washer Fluid
• Engine Oil
• Coolant
• Transmission Fluid
• Power Steering Fluid 
• Brake Fluid

Once you have a better understanding of the different fluids in your car, truck, SUV, or crossover, you can take better car of your current vehicle and recognize warning signs much faster. If you believe there is a problem with any fluids in your vehicle, or if you notice a leak, contact our service center today!

Vehicle Filters:
Filters in your vehicle help keep your vehicle running efficiently. They prevent contaminants like dirt and dust particles from getting into vehicle parts. Without proper filter maintenance, the various mechanical parts in your car can wear down faster, rust, and eventually break. On this page we give you descriptions of the different types of filters, and warning signs  that they may need to be replaced. The different filters we cover include:

• Air Filters
• Transmission Filters
• Oil Filters
• Fuel Filters

Filters are a very important component when it comes to having the best vehicle performance. To make sure your filters are clean, schedule an inspection with our service center!

Get a better understanding of your routine fluids and filters maintenance with Graff Chevrolet Okemos. When you visit the routine maintenance section of our website, we will take you through the importance of your vehicle’s fluids and filters, and give you tips on when to service them. At Graff Chevrolet Okemos we want to make sure you are getting behind the wheel of a safe and reliable car. That is why our team of ASE Certified technicians work to make sure every inch of your car, truck, SUV, or crossover is running correctly. To schedule your next fluids or filters maintenance appointment contact our Service Center today!

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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