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The Family Deal Blog

Official Blog of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Michigan

Summer

Did Someone Say Bikini?

July 29, 2019 by Samantha Medici

It’s summer-time in Michigan and that means late nights around a toasty fire, camping with friends and family, boating across the endless lakes in Michigan and spending the weekends up north. Us Michiganders have been waiting all year for this, don’t you agree? Driving up north on a Friday … [Read more...] about Did Someone Say Bikini?

Filed Under: Cars, Jeep Tagged With: Lafontaine, Summer

Is it Summer Yet?

April 19, 2019 by Samantha Medici

We are just on the verge of packing away our winter sweaters and boots and bringing out the sandals and shorts.  Hopefully the warm weather starts approaching us Michiganders soon. Are you ready for summer? Is your car ready for summer?  Has your car experienced from the same clean up … [Read more...] about Is it Summer Yet?

Filed Under: Cars, Service Tips Tagged With: Family Deal, Lafontaine, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Service, LaFontaine Service Department, Oil Change, Road Salt, Summer

Protecting Your Valuables: Child and Pet Car Safety

June 21, 2018 by Samantha Medici

The adventure begins......your packing up the car with your family for the first vacation of the summer. Phone charger ✓Snacks ✓ Luggage ✓ Tank full ✓ tablets ✓…..what about car seats? What about your pets? As your planning your family trips this summer it’s important to keep your most valuable … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Valuables: Child and Pet Car Safety

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Accidents, Car Safety, Car Seats, Children, Family, Family Deal, Kids, Lafontaine, LaFontaine Automotive Group, Michigan, Pet Safety, Pets, protecting your family, Summer, Summer Trips, Tips, Vacation

The Up Hill Battle of Gas Prices

June 21, 2018 by Samantha Medici

Rising gas prices could have not come at a worse time. Summer just  begun, families are starting to plan summer vacations, and we just got rid of the cold weather. It’s finally 80 degrees and people are ready to vacation, but how can they when gas prices have increased nearly five cents per gallon … [Read more...] about The Up Hill Battle of Gas Prices

Filed Under: Cars Tagged With: Family, Gas, Gas Prices, Ideas to Save Gas, Lafontaine, Michigan, Money, Rising Gas Prices, Save Money, Summer, The Family Deal, Vacation

Michigan’s Summers Can’t be Complete Without the Annual 4th of July Fireworks

June 18, 2018 by Samantha Medici

What would Fourth of July be without fireworks? Nothing quite beats the colorful spectacle of admiring a fireworks display. Michigan offers an abundant array of spectacular firework displays across the state. Take the family and enjoy the holiday with some patriotic fireworks near you! Check out … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Summers Can’t be Complete Without the Annual 4th of July Fireworks

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle, Uncategorized Tagged With: 4th of July, American Flag, Dusk, Family, Fireworks, Lafontaine, LaFontaine Automotive Group, Michigan, Michigan Summers, Patriotic, Summer, The Family Deal

All-New 2018 Wrangler Equipped with Jeep Wave

May 24, 2018 by Samantha Medici

Just in time for summer, Jeep is introducing the Jeep Wave, as an incentive to purchasing the All-New 2018 Wrangler. Now is the right time to get into the All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler needs no introduction. The Wrangler has cultivated an exceptional reputation with its proven … [Read more...] about All-New 2018 Wrangler Equipped with Jeep Wave

Filed Under: Cars, Chrysler, Jeep Tagged With: All-New Jeep Wrangler, Jeep, Jeep Wave, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Michigan, Summer, The Family Deal

Your Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Present Scout Night At Jimmy John’s Field!

July 21, 2017 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

Your Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Present Scout Night at Jimmy John’s Field! Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers and United Shore Professional Baseball League are excited to present Scout Night! On Saturday, August 12th bring your Scout for an evening full of FREE entertainment and activities after the … [Read more...] about Your Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Present Scout Night At Jimmy John’s Field!

Filed Under: Chevrolet, Community News, Family, General, Lifestyle, Sports, Uncategorized Tagged With: Baseball, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Camp out, Chevrolet, Cub Scouts, Event, Family, Free, Free Tickets, Girl Scouts, Jimmy Johns Field, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Chevrolet, LaFontaine Chevrolet Dexter, Metro Detroit, Michigan, Movie, Scout Night, Summer, The Family Deal, Tickets, United Shore

Fuel Economy Tips for Summer Driving

July 19, 2017 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

It’s the summer season, which for many people that means long hours on the road headed to the beach, countryside, the lake, amusement parks, and of course work. As you set out on your journey, know that the temperature outside has an effect on your car’s fuel economy as does how you maintain the … [Read more...] about Fuel Economy Tips for Summer Driving

Filed Under: Car Tech, Cars, Family, General, Lifestyle, Service Tips Tagged With: AC systems, Air Conditioning, Car, comfortable, drivers, Driving, Fuel Economy, highway speeds, Hot, Hot Temperatures, Lafontaine, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC, safer, Summer, Tips, windows

Top Summer Activities From Your Car

July 11, 2017 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

Summer in Michigan is magical; it’s a mutual love of nearly all Michiganders to get out and enjoy the long days and warm temperatures. Believe it or not, there are more ways to utilize your vehicle than during your daily commute, which typically consists of sitting in traffic during “road … [Read more...] about Top Summer Activities From Your Car

Filed Under: Cars, Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: 4th of July, Activities, August, beach, Boating, camping, Cars, Drive-In, Driving, Family, Fireworks, ice cream, July, June, Michigan, Movie Theater, Road Trip, Summer, trip, Trucks, Woodward Dream Cruise

Getting Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready

July 7, 2017 by LaFontaine Automotive Group

Summer is here and it’s important that your car is prepared for any spur of the moment road trips. Before you hit the road it’s important to pre-check your vehicle to make sure it is in prime condition for a weekend road trip. Whether you’re driving a short distance or across the country, try these … [Read more...] about Getting Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready

Filed Under: Cars, Family, Lifestyle, Service Tips, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Belts, Brake System, Car, Country, Driving, Engine, Filters, Fluids, Headlights, hoses, LaFontaine Automotive Group, LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC, Lights, Oil Levels, Service, Short distance, Specials, Summer, Summer Road Trip, Summer Vacation, The Family Deal, Tips, Tire Pressure, Tread, Vacation, Vehicle, Weekend, Weekend Road Trip

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