Graham and Yelm Auto Repair

New Year, New Car Care: Preventative Maintenance Have you made any new year's resolutions this year? Preventative maintenance is a great place to start! We've got a list to help you keep your vehicle safe, reliable, and efficient throughout the year. Contact your Service Advisor today so we can review your vehicle's history and make a plan that's customized just for you!  Why is Preventative Maintenance Important? Here are a few reasons why it’s worth prioritizing preventative maintenance in 2025: Save Money: Small, routine services can prevent bigger (and more expensive) repair services down the road. Increase Reliability: Stay ahead of potential unexpected breakdowns. Extend Your Vehicle's Lifespan: Regular care ensures your car lasts longer and performs better. Improve Road Safety: Vehicle inspections help keep you and your loved ones safe on ... read more

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

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