Not too long ago I suggested a few Quirky But Beautiful Road Trip Destinations that you and your family might enjoy now that summer vacation season is officially underway. Before you get too excited about mapping out your next road trip destination, let's bring you back to reality for a few … [Read more...] about The Zen of Road Trips: 5 Ways to Survive The Drive
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May is the Month of Mom at LaFontaine
Each spring on Mother's Day, we collectively dedicate a Sunday to celebrating all that our mom's have done and still do for us. But to be honest, one day out of 365 just doesn't seem like enough, does it? Don't our mom's deserve more than one single day out of the year? Think about all the … [Read more...] about May is the Month of Mom at LaFontaine
May Is National Pet Month: Dog Travel Tips
Did you know May is National Pet Month? Why not celebrate by taking your dog on a road trip this summer! To a dog, motoring isn't just a way of getting from here to there; it's also a thrill and an adventure. The mere jingle of car keys is enough to send most any dog into a whimpering, … [Read more...] about May Is National Pet Month: Dog Travel Tips
How To Make The New Year, A New Year
The dawn of a new year is upon us, and with it is the gleam and dazzle of so much potential and promise. Everyone loves this time of year because of the opportunities that await us: chants of "This is the year!" and "Everything will be different" run rampant through our minds. Well, that's … [Read more...] about How To Make The New Year, A New Year
The Heart of Thanksgiving
November has welcomed us in with a chilly embrace (although knowing Michigan, we're bound to have at least one more 85 degree headscratcher). This month houses some pretty important dates: Black Friday for the bargain-hunters, Veterans Day to honor our soldiers, and November 18th, which we all … [Read more...] about The Heart of Thanksgiving
Two Boys and a Fire Truck: A Hart(land) Warming Story
While volunteering for the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, one of the available raffle items immediately caught the eye of Jenifer Thomas. It was a raffle for the chance to win a fire truck ride to school courtesy of the Hartland Fire … [Read more...] about Two Boys and a Fire Truck: A Hart(land) Warming Story
Tricks and Treats at the LaFontaine Family Fun Fest
Four years ago a tradition was started at LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC with an event that we now call the LaFontaine Family Fun Fest. Local residents and the families of our employees were invited in to the dealership to enjoy a safe and fun alternative to Halloween trick-or-treating. Each … [Read more...] about Tricks and Treats at the LaFontaine Family Fun Fest
5 Clever Halloween Costume Ideas For Your Car
October has arrived, and with it one of the greatest holidays to ever start with an 'H'.......Halloween! There are many things to love about this occasion: the spooky decorations, eating enough candy to help a dentist retire, the fact that it's almost Christmas (although, people have been saying … [Read more...] about 5 Clever Halloween Costume Ideas For Your Car
Last Day Dog Rescue August Adoption Drive at LaFontaine Subaru
Today Last Day Dog Rescue (LDDR) announced a first in fundraising. LDDR, a not for profit animal rescue, will partner with our team at LaFontaine Subaru in Commerce Township, MI to “Stuff a Subaru” during its August adoption event, beginning 12:00noon – 3:00pm EST, Saturday, August 30, … [Read more...] about Last Day Dog Rescue August Adoption Drive at LaFontaine Subaru
Moving On: Kids, Cars and College
We've all had that moment: driving along, and your car makes a noise like a polar bear inside a dryer. We hear it....and ignore it. Or we pray that it goes away. Because we know that, if we take it to get looked at, they may give us that most grim of diagnoses for car owners: you're gonna need to … [Read more...] about Moving On: Kids, Cars and College