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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Further Developments in Warren After GM Invests $1 Billion in Tech Center

DURAND, Mich. – It wasn’t long ago that General Motors announced it would invest $1 billion in its Warren Technical Center, and now Warren is experiencing the benefits.

Further developments will erupt in Warren in light of GM’s $1 billion investment in the tech center, a 326-acre facility with renovations expected to be complete by 2018. Warren, a city of 135,000, will feel the positive effects of GM’s investment as a number of new amenities sprout up in close proximity to the facility, including:

200 premium lofts neighboring city hall
Prestige Cadillac dealership
Five-star hotel across the street from the tech center
Specialty grocery store like Whole Foods Inc. or Trader Joe’s
Menards home improvement store

GM also plans to invest $35 million in the Detroit based advertising agency Campbell Ewalds 10-story former headquarters located nearby the tech center. The renovation will bring another 800 jobs to Warren.

In talks of further developments in Warren after GM’s $1 billion investment in its tech center, city officials have stated they expect $300 million to be invested in the Downtown Development Authority district, which is stabilized by the tech center.

A vehicle engineering center, design center, and research and development operations make up the tech center, which employs 15,000 to 20,000 workers. GM’s $1 billion investment is expected to produce an additional 2,600 jobs.

With GM’s investment spurring a number of developments, employees will have more living options and new amenities nearby. The developments will also serve Warren residents who don’t work at the tech center but are looking for a walkable downtown area to experience.

GM is in the midst of investing in local communities across Michigan, and these places are seeing positive effects through job creation. This is exactly what Michigan needs, so it make us proud to be a Chevrolet dealer with plenty of used Chevys near Flushing, MI.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Chevy-Themed Father's Day Gifts

DURAND, Mich.– Dad’s are probably the hardest people to buy gifts for, and occasions such as Father’s Day call for giving more than the typical wrench set or screw driver. If your dad drives a Chevy, you’re in luck! We’re here to save the day with these Chevy-themed Father’s Day gifts:

Chevy Vehicle Accessories

Car mats, remote starters, hood protectors, flashy rims– you name it, Chevy has it. Whatever accessories Dad needs to make his car better can be found on our website.

Chevy Attire

From hats to T-Shirts, jackets to fleeces, you can pretty much find any style of Chevy clothing to fit Dad’s tastes. If your dad loves his Chevy, ditch the necktie this Father’s Day and get him something with the Chevy bowtie.

Chevy Clocks
At first glance this might seem like a boring or useless gift to give Dad, but you're forgetting that your dad is a Chevy-loving dad. Therefore, a clock immediately becomes more respectable and worth having if it's a Chevy clock. What dad wouldn't want one of these hanging on the wall of his garage or man cave?

Chevy Dog Collar
Of course your dad loves you, but we all know his best friend is the dog (it's obvious when the pooch sits up front more than you do). Help Dad keep the bowtie theme alive and give him a Chevy dog collar for man's best friend.

Chevy Car Wash
Take Dad's Chevy to a car wash and make it shine. Simple enough for Father's Day! In general, a great gift would be to take care of any routine maintenance Dad needs done to his Chevy, all of which can be taken care of at Graff Chevy Durand!

Treat your dad to something different this Father’s Day. Instead of going with a typical gift, wow him one of these Chevy-themed Father's Day gifts. No dad could ever deny the coolness contained in these gifts, especially a dad who understands the quality found in New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks, which we have plenty of at our Genesee County Area Chevy Dealership!

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Chevy Cruze Sales Pass 3.5 Million

DURAND, Mich.– Regarding customer trust and loyalty, the numbers do all the talking for Chevrolet. As Chevy Cruze sales pass 3.5 million, the rest of the automotive industry is left gazing in amazement across the aisle.

As Chevy’s top-selling vehicle, the Cruze recently achieved this new benchmark in sales across 115 countries. Its top markets include China, the United States, Brazil and Canada, but the Cruze did exceptionally well in its home country.

When Chevy Cruze sales pass 3.5 million, you can bet there has been an increase in sales. In 2014, Cruze sales in the United Sates shot up 10 percent from the previous year to 273,060, placing the Cruze at second-best in sales to customers under 25 in the United States. Cruze sales also showed a 35 percent increase in new Chevy customers and a 56 percent Chevy customer retention rate, while 23 percent of customers traded in their current Cruze for a new one.

These impressive numbers make way for the upcoming 2016 Chevy Cruze that will debut on June 24. The bar is set high for the next generation Cruze, but Chevy seems to be confident in their spectrum of new model features. To give you a glimpse, the 2016 Cruze is larger and lighter than the current model, and happens to be armed with 25 new technologies, two of which include the touted Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

If the Chevy Cruze sales numbers and expected updates aren’t enough to woo you, perhaps it’s time to do a little extra research on the reliability of Chevrolet’s other vehicles. Our inventory of New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks at our Genesee County Area Chevy Dealership is the perfect place to begin.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Road Trip Maintenance Tips

DURAND, Mich.– It’s almost summertime, a season when many families set out on a classic road trip to explore America. If you’re planning a road trip for your family, you’ll want to include certain items for your journey like snacks and an emergency kit. But it’s also important that your vehicle is fit for the long distances it will be transporting you to. On that note, here are some road trip maintenance tips to keep in mind before you hit the road:

Get your air conditioning recharged. If you notice that your vehicle isn’t cooling down as efficiently as it should, stop in to get your A/C recharged before you’re two states over with all of the windows down trying to avoid heat stroke.

Make sure your battery is fully functional. This is one most people don’t think about until it’s too late. Avoid breaking down in the middle of the night on a dark highway and make sure your battery functions correctly. Assuming your vehicle still starts, look for these signs of a dying battery:

Lights are weak/dim when engine cranks
Engine has trouble starting
Engine cranks slowly

Have a technician inspect your brakes. Don’t fool yourself into thinking your brakes are good-to-go just because you’re stopping. You should get them checked every 10,000 miles, and especially before you travel long distances. Look for these signs to tell if your brakes are unsafe:

Grinding/high-pitched squealing noises when stopping
Steering wheel vibration when braking
Increased braking distances
Feeling the car pull left or right when stopping
A burning smell when stopping
A weak emergency brake

Keep your tires properly inflated and rotated. You should have your tires rotated every 3,000 to 7,000 miles or as recommended by your Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Along with regular rotation, your tires should never be under-inflated or over-inflated. You should also keep an eye out for tread loss or bald spots on your tires.

Get a good view with new wiper blades. It’s time to replace your wiper blades if they leave streaks on your windshield, don’t clear it completely or seem to be cracking and peeling. The last thing you want is for everything else on your vehicle to be in good working order, but then suddenly be forced to pull over when it starts raining because you can’t see out your windshield.

When it comes down to it, your safest option will always be to stop in at a vehicle service center where professionals can determine the quality of your vehicle, but these road trip maintenance tips are definitely major things to think about while you plan your journey this summer.

Our vehicle service technicians are some of the best, and would be happy to take a look for you. Schedule a vehicle service appointment online or call (989) 288-2657 and get a thumbs-up from us before heading out! You can also take a look at our New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks, perfect for road trips, at our New Lothrup Area Chevy Dealership!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

2016 Camaro will be Manufactured in Lansing

DURAND, Mich.– We all need to give America’s best-selling performance car for the last five years a big welcome home. The word is out that the 2016 Camaro will be manufactured in Lansing! After 23 years, Chevy’s pride and joy is coming back to the state where the auto industry’s gears first started turning.

While it’s big news that the Camaro will be back in the state where the auto industry began, it’s even bigger news that the 2016 Camaro will be manufactured in Lansing at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. The decision to manufacture the 2016 Camaro here will immediately establish hundreds of jobs for Lansing, and Chevy expects to add 500 more by the end of summer!

Chevy will invest $175 million into the plant to fund new tooling and equipment. Two robotic framers will be installed to improve dimensional control in the manufacturing process, along with three new paint systems used for colors specific to the 2016 Camaro– Summit White, Bright Yellow and Red Hot.

In our opinion, there’s no better place for the 2016 Camaro to be manufactured than our state capital. We love seeing Chevy improve our state’s economy through new jobs! That’s why we’re proud of our inventory of New Chevy Cars and New Chevy Trucks at our Genesee County Area Dealership!

Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand

At Hank Graff Chevrolet, we are revolutionizing the car buying experience. We are doing this by providing all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun. After all, we believe getting behind the wheel of a new car should be exciting!

When you visit our dealership, you’ll find that our team members enjoy being here. You will hear a lot of laughter, jokes, and genuine enjoyment echo throughout our dealership’s lobby. This fun atmosphere is what keeps customers coming back to our dealership time and time again!