Thanksgiving Time!

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which can only one thing... FOOD! And lots of it!

Thanksgiving is the time of year where families get together to give thanks and to show appreciation for the wonderful things in our lives.

It is also the time time of year where families spoil themselves with more food then one can eat. From turkeys and hams to stuffing and mashed potatoes to delicious pumpkin and pecan pies, it leaves everyone in a state of awe with a giant food baby for a few days. But it's all worth it, after hours of preparation and getting the family together, turkey day is definitely a day to be thankful for.

Preparing for the Thanksgiving can definitely be a challenge, especially to the families celebrating on their own for the first time or to the families looking for new recipes to try out versus the recipes that has been passed along from their grandmas, grandmas, grandma. Even though it was bad, you just might want to try something different.

So for the people in need of wanting to try something new, we have decided to pass along some ideas for you to try out to give our thanks for your support!

Simple Roast Turkey

Time

3 1/2 hours, plus 1 to 3 days’ standing

Yield

10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 turkey
  (10 to 12 pounds)
• Coarse kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested and quartered
• 1 bunch fresh thyme or rosemary
• 1 bunch fresh sage
• 12 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 1 bottle hard apple cider (12 ounces)
• Dry white wine, as needed
• 2 onions, peeled and quartered
• 3 bay leaves
• Olive oil or melted butter, as needed

Preparation

1. Remove any giblets from the cavity and reserve for stock or gravy. Pat turkey and turkey neck dry with paper towel; rub turkey all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt per pound of turkey, the pepper and the lemon zest, including the neck. Transfer to a 2-gallon (or larger) resealable plastic bag. Tuck herbs and 6 garlic cloves inside bag. Seal and refrigerate on a small rimmed baking sheet (or wrapped in another bag) for at least 1 day and up to 3 days, turning the bird over every day (or after 12 hours if brining for only 1 day).
2. Remove turkey from bag and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey, uncovered, back on the baking sheet. Return to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours to dry out the skin (this helps crisp it).
3. When you are ready to cook the turkey, remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for one hour.
4. Heat oven to 450 degrees. In the bottom of a large roasting pan, add the cider and enough wine to fill the pan to a 1/4-inch depth. Add half the onions, the remaining 6 garlic cloves and the bay leaves. Stuff remaining onions and the lemon quarters into the turkey cavity. Brush turkey skin generously with oil or melted butter.
5. Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack set inside the roasting pan. Transfer pan to oven and roast 30 minutes. Cover breast with aluminum foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. Transfer turkey to a cutting board to rest for 30 minutes before carving.

GRAVY

Time

20 minutes, with premade stock

Yield

5 to 6 cups

Ingredients   

• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup flour
• Salt and pepper
• 4 to 5 cups rich stock, warmed
• Turkey drippings and giblets, optional

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on the onions, stirring constantly, and cook until flour is golden to brown. Adjust heat so mixture does not burn.
2. Gradually whisk in 4 cups stock until mixture thickens and is smooth. If it is too thick, add liquid. Cool, cover and chill.
3. When ready to serve, reheat mixture over low heat, stirring. Scrape bottom of turkey pan and add drippings or giblets to gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

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Car care tip of the week!

 Don't you wish you could have your own Pikachu to help charge your battery when it is low on juice? All the money we could save for years to come. Now that winter is here getting your battery to perform can even be more of a challenge!

Batteries can have problems in cold weather. A battery is a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. The chemical reactions inside of batteries take place more slowly when the battery is cold, so the battery produces fewer electrons. The starter motor therefore has less energy to work with when it tries to start the engine, and this causes the engine to crank slowly.

Schedule your next service appointment at Miller Chevrolet to see if your battery is charged and ready for winter!

Veterans Day!

Veterans Day is Monday November 11th! Be sure to honor and give support to all the Veterans that served as well as the families of those who served that gave their lives fighting to protect our freedom!

Here is a little History about Veterans Day:

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.

 Thanks to all those who have served! Your services are forever appreciated and will never be forgotten! 

Stop texting and driving!

The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving, resulting in injury and even loss of life.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes – with 3,092 people killed – and crashes resulting in an injury – with 416,000 people wounded.

Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident and survived admitted they were sending or receiving texts when they crashed. Research suggests that texting slows driver reaction times more than being drunk and the act is a constant risk nowadays as everyone carries phones.

How do you prefer to watch the game!?

Do you like watching the game from home? Benefits from being at home would include: saving money on tickets and food. Sitting on your own comfy couch, and using your own personal toilet for when you got to go. Not having to deal with ridiculous amounts of traffic before and after.

Would you rather watch the game from the stands? Benefits from watching in the stands may include: Yelling as loud as you want without upsetting the spouse or kids, getting the great feeling of a roaring stadium after a touchdown or goal. Delicious hot dogs and ice cold beverages, no boring commercials to take away from whats going on in the game.

The Silverado vs. all Event!

Now is the chance to get a great deal on an all new 2014 Chevy Silverado. While doing so, you will find out how it beats Ram, Ford and every other truck in its class.

A few strength the Silverado provides are the best towing in its class, the most innovative cargo box in its class and the best pickup coverage in America. Not to mention, it has the most fuel-efficient V8 of any pickup, so filling up can take on a whole new meaning!

Go to our Miller Chevrolet Page to get the best Chevy Silverado yet! But hurry before the Silverado vs All Event ends!

Trick or Treat!

Costumes, haunted houses, spooky stories and trick or treating!! October is that time of the month for great Halloween stories! Have you thought about what your going to be!? Some ideas to get your car in the Halloween spirit are listed below!

Halloween Decorating Ideas For Your Car: 

•  Cover the driver and passenger seats with car seat covers in the traditional Halloween colors of orange and black. Not only will you give your car a nice splash of Holiday color, you will also help to protect your car seats from spills and stains.
• Several large car magnets with classic Halloween shapes and images such as black cats, ghosts or pumpkins will provide the outer part of your car with some fun holiday decoration.
• An orange spice or pumpkin scented handful of potpourri placed in the ashtray is a wonderful way to add some Halloween spirit to your vehicle.

 Check out our Miller Chevrolet Page for the perfect car!!

Winterize Your Car

 

Winter is near and you know what that means!! Slick roads, slow drivers, bad weather conditions!
Be sure to have the right tires suitable for bad weather conditions such as snow or rain. Make sure your windshield wipers work properly and are in good condition. Keep an ice scraper for when its snowing out as ice tends piles up on your windshield. Make sure your A/C unit is running well to help melt the ice off and to keep the windshield from getting fogged up. If traveling long distances keep a blanket in your car as well as a few snacks for survival purposes. BE CAUTIOUS out there!!

If you need to get your car prepared for winter just go to our Miller Chevrolet's service and parts page!!

Flashback Friday!!

 Flashing back to the growth of the Chevrolet Camaro. From 1967 to when it first hit the streets to 2014 when it took on a whole new meaning to muscle car, the Chevy Camaro has been on it's top notch game and  is still roaming the streets leaving other cars in the dust. What was your favorite year of the Chevy Camaro!?

Interested in a new modern day Camaro!? Check out our Miller Chevrolet inventory page

The Awards Keep Rolling In

Did you know that Chevy has received more 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards than any other automotive brand? The results are in, and it's confirmed that Chevy has continued to build great vehicles. Total, Chevy received five segment awards, which is higher than any other brand.

What does this mean for you? Quality vehicles that you can trust, at prices that you love. With a Chevy, it truly is easy to Find New Roads!

Check out the Miller Cafe!

Have you ever eaten at our Miller Cafe? Whether you're looking for a quick bite, something to drink, or a full meal, we've got you covered! Stop by while you're waiting for your service to be completed, and enjoy our free wifi and several TV's!

Come in and see us today! 

60-Mile Electric Range?

It's been announced that the electric range of the Chevy Volt may extend to 50-60 miles within the next couple of years! GM is looking for at least a 20% improvement from the current model! That's a big step! Take a look at the full article!

Staff Highlight!

We just love our staff. We are dedicated to having a wonderful and helpful staff, and they are dedicated to helping you, our customers! If you ever need to get in touch with them, it's all right on our website! No need to dig around for who to contact, go right to the source!

 Go to our Dealer Info tab on our website, and click staff! We can't wait to hear from you!

Click here to go to the staff tab directly! 

Monthly Lease Specials!

At Miller Chevrolet, we have monthly lease specials that we're proud to offer! This month, we've got some excellent vehicles to choose from! Check them out, and come in to see us!

Visit www.millerchev.com

Video Specials!

We've got several great video specials available this month! It's our goal to have excellent deals to help you get into the perfect vehicle! Check out our deals on the Chevy Cruze, Impala, Equinox, and more!

Click here for more details!

Buy or Lease? Here's the breakdown.

When it comes to leasing versus buying a car, the whole process can be extra confusing. We thought it would be helpful to break it down for you, so that when you come in to see us, all you have to do is decide which car is yours.

Leasing
When leasing a vehicle, you are only paying for the value of the car during the time you use it.

Buying
When buying a car, you own the car, and you will be paying the the entirety of the vehicle.

For more specific information, check out the breakdown on our website. Click here!

Preserve your car during long-term storage

If you are not going to use your car for more than a month, store it properly to prevent unnecessary damage and repairs upon your return.

• Fill the gas tank to help prevent condensation from accumulating in the gas tank. Add a fuel stabilizer and drive the car around a bit to distribute the additive to engine parts.
• Wash and wax the car thoroughly to protect the finish.
• Place a vapor barrier on your garage floor. A 4-mil polyethylene drop cloth will do.
• Disengage the parking brake to help avoid brake corrosion.
• Put the car on jack stands to take the weight of the vehicle off the wheels and tires.
• Disconnect and remove the battery to keep it from draining. Place the battery on a trickle type charger. Or periodically drain the battery, using a small light bulb, and then recharge it with a low-volt charger.
• Plug the tailpipe with a rag to prevent moist air from infiltrating into it.

Courtesy of Reader’s Digest

Crash Imminent Braking

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala has available Crash Imminent Braking. This automatic braking alerts you of any possible collision threats and will apply the brakes if necessary! 

Corvette Stingray Most Efficient Sports Car on the Market

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 29 mpg on the highway, making the new Stingray the most fuel efficient sports car on the market as no other car offers more than 455 horsepower and greater than 29 mpg highway.

“The Corvette Stingray establishes the benchmark for modern performance cars by using technologies to deliver more performance and more miles per gallon,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer for the Corvette. “We expect more and more performance cars will follow Corvette’s example.”

The EPA estimate of 17 city and 29 highway is for the Corvette Stingray equipped with an all-new, seven-speed manual transmission. The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. For Stingrays equipped with the seven-speed manual transmission, Eco mode enables Active Fuel Management, which disables four of the cylinders for improved fuel economy during light engine loads.

For Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic, Active Fuel Management is active in all drive modes until the driver engages the manual-shift mode using the steering-wheel paddles. Fuel economy estimates for Corvette Stingrays equipped with the six-speed automatic will be finalized soon.

The highway rating represents an 11-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous Corvette, while the all-new 6.2L LT1 V-8 delivers 455 horsepower, a 6-percent increase over the previous Corvette. The LT1 delivers 460 horsepower with the available dual-mode exhaust.

By comparison, the Porsche 911 Carrera S delivers 400 horsepower, and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway.

Sports cars with more than 455 horsepower typically offer significantly lower highway fuel economy estimates than the Corvette Stingray. For example, the Jaguar F-Type S offers 495 hp and 23 mpg highway while the Audi R8 V10 offers 510 hp and 19 mpg highway.

Sports cars that deliver more than 29 mpg highway based on EPA estimates typically deliver significantly less engine output. For example, the Porsche Cayman offers 30 mpg and 275 hp while the BMW Z4 sDrive28 delivers 34 mpg and 241 hp.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale this fall, with a convertible following by the end of the year.

*Courtesy of GM News 

Save your paint job!

Cut a pool noodle in half and put it on your garage wall to save your paint job.

Silverado Strong

Are you Silverado Strong? Chevy dedicates the new Silverado anthem, "Strong," to you, the hardworking, honest and dependable men and women that make our truck what it is. 

2013 Chevy Equinox

Check out the 2013 Chevy Equinox! With an EPA-estimated 32 MPG highway, it's a great car for the road ahead.

Chevy Spark tops sales projections in first 12 months

 

For a company that profits heavily from fullsize trucks and SUVs, Chevrolet has a surprisingly big hit on its hands with its smallest offering, the Spark. Automotive News is reporting that in its first 12 months in the US, the microcar has amassed 26,869 sales, which is 35 percent higher than the automaker originally estimated for the hatchback. The Spark has been on sale in other global markets since 2009, and Chevy has sold more than 720,000 units worldwide since its introduction.
Through May, the Korean-built Spark has sold a little more than 14,000 units putting it closer to the success of the Fiat 500 (17,562) rather than the low numbers from the Smart Fortwo (3,678) and Scion iQ (1,919). More importantly, its transaction price is the lowest in its segment (and presumably, the industry) with cars going for $14,563 on average, helping to bring new, younger customers to the Chevy brand. As for its sophomore year here in the US, there are a couple notable changes in store. First, the all-electric Spark EV will be joining the lineup, while Techno Pink paint will be dropped in favor of a new purple hue called Grape Ice.

*Courtesy of AutoBlog

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Classic Muscle Car Torque

Imagine quick off-the-line acceleration reminiscent of a classic muscle car combined with the efficiency of a fuel-sipping compact sedan. Dream on? Believe it. The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel uses a turbocharging feature called “overboost,” but still gets the best highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid passenger car in America.

Cruze Diesel’s turbocharged 2.0L engine delivers a segment-leading SAE-certified 151 horsepower (113 kW) and 264 lb-ft of torque (358 Nm), but overboost can increase torque to 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) for about 10 seconds of stronger acceleration. That’s the equivalent torque delivered by the 1972 Camaro Z28’s heavier 5.7L V8.

Unlike the muscle car era, Cruze Diesel marries that quick burst to a segment-leading EPA-estimated 46 mpg highway, and demonstrated range of 717 miles on one tank of fuel.

“Overboost provides increased performance when the driver demands it, like when passing on the highway,” said Mike Siegrist, GM 2.0L diesel assistant chief engineer. “When the driver leans on the throttle, the turbocharger increases the air and fuel intake over and above what the engine needs for normal torque demand.”

So taking the “muscle” analogy one step further, overboost is to Cruze Diesel as oxidation is to athletes when their muscles use oxygen to break down carbohydrates, fat and protein to produce energy. The more oxygen they take in, the better their performance. Cruze Diesel can sprint from 0 to 60 in about 8.6 seconds – half a second faster than its chief competitor, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI.

Cruze’s 2.0L turbo-diesel provides greater fuel economy than a comparably sized gasoline engine through greater thermal efficiency, a higher compression ratio and an unthrottled combustion process. It features an iron cylinder block and a forged steel crankshaft, each designed to stand up to the greater cylinder pressures that come with a turbo-diesel engine.

A lightweight aluminum cylinder head and aluminum intake manifold contribute to the engine’s ability to deliver balanced ride and handling.

Turbocharging is an increasingly popular choice with automakers and car buyers. According to LMC Automotive, a provider of automotive forecasts, turbo-charged passenger vehicle production in North America is expected to double by 2018, from 14 percent in 2013 to 29 percent, mainly due to increased diesel production, as well as four-cylinder turbo gas engines replacing V6 engines.

“Cruze’s turbo-diesel engine is powerful, efficient and clean,” Siegrist said. “It will change perceptions of what a diesel car can be while giving customers another fuel-efficient choice in the Chevrolet lineup.”

*Courtesy of Chevy News