Monday, October 24, 2016

Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – Halloween pumpkin carving is a loved tradition among American families. Most of us can probably remember carving pumpkins as children, cleaning out the inside, and then baking the seeds! As the years have passed, it seems that the traditional jack-o-lantern style carvings have become outdated. The internet is full of creative pumpkin carving ideas, so we've gathered a few of our favorites for you to try!

Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
If you don't mind something a little gross sitting on the front porch,
this barfing pumpkin is a fun idea! If you have any boys in your
family, they'll be sure to agree!
Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Drill holes using a power drill and have trick-or-treaters take a sucker from the pumpkin! Refill as necessary! 
Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Instead of using the pumpkin stem as a point of reference for
where to empty your pumpkin guts, use it as a spooky nose!
Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Who says your jack-o-lantern can only use one pumpkin?
Pick up a white pumpkin to create this creepy skeleton
Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This scary carving calls for a smaller gourd as well! If you don't want to carve your tiny pumpkin, you could always draw or paint on it, instead!
Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
This little snail is a fun and creative use of your pumpkin and seasonal gourd! Use ping pong balls and skewers for eyes!

For these and other creative pumpkin carving ideas, be sure to check out our Serra Traverse City Pinterest Page! We share tons of halloween party, costume, and decor inspiration! Additionally, we post tons of other fun content, like the latest fashion trends and our favorite recipes! 

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Toyota Owners App for Apple and Android

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – Toyota has joined the ranks of the many brands offering their buyers smartphone apps to make their driving experience more enjoyable. The Toyota Owners App for Apple and Android offers many safety and entertainment features for drivers to access right from their phones. App features include:

  • Service appointment scheduling
  • Special service offers and discounts
  • Roadside assistance 
  • Vehicle service history
  • Warranty Information
  • Vehicle recall information


The app is equipped with a vehicle identification number scanner which allows users to scan their vehicle barcode and receive personalized information about their car. This include things like service history, warranty information, and recall information. Users can also use the app to check other Toyota vehicles using their VIN. The Toyota Owners App for Apple and Android also has tons of helpful videos available to help users understand the capabilities of the app and of their vehicle!

Toyota Owners App for Apple and Android

You can download the Toyota Owners App from the App Store or Google Play.
At Serra of Traverse City, we can service your new or used Toyota vehicle, as well as many other cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers! Bring your vehicle to Serra Traverse City Service Center and one of our experienced technicians will take a look!

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – With fall in full swing, it's the perfect time to get baking! The cooler weather means no hot, sticky kitchen. We think the perfect way to warm up is to get baking! Try these fall baking recipes to keep you warm this season! 

1. Crockpot Baked Apples

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm
Baked apples are a must-have on a chilly fall day. Break out the slowcooker for some decadent dessert or you can prepare them in the oven! 

2. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm
Pumpkin flavor is a staple in the fall and these tasty muffins will fix any sweet tooth craving!

3. Caramel Glazed Apple Bread

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm
Use up those excess Michigan apples by baking this yummy apple bread with caramel glaze topping! 

4. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm
This twist on a classic brings fall flavor to your favorite cookie recipe! All you need to add is pumpkin and spices!

5. Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting

Fall Baking Recipes to Keep You Warm
Cupcakes are the best dessert and these cupcakes mix two fall flavors perfectly! The maple and pumpkin compliment each other nicely.

We hope our fall baking recipes to keep you warm inspire you to try out some tasty treats this season! Don't forget to bring your vehicle in for your routine maintenance at Serra of Traverse City! Our experienced service technicians will get you back on the road in no time at all!

We're proud to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. At our North Campus, located at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll enjoy the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles. Across the street, is our used vehicle and certified pre-owned headquarters. At our South Campus, located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll find the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, as well as our Collision Center.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – Are you getting into the Halloween spirit this fall? Fun decorations and candy are a must, but what about entertaining those little brains? Try out our fun & spooky Halloween projects the kids will love, and you'll be more excited for Halloween than ever! Who knows, mom and dad might even have some fun, too! 

1. Dancing Gummy Worms

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
With a little bit of baking soda and vinegar, you can bring your candy to life! Follow the instructions here to make your gummy worms dance!  

2. Boo Bubbles

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
Dry ice bubbles are a fun, fairly simple, science experiment that can be done right at home! Kids and parents alike will enjoy this mind boggling project.

3. Spooky Spider Webs

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
Draw spider webs on white paper using light colored crayons or pastels, and have kids paint over them with dark water color paints. The effect is spooky and the paintings will make fun Halloween decorations!

4. Bat Slime

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
This batty slime only requires a few ingredients that you might already have at home. Kids will love the goop and you'll love how easy it is to make! 

5. Perfect Pumpkins

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
Who knew that halved apples are shaped just like perfect pumpkins? Simply dip your apple half in orange paint and you've got yourself a jack-o-lantern that's ready to be decorated! 

6. Fizzy Jack-O-Lanterns

Fun & Spooky Halloween Projects the Kids Will Love
This one can get messy, but it's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Baking soda and vinegar will create this fun effect. Add dish soap for an even more dramatic explosion!

We hope you enjoyed reading our fun & spooky Halloween projects the kids will love and we hope you'll have even more fun trying them at home! Halloween is such a fun time to get the whole family involved in projects together! Don't forget to stop by Serra of Traverse City during the month of October to participate in our Subaru Loves Pets Month pet supply drive to support H.A.N.D.D.S. to the Rescue! You will receive a free Subaru Impreza squeaky toy as a thank you, while supplies last.

We're proud to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. At our North Campus, located at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll enjoy the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles. Across the street, is our used vehicle and certified pre-owned headquarters. At our South Campus, located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll find the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, as well as our Collision Center.

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Monday, October 10, 2016

All-New 2017 Nissan Titan

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – More than a decade after its introduction in 2003, a second-generation, all-new, 2017 Nissan Titan has arrived. Looking to increase their truck sales, Nissan has introduced a Titan with a new design, updated technology, and improved towing capabilities. The new Titan is a pretty big deal for truck buyers, and it was even recognized here, on Forbes.com!

All-New 2017 Nissan Titan

Design Features


  • Redesigned rugged grill
  • New daytime running lights
  • Available LED projector lights
  • LED tail lamp bulbs
  • LED puddle lamps
  • 10% drag reduction
  • Spacious interior
  • Functional second row seating
  • Full storage unit under seats
  • 12 cup holders
  • 45% increased noise reduction
  • Tailgate step

All-New 2017 Nissan Titan


Technology


  • NissanConnect services
  • Navigation
  • Mobile Apps
  • Hands-free features
  • Steering wheel button activated features

All-New 2017 Nissan Titan


Towing


  • 390 horsepower
  • 9,390 pound towing capability when properly equipped
  • Downhill speed control
  • Around View Monitor
  • Blind spot monitor
With 13 years of updates to catch up on, the all-new 2017 Nissan Titan has too many new features to count! The base price for the new Titan is $34,780, and comes with 5-year/100,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper coverage. To see what the new Titan is all about, you'll just have to drive one yourself! Coming soon to Serra Nissan of Traverse City! In the mean time, come on out and test-drive the 2016 Nissan Titan!

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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Friday, October 7, 2016

6 Fall Soup Recipes

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – We think homemade soup is just about as close as you can get to the perfect fall meal! Not to mention it's great re-heated and can easily be frozen and saved for later. Soup is the best thing to eat to warm up on a chilly day, so get cozy with these 6 fall soup recipes!


Autumn Minestrone

This tasty soup uses tons of in season veggies! Hit the farmers market while you can for some zucchini, carrots, and any other veggie you want to include!

Rosemary Chicken Noodle

No list of soups would be complete without chicken noodle! This variation with rosemary is delicious! If you're feeling extra motivated you could make your own noodles!

Turkey Dumpling

Turkey dumpling soup is perfect to make right after Thanksgiving! Put your leftovers to good use! 


Creamy Chicken Wild Rice

This classic fall soup recipe is creamy and delicious! Pair it with some crispy bread for the perfect meal!

Asiago Bisque

A soup made from cheese, topped with bacon? Yes please! What more do you need to know?

Creamy Butternut Squash

No fall season would be complete without a bowl of butternut squash soup! This recipe is creamy and dreamy.

Give these 6 fall soup recipes a try this season and let us know which one is your favorite! We think they're all awesome. Perfect comfort food for the next time you need some warming up. Don't forget to take care of your vehicle in the cool weather, too! Bring your car in to Serra of Traverse City service center! You can schedule an appointment on our website or call 866-253-9698 for our South Campus location or 866-249-1772 for our North Campus location!

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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Monday, October 3, 2016

October is Subaru Loves Pets Month at Serra of Traverse City

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – October is Subaru Loves Pets Month at Serra of Traverse City! Throughout the month of October, Serra will be partnering with H.A.N.D.D.S. to The Rescue, a local non-profit that helps provide foster homes and medical care to mistreated animals.

October is Subaru Loves Pets Month at Serra of Traverse City

You can help us make a difference by attending our Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, October 22nd from 10am-3pm. We will be hosting a variety of local, adoptable, dogs in our Subaru Showroom. If you're looking for a new pup, this is the perfect time to offer a Furever Home to a dog in need!

October is Subaru Loves Pets Month at Serra of Traverse City

If you're not interested in adopting a new pet, but you'd still like to help, you can donate a number of items that will benefit the care of dogs being fostered through H.A.N.D.D.S. to The Rescue. To see a list of needed items, and to learn more details about Subaru Loves Pets Month, you can visit our website! Additionally, you can like H.A.N.D.D.S. to The Rescue on Facebook, or follow them on Instagram for more updates!

We hope you will join us during October for Subaru Loves Pets Month at Serra of Traverse City! We're excited to offer our assistance to our local furry friends in need! Thanks in advance, and we can't wait to see you at the Adopt-A-Thon!

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

Website: http://www.serratraversecity.com

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