Graham Auto Repair

What is Our Vehicle In-Process? Hi! Welcome to Graham Auto Repair! Today we are going to share with you our current Vehicle In-Process. If you don't know what I mean by that: the process that we go through when we process our customers' vehicles before having any repair or maintenance services completed at our Shop. Some of these steps have always been part of our process. But recently, due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, we have begun adding even more steps for added assurance of Health and Safety. Check out our YouTube Video by clicking on the Link or on the Picture above. In this Video our Service Advisor Rob goes through our Vehicle In-Process steps that we are going to discuss below.               First things first: greeting our Customers! If it's been awhile since yo ... read more

Is it Worth it to Buy a New Car Right Now? I am sure that you’ve seen the commercials or even seen it online: Auto Sales Companies are offering to help us get into a new or used vehicle quickly during this crazy time. They are doing this by offering things like, 90 days deferred payments, free ship to home, 60 or 84 month extended loans, and some are even offering 0.0% Interest payments. But are these great deals, really? At Graham Auto Repair we have a few questions that we suggest for you to consider before deciding if right now is, “the right time” to purchase a new vehicle for yourself or for your family. Click on the link to watch the YouTube Video on our YouTube Channel. 1. Were you already in the market for a new vehicle? If your immediate answer is, “Well no, but… it would be nice to have a new vehicle with these deals!” then I would like to caution you to take a step back. Continue through the rest of the questions and at the end of the Bl ... read more

We are still open during this time. Please see below some of the steps we are taking to ensure the Health and Safety of our Team and our Customers. In light of the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19, we would like to assure you that our Team at Graham Auto Repair is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in our Shop for both our employees and our customers. We constantly monitor the changing guidelines and recommendations to ensure that our Team is up to date in our processes. All of our employees use frequent hand-washing. This is one of the best steps to remove potential germs! Our Team wear masks and maintain social distancing. We have masks available for your use if you do not have one. If any of our employees are sick, especially with flu-like symptoms, we ask them to stay home and encourage our customers to do the same. If you are sick and need to re-schedule your appointment for a later date, please give us a call 253-847-2221. We ... read more

How Important is Coolant & Antifreeze? Check out our YouTube Video about Antifreeze and Coolant! We all know that it's important to get our Oil Changed regularly (even if we do procrastinate) and we all know that it's impossible to drive our vehicle without filling it up regularly with Gas (boy do we all wish THAT wasn't true?!). But do you know that Antifreeze/Coolant is another very important fluid for our vehicles? Making sure that our vehicles have Antifreeze/Coolant with the proper amount of protection is VITAL to our vehicle's well-being. What is Antifreeze/Coolant? Before we get into the finer details about Antifreeze and Coolant you should know this: The names "Antifreeze" and "Coolant" are interchangeable. In the Summer it's better known by the name "Coolant" and in the Winter it's better known by the name "Antif ... read more

Click on the link below (or click on the picture) to head over to our YouTube Channel and watch our newest Team Talk Video.   https://youtu.be/WzYmFVKLGnM       Merry Christmas from Graham Auto Repair! It's time for another Team Talk Video.   We are celebrating Christmas by asking our Team another fun question. This time we asked: What is Your Favorite Christmas Tradition or Present? Let us know in the comments of our YouTube Video, or on Facebook, what your favorites are. We would love to hear from you!   If you are traveling this Christmas, remember that it's cold out there; stay safe! Check your vehicle's fluids and your tire pressure; keep warm coats, blankets and an ice scraper in your vehicle. And don't be in a hurry! Whenever we're in a hurry we are more likely to make mistakes.   We hope that everyone has a blessed C ... read more

  Winter is Coming!   Dates: November 21 - December 31, 2019   Let us serve you by getting your Vehicle Winter Ready with a Winter Special at Graham Auto Repair. For $64.99 we will do the following:   - Drain & Replace Oil and Oil Filter (up to 5 Quarts Standard Oil) - Full Brake Inspection & Tire Rotation (if needed) - Vehicle Alignment Inspection - Test Cooling & Heating Systems - Inspect & Top Off all Fluid Levels - Inspect Tires & Tire Pressure & Inflate to Proper Specification - Inspect All Filters, Belts, Hoses, Steering & Suspension - Lubricate Suspension, Doors & Hood - Check for any Visible Oil Leaks - Free Wiper Blades Note: Some vehicles may have additional fees. Contact our Service Advisors for more details.   It's important to have your Vehicle Inspected Regularly. No one wants to have their vehicle break down, ever . . . . Especially not in the cold, dark Winter Weather! And especially ... read more

It's important to know when it's time to purchase New Tires. It's extremely unsafe to drive on worn out Tires! Continue reading below as we answer the question, "How Do I Check My Tires?" We will give you 5 different things to look for, to help you decide when it's time to Replace Your Tires. You can also watch our YouTube Video. Our Service Advisor, Rob will show you step by step what to look for when checking your Tires. 5 Ways to Check Your Tires   1. Check the Tread DepthAt 3/32 it's Time to Replace Your TiresYou can watch the YouTube Video to see an example of How to Check the Tread Depth of Your Tires. The easiest, most straight-forward way to Check Your Tires is to use a Tread Depth Gau ... read more

Hello! Welcome to Graham Auto Repair!   If this is your first time here, or if you'd like to get to know us better, we have a few options for you to do that. Let me show you around!       Our Website:    First you can browse our Website. Check out the "Meet The Team" Page, located under the "About Us" tab. Take a few minutes to read about our Team at Graham Auto Repair.    Browse through our different Blog Posts, located under the "About Us" tab as well.   Check out our Reviews Page and read what some of our Customers are saying about us.       ... read more

What is Graham Auto Repair's Royalty Rewards Program?   We are so glad you asked! (And if you didn't ask, we're glad that you decided to stick around and read the blog anyway haha.)   Graham Auto Repair Rewards is a unique program that rewards you every time you visit us for services. For every dollar you spend, you earn points towards FREE Loyalty Certificates from Graham Auto Repair.     A Guaranteed Return with Every Purchase!   For every 600 points you accumulate, you will automatically receive a $30 Loyalty Certificate to redeem on your next visit. Most purchases earn 1 point for every dollar spent - some promotional purchases may earn more. Best of all, There is No Limit to the Rewards you can Earn!   It's FREE . . . Seriously!   There is no charge or fee associated with the Graham Auto Repair Rewards Program. If you're interested in joining the Royalty Rewards Program just ask t ... read more

When to Change Brake Pads Watch this Video on YouTube: What Are Brake Pads? Brakes are one of the most important parts of any vehicle! They help to ensure that you and your passengers are safe on the road. That is why it's so important to know When to Change your Brake Pads. The easiest way to find out is by scheduling a Brake Inspection. Most of us wait until something breaks before we actually look into fixing it. With an Automobile this can often be a mistake! Especially with something so vital as your Vehicle's Brakes. The last thing that any of us wants is: to find out that our Brakes are bad in an emergency, when it's too late! If someone runs out in front of our car while we're driving; if someone slams on their brakes in front of us unexpectedly - those are both times that we really need to be able to depend on our Brakes. What Ar ... read more