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Life is full of distractions, which is why it can be easy to do silly things sometimes. If you’ve never locked your keys in your car, consider yourself lucky. But, in case this happens, our Chevy service has some tips. more What to Do if You’re Locked Out If you do experience this head-smacking moment, there are some things you can do: Find a Hanger Now, unlike the good old days, you probably can’t stick a hanger inside your window and pull that little latch up. You may, however, be able to hit the unlock button so you’ll be able to get the door open. Get the Spare Key If the hanger trick won’t work or you can’t find one, think about calling somebody who either has your spare key or can get it. If this person has to go to your home to get your key, make sure that they do in fact have a way in or the situation will end up looking pretty ironic. Call for Professional Help If those options aren’t feasible and you have a membership to an auto club, make the call. In many cases, someone will be out promptly and will have no trouble unlocking your car for you. Tips for Preventing a Lockout The best way to deal with a lockout is to prevent it in the first place, and you can do that by: Having a Spare Key with You Clearly, having a spare key on your keyring is a mistake, so you would have to put it somewhere you can get it if you need to. A wallet or purse could work. You may also want to consider using a magnetic key holder that attaches to the outside of your car. Setting Up a Digital Key If you drive a newer model, you may be able to set up a digital key for it. This will let you unlock your car with your smartphone, so you would never have to worry about getting locked out. Is your car due for some maintenance? Get in touch with the service center at Andy Mohr Chevrolet in Plainfield.

What are you looking for in your next family car? If it’s space, tech, and safety, these new Chevy cars will give you what you need. more Chevy Suburban If you need room – and a lot of it – you can’t go wrong with the Chevy Suburban. Depending on the configuration, this SUV can fit up to nine people. And if you plan to take some family road trips, you’ll have tons of space for luggage or whatever else you’ll need to bring. You’ll get 41.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 93.8 cubic feet when it’s folded, and a massive 144.7 cubic feet with both back rows down. A manual liftgate is standard, but you can opt for a hands-free power liftgate. Chevy Tahoe The Chevy Tahoe is another large SUV that can accommodate up to nine people. But what your family will probably appreciate the most is all of the tech it comes with. Standard features include: Wireless Apple CarPlay® Wireless Android Auto™ A Wi-Fi hot spot HD and satellite radio Eight USB ports Bluetooth® A six-speaker stereo You can also get wireless device charging, a 10-speaker Bose® stereo, and a second-row entertainment system. Chevy Equinox A family vehicle has to be safe, right? In this area, the Chevy Equinox shines. It comes with quite a few advanced safety features, including: Forward automatic emergency braking Forward collision warning Pedestrian detection A rearview camera Lane departure warning Lane keep assist Automatic high-beam headlights Rear-seat alert You’ll also get the Teen Driver system, which you’ll appreciate if you plan to hand the keys over to a newbie driver. This lets you put restrictions on things like speed limits and stereo volume. To check out any of these vehicles to see if they are right for your family, visit Andy Mohr Chevrolet.

When it comes to towing, the Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the best pickups in the business. This guide will let you know exactly that your truck can do. more Power Even if you just go with the base engine, you’re going to get a very powerful truck. This is a 4.3-liter V6 that generates 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. There are four other engines to pick from: 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder: 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque 3.0-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder: 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque 5.3-liter V8: 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque 6.2-liter V8: 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque Depending on the engine and trim you choose, you can get either a six-, eight-, or 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive comes standard, but four-wheel drive is available. Towing Capacity While the base V6 engine can tow between 7,200 and 7,900 pounds, the higher up you go, the more towing capacity you’ll get. Of course, these numbers are dependent on the cab you pick, and the trucks have to be properly equipped. Turbo-4: 9,000 to 9,600 pounds Turbodiesel: 9,000 to 9,500 pounds 5.3-liter V8: 9,300 to 11,500 pounds 6.2-liter V8: 9,100 to 13,300 pounds Available Towing Features There are a number of features you can add to your Chevy Silverado 1500 to augment its towing ability, including: A trailer hitch and platform Hitch guidance with hitch view A trailer tire pressure and temperature monitoring system An in-vehicle advanced trailering system A trailer brake controller If you want to check out the Chevy Silverado 1500 in person and take it for a spin around Plainfield, just come down to Andy Mohr Chevrolet.