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Help Support Local Charities!

by rolfsimportcom on July 11, 2011

Book your Appointment Online AND Donate all or a portion of your Rewards Dollars to Charity!

Giving of your time and money to charities and community organizations is one of the most important elements of our society. The philosophy of giving dates back to early times, when those with resources helped those in need – and that is just as vital in today’s environment.

Every time you book an appointment through our Online Appointment Scheduler, Rolf’s donates $1.00-$5.00 to the charity of your choice!

We have reached out to the following Charities in the South Puget Sound area and told them that we and our valued clients will be raising money for them throughout 2011.

The United Way
Nativity House
St. Jude Childrens Hospital
Make A Wish Foundation
Turner Syndrome Society of the US
National MS Society
The Humane Society
National Vietnam Veterans Foundation
Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital
The Girl Scouts of Western Washington
The Food Lifeline
The Tacoma Rescue Mission

Are you familiar with the Rolf’s Rewards Card and Customer Care Program? Another way you can help local charities is by donating all or a portion of your rewards dollars to charity! Just ask us how, next time you are in!

Schedule your Appointment Online today!

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Local Events For The Month of June

by rolfsimportcom on June 3, 2011

With summer just starting to show up why not go out and explore Tacoma! Here are some great events to attend this summer!

Free First Fridays
Childrens Museum of Tacoma
936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA, 98402
June 3, 2011
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Children, their families, grandparents and caregivers are invited to come play at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma free of admission.

Caffeine & Gasoline™
Griot’s Garage
3333 South 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
June 4, 2011
Starts @ 8:00 AM

Where can you find supercars, street rods, tuners and race machines rubbing elbows in the same place? The first Saturday of every month, you’ll find that (and more) at Griot’s Garage. It’s Caffeine & Gasoline™! We get up early and brew the coffee, you cruise in with your favorite ride and hang out with fellow enthusiasts.

Tacoma Farmer’s Market
The Tacoma Farmers Market(s) is an open-air, European style marketplace showcasing locally produced foodstuffs and artisan items with local performers setting the live entertainment ambiance. As a community gathering place, it offers education about living a healthy life through various means associated with fresh, slow foods. TFM fuels local economic development through small business incubation and keeping local dollars circulating within the local Metropolitan retail base. TFM venues are designed to fuel the sustainability of local farmers and preserve local farmland for future generations.

Broadway Market
S. 9th St. & Broadway
Tacoma, WA
Every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM

6th Avenue Market
6th Ave & N. Pine Street
Tacoma, WA
Every Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

South Tacoma Market
Heritage Bank Parking Lot
South 56th and Washington
Tacoma, WA
Every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Salty Dock Day
821 Dock St
Tacoma, WA 98402
Starts @ 10:00 AM

Held on National Marina Day, “Salty Dock Day” will celebrate the recreational opportunities marinas provide on the nation’s waterways by offering: live music, food, boater education classes, a Salty Dog Contest for canine First Mates, speakers, games, safety demonstrations, a Saturday Night outdoor movie (weather permitting) and visiting historic vessels. A special feature will be Foss Waterway Seaport’s opening of a new exhibit, an extensive collection of maritime artifacts from the legendary, nostalgic steamboat era on Puget Sound. For more info check out their blog.

Scrabble Rousers: Murder Mystery
King’s Book Store
218 St Helens Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
June 22, 2011
Starts @ 6:30 PM
Entrance fee: $10.00/person (proceeds directly benefiting the Tacoma Community House Student Scholarship Fund)

Word Nerds! Scrabble Sharks! Get ready for Season 3-D of Scrabble Rousers, a competition suitable for all levels. Participants establish their own skill level: beginner, intermediate, or expert. June’s theme is Murder Mystery. Calling Colonel Mustard and Mrs. Peacock – costumes are encouraged and rewarded!

SCRABBLE Rousers is open to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Players identify themselves as a beginner, intermediate, or expert player to ensure fun will be had by all. Through our ongoing partnership with King’s Books, the legendary sweet pea will be the MC for the events. He will lead participants through warm-up activities, SCRABBLE games, and curious intermission activities such as a Texas-two-step lesson, open mic night, and futuristic flop trivia.

Taste of Tacoma
Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA
June 24-26, 2011
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION

For more local events check out Travel Tacoma Website.

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Calling All BMW Fans

by rolfsimportcom on May 26, 2011

May 14, 2011 was Bimmerfest, and for all you BMW fans, that is the place to be. Lucky for us, one of our customer was able to attend and display our new Rolf’s accessories!! In spirit we were there at Bimmerfest. Here are some pictures, and if you’d like to be part of Team Rolf’s stop by our shop and get your very own decals!

Bimmerfest Website

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Fuel Saving Tips Video

by rolfsimportcom on April 22, 2011

Watch this video from CarCare.org on Gas Saving Tips!

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April is National Car Care Month

by rolfsimportcom on April 13, 2011

Be Car Care Aware!

Celebrate April – National Car Care Month by bringing your vehicle into Rolf’s Import Auto Service Today! Book your appointment online! Learn more at www.carcare.org.

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Fuel Saving Tips as Gas Prices Soar

by rolfsimportcom on April 12, 2011

With gas prices nearing four dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. Record Gas Prices Make it Perfect Time to “Be Car Care Aware.”

“Millions of dollars worth of gasoline is wasted every day by motorists, because simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance is neglected,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. “Loose or missing gas caps, under-inflated tires, worn spark plugs and dirty air filters all contribute to poor fuel economy.”

The Car Care Council offers these fuel-saving tips:

Vehicle gas caps – About 17 percent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize every year
Under inflated tires – When tires aren’t inflated properly it’s like driving with the parking brake on and can cost a mile or two per gallon.
Worn spark plugs - A vehicle can have either four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirty spark plug causes misfiring, which wastes fuel. Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly.
Dirty air filters – An air filter that is clogged with dirt, dust and bugs chokes off the air and creates a “rich” mixture – too much gas being burned for the amount of air, which wastes gas and causes the engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, saving about 15 cents a gallon.

Fuel-saving driving tips include:

Don’t be an aggressive driver – Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent on city streets, which results in 7 to 49 cents per gallon.
Avoid excessive idling – Sitting idle gets zero miles per gallon. Letting the vehicle warm up for one to two minutes is sufficient.
Observe the speed limit - Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each mph driven over 60 will result in an additional 10 cents per gallon. To maintain a constant speed on the highway, cruise control is recommended.

Some of the above statistics were gathered from a U.S. Department of Energy Web site, www.fueleconomy.gov
Article by carcare.org

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Independent Service Is More Satisfying

by rolfsimportcom on March 15, 2011

More customers are satisfied with the work of independent mechanics than with that of dealership mechanics.
By the Editors of Consumer Reports

People who took their car to an independent mechanic for maintenance were generally more satisfied than those who went to a dealership, according to a Consumer Reports survey involving 349,000 vehicles.

Eighty-four percent of owners reported being very satisfied with maintenance performed at independent shops compared with 77 percent at dealerships.

Most customers agreed that their independent shop was “very thorough and thoughtful, and always gives a good sense of how important something is to fix.”

Among owners whose cars needed repairs and maintenance, the difference in satisfaction with dealers and independent shops was even more pronounced: 75 percent were very satisfied with independents vs. just 57 percent with dealerships.

Here are six service items that should never be skipped:

Bring your vehicle into ROLF’S IMPORT AUTO SERVICE today for exceptional service!

Schedule your Appointment Online!
Or call today for your appointment: Lakewood 253-584-7770 or Fife 253-248-1080

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Rolf’s Wants Your Feedback!

by rolfsimportcom on February 15, 2011

We want to know what you think about our service!
Will you help us out?

In today’s online world it has become REALLY important that any small business gets feedback from current clients.

It is important we know how you feel about our service so we can improve AND so others looking for a Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility can see what our current clients are saying.

THIS ONLY TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE!

Click on this button to Write a Review for Rolf’s Import Auto!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP MORE THAN YOU KNOW.

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Mercedes Benz launches secure ordering process

by rolfsimportcom on February 3, 2011

This may sound boring to you but it is very exciting news to us in the automotive repair industry!
Thanks to assosciations such as the ASA for helping to make this possible! Check out this article from Motor Age Service Repair Newsletter.

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Would you like to save up to $31,000?

by rolfsimportcom on January 28, 2011

I believe a majority would say “yes” to this question. With the way the economy has been, why wouldn’t we want to save a few thousand. According to Consumer Reports you are able save at least $31, 000 when you keep a car for 15 years, or 225,000 miles of driving. $31,000 is a lot of money and how do you obtain that maybe the next question you ask. Easy, by properly maintaining your vehicle! Here are some great ways to maintain the longevity of your car.

Follow the maintenance guide in your owner’s manual and make needed repairs promptly.
Use only the recommended types of fluids, including oil and transmission fluids.
Check under the hood regularly. Listen for strange sounds, sniff for odd smells and look for fraying or bulges in pipes or belts.
Get a vehicle service manual, these are going to be available at most auto parts store or the dealership.
Clean the car carefully inside and out. It’s not just to keep your car looking nice and clean, but it also helps prevent premature rust. And vacuuming the inside of your car prevents premature wear on the carpets from sand and grit.

As you can see, a little TLC will make your car last and save your wallet a few thousand. That is why at Rolf’s Import Auto we take pride in making sure your car gets the quality service it deserves.

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