10 Things to Put in Your Emergency Car Kit

OKEMOS, Mich.–– Driving can fun and freeing, but every time we get behind the wheel we are vulnerable to many situations. If you run into bad weather, have an accident, or the vehicle you're driving is having unexpected issues you don't want to be caught unprepared. Even though we cannot predict the future, we can still be ready for it by keeping a few handy things in our vehicle. These 10 things to put in your emergency car kit will help prepare you to expect the unexpected and give you a piece of mind when you hit the road.

Some of the most simple essentials can help you get through a sticky situation:

1) First Aid kit - Safety is first and foremost a priority. You want to be prepared for yourself and others in accidents as much as your car.
2) Flashlight and batteries - No matter the time of day, a flash light can be essential in seeing something on your vehicle under the hood or under the car.
3) Extra Cash - You never know who you might need to call. Having cash in hand could help you pay for service or a ride.
4) Tool Box - From screwdrivers to hammers, it is always good to have some tools handy.
5) Kitty Litter - Not just for snow! Kitty litter is great to help your tire gain traction in any slippery spot.
6) Blanket - If you are stuck somewhere cold, having extra layers could save your life.
7) Paper Towel - Paper towel is great to have in case liquids spill, or to help clean yourself up.
8) Ice Scraper - This is good have in your car year-round in case you need to scrape something off or away.
9) Water - You never know how long you will be stuck where you are. Water is great for you, and can come in handy with cleaning.
10) Snacks - Again you don't know time frames for unexpected situations. Protein bars are a great emergency snack that are portable, last a while, and keep you full.

These 10 things to put in your emergency car kit can easily fit in a convenient storage big or bag. So you can keep these in your vehicle giving you the readiness for anything. Other items to remember to keep in your vehicle are always: a spare tire, jumper cables, a shovel, and an empty gas can/container. At Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos we always want you to be prepared, safe, and knowledgeable of what happens with your vehicle. Visit our new Service Center FAQ page on our website and see our answers to frequent vehicle maintenance questions.

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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Frequently Asked Serviced Questions Answered by Graff Okemos

OKEMOS, Mich. – At Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos we take pride in helping our customers with all of their vehicle maintenance. Our full-service automotive center offers everything from routine maintenance to major repairs on all makes and models. Another way our ASE Certified technicians can help you is with our new and improved FAQ page. On our website you can find frequently asked service questions answered by Graff Okemos. Now the convenience you love about our service center is extended to our website.

See what new categories we have in our Service Center FAQ's to help you navigate your questions:

• 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.
• 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.
• Wipers—For something we never think about, there are a few common questions we get about windshield wipers. Learn all about them here.
• 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. Get the answers here!
• Breaks—Does something not feel right or sound funny? Check out what common answers to you brake questions are.
• 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.

Our Graff Chevrolet Okemos Service Center is committed to providing you the best quality work and help. Our customers are our number one priority. That is why the frequently asked service questions answered by Graff Okemos are here to help you navigate through the confusion of vehicle maintenance. Can’t find your question? Contact our service center at (517) 349-8300.

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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Sell Your Car at Graff Chevrolet Okemos

OKEMOS, Mich.––Do you have an older vehicle you are thinking of selling? Hoping to sell it before summer? Unsure where to even start? Never fear! You can sell your car at Graff Chevrolet Okemos. That’s right sell not trade (you can do that too, though, if you'd like!). At Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos we buy used cars, trucks, SUV’s and crossovers. Not only that but we buy all makes and models and give you cash on the spot! So no matter what vehicle you're looking to sell, you can bring it in to Graff Okemos and we make it easy for you to get rid of it!

You can stop worrying about the hassle and risks of selling your vehicle by yourself when you bring it to Graff Chevrolet Okemos. Selling your car fast is great, but what is even better is that we will buy your unwanted vehicle even if you are not looking for a new one.Plus you can be confident selling your vehicle to Graff Okemos knowing you are dealing with a reliable source, and that all the paperwork will be completed correctly.

Selling your vehicle to Graff Okemos can be done in 3 easy steps!

1) Fill out our vehicle information form on our Sell Your Car Page
2) Bring your unwanted vehicle to Graff Chevrolet Okemos
3) Get fast cash

Ready to bring your car in? With our convenient location right by by the Meridian Mall in Okemos, MI, and just  a couple miles from Michigan State University and East Lansing, selling your car at Graff Chevrolet Okemos is convenient and easy!

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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5 Winter Road Trips Just Hours From Okemos, MI

OKEMOS, Mich. – With the mild winter we have been having here in the Mitten State this year it makes it easy to hit the road and spend the weekend driving in the car to one of these 5 winter road trips just hours from Okemos, MI! Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a spontaneous adventure, or a place for the whole family, these weekend destinations are just a few hours away from Okemos, MI and are the perfect cure your winter cabin fever!

Here are some great weekend destinations:

Traverse City, MI- Head to Traverse City, MI where you can enjoy the beauty of Michigan’s winter. With tons of skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, and winter sports you can get the most out of your winter recreation in Traverse City. Then, warm up at one the many popular local restaurants.

Harbor Springs, MI – If you want to go up north? Stop at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, MI. Another great Michigan destination for winter sports enthusiasts, you can experience a zip lining adventure like never before, in the snow! You can also enjoy horseback rides and fat tire snow biking.

Chicago, IL – Winter sports not for you? City dwellers can’t resist a few days in the windy city! With museums, aquariums, and of course The Bean, you can never be bored in Chicago, IL.

Elkhart, IN – Do you have a superhero fan in your family? Head down to Elkhart, IN for a trip to the Hall of Heroes Museum, the world’s only superhero museum! This destination is only a couple hours south of Okemos, MI,  your road trip can be completed in a flash!

Oregon, OH – If you're looking for a family road trip getaway? Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center has year round indoor and outdoor activities everyone in your family will enjoy! From indoor pools and splash parks, to winter hiking and delicious restaurants, there is something to enter everyone in your family.

So, whether you are planning for a long weekend or just a day trip, these 5 winter road trips will be worth the drive! If more road trips in your future, make sure your family enjoys the drive and arrives safely. Stop by Graff Chevrolet Okemos to test drive a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox today - perfect for Michigan's ever-changing weather!

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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Chevrolet Presents the New Midnight Special Edition

OKEMOS, Mich. – For 2016 a bold new look has arrived for Chevy trucks as Chevrolet presents the new Midnight Special Edition. Trucks featured in the Z71 Midnight Special Edition include the 2016 Silverado 1500, the Silverado 2500 HD, and the 2016 Colorado.

Some Midnight black features include:

• Black side moldings and beltline moldings 
• Black painted alloy wheels 
• Black spray in-bed liner 
• All black Chevrolet bowties for the front and rear 

The Midnight Special Edition trucks are part of a fast growing collection of additional custom trucks. Beginning in 2015 Chevrolet announced special edition trucks including the Silverado Realtree, Silverado Special Ops, and the Colorado Trail Boss. The customized editions helped increase Chevrolet truck sales starting in 2015. All three trucks are included in the customized portfolio with Chevrolet’s new Midnight Special Edition collection. Black not the color for you? You can stop by Graff Okemos and test drive a new 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 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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Have a Heart for the Homeless with Haven House

Okemos, Mich. – This winter we are humbled to partner with Haven House of Greater Lansing to help raise awareness for the local homeless families in need in our community, and we want YOU to join us in helping them!

How can you help? It’s easy! All season we will be accepting donations as Hearts for Haven House – 

For a $1 donation, you can personalize a heart signed with your name to be hung around the dealership showing our community’s support for Haven House.

Haven House has been helping local homeless families find permanent housing since 1983. Haven House provides food, clothing, and shelter to homeless families in the Lansing area. They also provide residents with the opportunity to get involved in programs to improve their lives in the future. 

We strongly believe in the future of our local community, which is why we are happy to join together with Haven House to help our neighbors in need. If you place a place in your heart for the homeless, we ask you to stop by Graff Chevrolet Okemos today to sign a paper heart for only $1 to help support Haven House!

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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Chevrolet Debuts the 2017 Chevrolet Trax

OKEMOS,  Mich. – With the popularity the Chevrolet Trax has gained in the past few years it is no surprise that Chevrolet is continuously upgrading America’s top selling small SUV. As Chevrolet debuts the 2017 Chevrolet Trax the consumer audience is only going to increase from here. By drawing in first time Chevrolet drivers and more female owners, the Trax has become the second best selling small SUV in America. Here are just a few updates consumers will experience in the 2017 Chevrolet Trax model.

Visual: A new front end appearance combines the design elements of the Cruze and Malibu reflecting the city life agility the Trax offers. Also, new premium interior is spotlighted in the new instrument panel, providing a more tech friendly design.

Technology: The Trax infotainment system is designed to keep up with the new and advanced technologies. With programs such as Apple Car Play and Android Auto, the 2017 Chevrolet Trax keeps the driver connected. Additionally, passengers can connect up to 7 different devices to high-speed wireless Internet.

Safety: The 2017 Chevrolet Trax is taking the small SUV’s safety features to another level with new alert systems including: side blind zone alerts, rear cross traffic alerts, and forward collision alerts. Other new safety features are the lane departure warning and a rearview camera.

With all the new features debuting in the 2017 Chevrolet Trax, some things will continue with the 2017 Chevrolet Trax such as the Trax’s Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The vehicle will be available fall of this year. Until then, stop by Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos and test drive a 2016 Chevrolet Trax and see what makes the Trax the most popular crossover.

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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5 Quick Valentines Day Gifts Ideas

OKEMOS, Mich. – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. You can make your loved ones smile with a gift that is as unique as they are without spending days or weeks making the perfect gift. These 5 quick Valentines Day gift ideas will help make your holiday fun and creative without the stress. Tell that special someone how much you love them with these ideas.

1. The Coffee Connoisseur

Something as simple as a new mug stuffed with a bag of their favorite coffee or café gift card could put a huge smile on the face of your coffee-drinking valentine. You can take it up a notch and surprise them with their favorite coffee order Valentines Day morning.

2. The Chocolate Lover

What chocolate lover would turn down a good old box of chocolates? Buy a few of their favorite chocolate treats, or add your own personal touch with a homemade baked good.

3. The Movie Buff

Put together a basket with their favorite movies, candy or snacks, popcorn, and a few sodas. These baskets can make for an awesome date night. You might even consider adding a blanket or fuzzy socks to the basket for a cozy night in.

4. The Adventurer

Create a mini scavenger hunt for your loved one. It can be a fun, creative, and inexpensive way to have a good time with that special someone. If you're feeling really spontaneous, surprise your valentine with a day trip to somewhere you have never been! Or if not, buy tickets to an event you both have never been to.

5. The Health Nut

Edible Arrangements are delicious and a great way to say “I Love You.” If that doesn't fit your budget, pick out a healthy treat recipe and make it at home. For the health nut who is also into fitness, try a couples based workout together for a fun and healthy bonding experience.

These 5 quick Valentine’s Day gift ideas are great if you need something last minute. Looking for more this Valentine’s Day? Head into Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos this week to double your trade-in up to $4,000! You and your valentine could drive away in a new 2016 Chevy Silverado for a sweet deal.

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 2016 Chevy Equinox is the Ultimate Family Crossover

OKEMOS, Mich. - The 2016 Chevy Equinox is the ultimate family crossover offering style and versatility. You’ll feel confident every time you drive with a newly designed exterior, all the latest safety features, and the most up-to-date technology features your family needs.

The front of the all-new Chevy Equinox features a chrome-accented dual-port grille, new halogen projector-beam headlamps, and LED daytime running lamps for an extra stylish touch. The new back end on the Equinox looks more refined with sculpted taillamps and, on the 3.6L V6 model, rectangular dual tailpipes are available. On the LTZ models, you’ll get the luxury of driving on new 18-inch custom-style aluminum wheels.

The 2016 Chevy Equinox is jam-packed with the best safety features too keep you and your family safe and sound on every drive. Features include:

• Forward Collision Alert
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Vision Camera
• Lane Departure Warning 

Don’t forget all the technology features that keep you connected:

• Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi
• 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen
• Bluetooth
• SiriusXM (3 month free trial)
• Chevrolet MyLink

The 2016 Chevy Equinox is the ultimate family crossover with an estimated 32MPG on the highway and a maximum range of 601 miles per tank, plus all the cargo space you and your family need. You can’t go wrong with this vehicle. The only decision that needs to be made is what color you want. Come to Graff Okemos today, and we’ll gladly show you all the awesome features in the new 2016 Chevy Equinox.

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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Make a Touchdown with these 5 Super Snack Recipes

OKEMOS, Mich. – Super Bowl 50 is this Sunday, and it’s time to start getting your plans into shape. Are you going to a party or hosting one? Who’s going to be there? What are you cooking? We can at least help you out with one of those questions. Because it’s the big Super Bowl 50, you have to go big or go home – chips and salsa from the grocery store aren’t going to cut it. This year, make a touchdown with these 5 Super Bowl snack recipes, and everyone will want to be on your team.

Ham and Cheese Rolls

 

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

 

Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

 

Pizza Sticks

 

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

 

We hope your Super Bowl Sunday is filled with lots of party snacks, good friends, and plenty of fun! Need a ride to your game day party? Graff Okemos has you covered. Check out the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze – it’s great for city driving is and packed with your favorite technology features. Come in today for a test drive.

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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