Graham Auto Repair

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

Why You Should Never Skip a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Are you thinking about buying a used car? Before you make that investment, a pre-purchase vehicle inspection (PPI) can be incredibly helpful! By knowing the current health of the vehicle in advance, you can avoid potential headaches and costly repairs down the road. At Graham Auto Repair we can complete a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and provide you with the knowledge you need to make a wise investment. Let’s get down to the details about why we believe a PPI is an essential step in your car-buying process! Check out this short video showcasing our vehicle inspections at Graham Auto Repair! 1. Uncover Hidden Issues: A PPI helps identify any underlying problems or concerns that may not be visible during a simple test drive. From engine concerns and fluid leaks, to brake or tire wear. Knowing the condition of the vehicle helps you avoid unexpected repairs, and consider if you ar ... read more

Meet Bill, our ASE Certified Master Technician. Bill has specialized training in European Vehicle repairs. Which cars does Bill enjoy working on the most? His favorite is BMW repairs and Mercedes Benz repairs. Bill started out in the Automotive Industry in 1998 and he has been serving on our Team since August 2020. One thing that you may be interested to learn about Bill: He does Autocross Racing and has earned multiple awards! What does it mean to be an ASE Certified Technician? Bill has completed all of his ASE Certifications and continuously renews them, every time they expire. Acquiring these certifications isn't easy! And in order to renew them, you have to re-take the tests. What does "ASE" stand for? I'm glad you asked! ASE stands for "Automotive Service Excellence." In case you'd like to read more about the ASE testing, check out their site ... read more

This week at Graham Auto Repair we got to celebrate another Birthday! Bill joined our Team at Graham Auto Repair in August 2020. Bill has mastered all of his ASE Certifications, which makes him one of our lead technicians in our shop. He came to us as a former Mercedes-Benz and BMW Technician. Bill started out in the Automotive Industry back in 1998. He took every Auto Shop class that was available to him in High School because he wanted to learn how cars work. He loves to learn about all of the new technologies that come out on newer cars each year. In High School Bill really got into watching Motorsports, which led him to start Autocross Racing. He has competed nationally with SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). In 2017 Bill earned the Street Touring Ultra ProSolo Championship and in 2018 he earned the Street Touring Ultra National Championship. From Spring through Fall all of Bill's free time is spent on Autocross. Bill's other hobby is singing and he l ... read more