Posted on 10/29/2024
What are the risks of driving with worn brake pads? Did you know that ignoring worn brake pads can impact your entire brake system, and increase repair costs? Brake pads play a crucial role in stopping your vehicle effectively. When they are worn out, your safety--and the safety of others on the road--can be compromised. Today we are going to take a closer look at the risks of driving with worn out brake pads. Why do brake pads wear down? Brake pads naturally wear down over time. This is because of the friction that's created every time you press the brake pedal. As they thin out, they lose the ability to provide you with the stopping power you need to keep you safe. Watch the video below: Check out this recent brake repair by our Technician at our Graham location. Get an up close look at what can happen when your brake pads are left worn out for too long. The Risks of Worn Brake Pads:1. Reduced Stopping Power w ... read more
Posted on 10/17/2024
Why Do We Perform Free Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) at Graham Auto Repair? Our team's goal at Graham Auto Repair is to provide you with transparency, trust, and peace of mind. That's the reason why every service we perform includes a FREE Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI). But what exactly does this mean for you as our customer, and how does it enhance your auto repair experience? In this blog we will share the top 7 key benefits of our digital inspections. 1. Transparency and Trust: Our goal is to show, not just tell. When we show you the exact concerns that we find, it's easier to understand why a repair is needed. This will help you feel confident in your decisions for maintenance and repairs! Digital vehicle inspections provide our customers with photos and videos. This gives you a clear view of your vehicle's condition. By seeing exactly what's happening under the hood, you can trust that the recommended repairs are necessary ... read more
Posted on 10/9/2024
Understanding Oil Leak Diagnostics: How We Help Keep Your Vehicle Leak-Free Oil leaks can cause major headaches for vehicle owners if they are left untreated. Not only do they cause you to lose oil, but they can cause significant damage to your engine over time. At Graham Auto Repair our team of skilled technicians complete thorough oil leak diagnostics. We want to ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and leak-free! In this blog we'll walk you through how we diagnose oil leaks. We also have a recent example to share with you! Scroll down to see a video and details about a recent Ford F150 fleet vehicle that came in with an excessive oil leak. How does an oil leak diagnostic work? When a vehicle comes into our shop with oil leak concerns, we follow a detailed process to locate the source of the concern. Visual Inspection: Our technicians start by visually inspecting the engine bay and the vehicle's undercarriage. This ... read more