Griot’s Garage is one of the world’s leading providers of high quality automotive care products. A constant strive for perfection and focus on quality is the character and mindset of everyone that works at Griot’s. As Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the Rolls Royce Motor Company, said, “Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn’t exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough.” (This quote has appeared in every handbook Griot’s Garage has ever produced.)

“Caffeine & Gasoline” is a monthly event hosted by Griot’s Garage in Tacoma, Washington. These events, held on the first Saturday of every month, have included the display and demonstration of historic racecars, discussions regarding world renowned cars, as well as many other unique activities and must see automobiles. You are also welcome to bring your own favorite ride to the event and discuss car details over coffee and donuts.

In addition to the display of exclusive classic cars, Sameday Auto Scratch & Dent Repair will be on-site, offering professional advice for repairing and removing dents, paint scratches and bumper scrapes. Sameday’s paint refinishing repairs utilize premium repair methods that meet even the strictest car collector criteria.

Griot’s Garage and Sameday have been dedicated to customer satisfaction from day one. Each product and service developed by these companies has been created and manufactured with one goal in mind- to ensure that your automobile is treated with the finest car care products and that your repairs are accomplished using the best auto repair systems available.

Be sure to join us at the Griot’s Garage “Caffeine & Gasoline” event on Saturday, June 4^th!

For more info, check out:  http://www.griotsgarage.com/category/events/caffeine+gasoline.do

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes more road trips, vacation travels, going to ballgames, spending time at the lake or river, or heading to the beach. But the combination of heat, long trips and heavy loads can place enormous demands on your car. Before you set out on your next adventure, we’d suggest you make sure that your vehicle is prepared for a long, hot road trip.

Here are a few helpful tips that will help your vehicle throughout your make your summertime travels…

1. Inspect your tires: It is important to keep your tires properly inflated to avoid tire blowouts. Check that your tires are inflated to the level recommended in your owner’s manual. The summer heat will increase the tire’s pressure, so test the pressure before driving far. Don’t forget to check your spare as well.

2. Window Tinting/Sunshades: By having your windows tinted or purchasing a windshield sunshade, you can eliminate some of the effects of the sun and heat. A windshield sunshade will prevent the sun from beating on your dashboard and steering wheel and causing them to fade or crack. Also, steering wheels can get extremely hot, causing burns to the touch, or unsafe driving when you can’t grip the wheel.

3. Make a service stop: If you haven’t had your car in for routine maintenance in the last few months, get it into a mechanic shop for a quick tune up. It’s better to catch a problem now than while you’re midway through your road trip.

Follow these few helpful tips for a stress-free driving experience this summer.

There is nothing more unattractive than pesky swirl marks on your vehicle’s paint surface. When viewed in bright light, direct sunlight, or intense artificial light these swirl marks or scratches in the paint finish become visible.

In some cases swirl marks are so light that they are visible only in certain types of lighting conditions. However, deeper or more intense swirl marks are visible in practically every lighting condition.

Swirl marks come in two types: cobweb-effect swirls or buffer/holograms swirls. Both types can be avoided with a little precaution and special attention.

Cobweb-effect swirl marks are usually caused from everyday wear and tear situations, such as automatic car washes, using a dirty towel to clean your car, or improper application of polishes and waxes. The best way to avoid cobweb swirl marks is to thoroughly remove all dirt particles from your vehicle’s finish before applying a polish or wax product. Always use a microfiber towel to apply cleaners, polishes, and waxes. These work best as small cotton loops in the microfiber draw and trap abrasive particles and contaminants up into the towel instead of allowing them to scratch the sensitive paint finish. If possible, avoid taking your car to a drive-in car wash; instead wash your car by hand using premium quality wash mitts, followed by a thorough drying with a chamois or 100% cotton towel.

Buffer marks or hologram swirls are circular scratches grooved into the vehicle’s paint finish through either the improper use of a rotary buffer, or by using the incorrect buffing pads and chemicals. While a buffer in the hands of a professional technician can do wonders to a vehicle, when used incorrectly or with the wrong compounds, buffers can create a much worsened damaged area.  To avoid holograms and buffer swirls it is best to have a trained auto repair technician complete the buffing necessary to remove surface scratches and greatly enhance the look of your vehicle.

To avoid many swirl marks and keep your vehicle’s paint looking perfect, be sure to choose high-quality waxes, polishes, towels and brushes. For a complete array of high-quality polish and wax products, check out the Griot’s Garage collection.

The debut of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing marks the first time in over 40 years of Mercedes AMG’s history that the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed entirely in-house. It is also the first time Mercedes AMG is presenting a car with an aluminum chassis and body making the all-new SLS AMG the perfect combination of lightweight design and strength.

Thanks to superb engineering, the SLS excels on both road and track. This exhilarating super sports car accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and the rear spoiler extends automatically at a speed of 75 mph to provide outstanding stability.

The distinctively curved, top-hinged gullwing doors were born from the high sills required by the race-derived design while the interior of the SLS AMG was inspired by aviation. The curvaceous, wide opening gullwing doors ensure easy entry and exit despite the low seating position typical of sports cars and the air vents are meant to resemble jet engines.

With its purist design and distinctive styling, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the ultimate culmination of supreme luxury and extreme performance.

When luxury & classic car owners experience damage to their vehicles, they frequently call upon the technicians at Sameday who have over 300 years of combined service experience. Our certified technicians perform fine finish work, premium leather restoration, and expert Paintless Dent Repair, which was first developed on the Mercedes-Benz factory lines during the late 1940′s.

Should you experience similar damage on your luxury vehicle, place it in the hands of experts. Call Sameday; we are available to serve you throughout northwest Washington, Oregon, and California.