Posted on 10/25/2021
Blooper Video | Brakes for Breasts 2021 Monday Motivation: In case you were under the impression that I record these videos in one take, here is a Blooper Video for you! Click on the link to Read our Blog with all the details about Brakes for Breasts at Graham Auto Repair: https://www.grahamautorepair.com/blog/brakes-for-breasts-2021 If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with us, you can call us at 253-847-2221. You can also send us a Message using the Chat Feature on our website. Just look for the Blue Chat Symbol at the bottom right of your screen! Follow us on Social Media:   ... read more
Posted on 10/22/2021
Why is My Check Engine Light On? We all know that the Check Engine Light means something is wrong! Unfortunately finding what is wrong can be difficult. Why? Because it could be so many different things! The check engine light can mean something simple like a loose gas cap. But it could also mean your engine is misfiring. There are many different things in between! My Check Engine Light is Flashing! You definitely shouldn't ignore any check engine light. But if the light is flashing it can mean something more serious. Please don't ignore it! At Graham Auto Repair we have trained and certified Automotive Technicians ready to help you diagnose your concerns. Give us a call as soon as possible! When you call, the more information you can provide us the better! Let your Service Advisor know of any possible concerns you have been experiencing. Has your engine been making strange noises? Does it hesitate when you drive? Any details you can provide will help our Technicians ... read more
Posted on 10/6/2021
Welcome to the World Baby Luke! We have exciting news to share with you! The newest member of our Graham Auto Repair family is finally here! Many of you know that both of our Service Advisors, Brian and Rob, were anxiously awaiting for their baby boys to arrive. Rob's baby was born in August (see the blog post here). Today we have the privilege of announcing that Brian's baby boy is here! Last week Brian and his fiance stopped by the shop to share some baby-snuggles with us!! Get ready for some photos of our Team meeting Baby Luke for the first time! We are so excited for your family!! Your baby boy is beautiful. Thank you for sharing him with us, and for letting us share this announcement with our customers and our community! Brian, we hope you are enjoying this special time at home with your family. We look forward to many more baby-snuggles in the future! &nb ... read more
Posted on 9/16/2021
Brakes for Breasts 2021 What is Brakes for Breasts? The Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser started in 2011 with five Automotive Repair Shops in Cleveland, Ohio. Now it has grown to hundreds of Independent Auto Repair Shops across the United States and Canada. Since its formation, shops have been raising funds through Brakes for Breasts for Breast Cancer Vaccine research. As of 2021 this fundraiser has brought in over one million dollars! How Does Brakes for Breasts Work? During the month of October, Graham Auto Repair is offering Free Brake Pads to our customers with cars and light trucks. As our customer you will only pay for the labor and any other parts necessary to complete the Brake Service. To take advantage of this offer please contact us by October 29, 2021 to schedule your appointment. At the end of the Fundraising season we will take ... read more
Posted on 9/9/2021
What is SOCK-Tember?? In this video Lacie from Graham Auto Repair, met-up with Jon from ARES "Advanced Restoration Environmental Services" in Graham, WA. They discuss SOCKtember, what it is, how it works, and why we are doing it. During the month of September businesses are collecting New Socks that will be donated to local charities. There are many different teams competing to collect the most New Socks this year! At Graham Auto Repair we are a drop-off location for TeamARES aka "The Best Dang Sock-Raising Team" in Pierce County, WA. We want to raise A LOT of socks this year so that we can WIN!! And of course to support local charities! Here Are the Sock Drop-Off Sites for our Team: - Graham Auto Rep ... read more
Posted on 9/3/2021
Have you heard about SOCKTember?? During the month of September Businesses are collection New Socks that will be donated to local charities. Our Team at Graham Auto Repair has joined up with TeamARES as a drop-off location for all of your sock donations!! Who is TeamARES? ARES is a local business that is partnered with the Graham Business Association, just like we are. ARES stands for "Advanced Restoration Environmental Services." Their team assists their clients through the process of Home Repair Insurance Claims, for things like fire and water damage. You can check out their website here: https://www.aresrestoration.com/ We will be making a video for SOCKtember next week. In the meantime, you can check out this YouTube video by The DYOJO: Drop off your New Sock Donations in September at Graham Auto Repair! Thank you so much for your support! If you have any questions or would ... read more
Posted on 8/26/2021
At Graham Auto Repair we have 24 Team Essentials. These are words we live by. We use these essentials in the way we communicate with each other on a daily basis. If we see someone who is exemplifying one of our essentials, we celebrate! Likewise, if someone is struggling with one of our essentials - we use that as an opportunity to communicate and grow. One way that we celebrate success is by giving each other Stars! “Integrity is not about convenience. It’s an unwavering commitment to do the right thing in every action and every decision we make; even when no one’s looking. Make decisions that build strong, trusting relationships.” Let’s talk about Essential #1: Integrity Sadly, the Automotive Industry has not always been known for its Integrity. Whether we are talking about automotive sales, insurance, repair, or maintenance: there is an underlying fear that you may be taken advantage of. At Graham Auto Repair it is our goal to change that, one se ... read more
Posted on 8/10/2021
Welcome to the World Baby Greyson! We have exciting news to share with you! The newest member to our Graham Auto Repair Family is finally here! Most of you know that our Service Advisors, Rob and Brian, have been competing to see whose baby boy would be joining our family first. (I am mostly kidding about this - but these guys are basically brothers. Everything is an opportunity for a friendly competition when it comes to brothers, am I right?) Today we get the privilege to announce that Rob’s baby boy is here! This week Rob and Michaelann even stopped by the shop to share some baby-snuggles with us!! Get ready for some beautiful baby photos to come your way! Rob and Michaelann, we are so excited for you both!! Your baby boy is beautiful. Thank you for sharing him with us, and for letting us share this announcement with our customers and our community! Rob, we hope you are enjoying this special time at home with your family. We look forward to many more bab ... read more
Posted on 7/30/2021
Today at Graham Auto Repair we got to celebrate a Birthday for one of our Automotive Technicians! Meet our Automotive Technician Bret! Bret joined our Team at Graham Auto Repair in November 2020. He is married to Kellee and they have three kids: Jessica, Michael, and Douglas. Their family has a Rottweiler named Scout! Bret was born in Puyallup and he grew up in Roy, attending the Yelm High School. He got into repairing vehicles by working on his own Motocross Bikes. As time went by he really got into Hot Rods! He has been working in the Automotive Field since April 1986. His favorite thing about working in this industry is having a good end result. When Bret finds himself with spare time he enjoys riding dirt & street bikes. He also likes to work on his Corvette & his 1942 Mercury! Their family enjoys camping, fishing, and going to the beach. We are ... read more
Posted on 7/19/2021
Experienced Automotive Technician Job Thank you for your interest in joining our Team! We are seeking an Automotive Technician with at least 4 years of professional, on-the-job experience. Are you a Tech who is looking to join a team that’s more like family? Are you looking for a career where your Mechanic skills are appreciated, your personal time is valued, and continued paid training is expected? Graham Auto Repair is growing! We are looking for experienced Technicians to partner with us and take our well-established shop to the next level! If you are interested in learning more about joining our team please read more details below. You can Apply directly on our website! Why Should you Join us at Graham Auto Repair? - We have a Sign-on Bonus for qualified Technicians, depending on your experience. - We have a very comp ... read more