Celebrating Our Independence
As I reflect on the 4th of July holiday, we were blessed to spend time with our family. I will forever be grateful to the brave soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Independence from Britain. July 4th, our Nations Birthday, is a time of celebrating being an American. From all walks of life, this day and every day, we become one, AMERICANS! Let us not take this for granted.
Did you know that three of our Founding Father Presidents died on July 4th? Thomas Jefferson and John Adams passed July 4, 1826, and James Monroe passed July 4, 1831. Alexander Hamilton, founder of the New York Evening Post called this a “coincidence that has no parallel”.
Fun facts about the 4th of July. $6.77 Billion is spent on food which includes consuming 150 million hot dogs and 190 million pounds of beef. Americans light about 200 million pounds of fireworks and Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be our National Bird. Whew, good thing he lost the vote!
We are very independent people with the freedom to make choices in our everyday lives. That includes having the freedom to choose where you have your vehicle serviced. According to the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act enacted in 1975, it is illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage because you had routine maintenance performed by someone else. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nations consumer protection agency, states the dealer can not refuse to honor your warranty if routine maintenance is performed by someone else. Routine maintenance includes oil changes, tire rotations, belt replacements, fluid checks and flushes, new brake pads, anything not listed in the manufactures warranty. If you are told you must go back to a dealer for routine maintenance in order to keep your warranty valid, that is not the truth!
With so many choices to have your vehicle serviced, why choose Griffin Muffler & Brake Center?
*CUSTOMER SERVICE Our staff is Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly®. Our goal is to provide you with an exceptional service experience. Don’t take our word for it, read our reviews to see why we earned a 5-star rating. We have a clean and comfortable waiting area with free Wi-Fi. And ladies, don’t be afraid to use our restroom, it’s not like any repair shop restroom you’ve seen before.
*HONEST & RELIABLE Griffin’s uses the latest technology with Smart Flow Digital Inspections. As a courtesy, we send you a health report of your vehicle with pictures and videos. You see what we see, total transparency.
*INDUSTRY ACCREDITED STAFF with ASE TECHNICIANS Continuous Education is a high priority at Griffin's. Our technicians are not trained on just one make of vehicle, but all makes and models, keeping up to date with the latest technology of these “computers on wheels”. Griffin’s backs this expertise with THE BEST warranty in the area, a 36 month/36000-mile Parts AND Labor warranty honored nationwide at over 9000 independent repair shops.
*CONVENIENCE No one looks forward to taking time out of their day to have their vehicle serviced. Griffin’s has free pick up and delivery in the Fort Madison area. Forgot to call and make an appointment, no worries with our 24/7 online scheduling. Phone calls during the day an interruption? Griffin’s can keep in touch about your car with texting. A 6-month same as cash option is available, with approved credit.
*LOYALTY PROGRAM Griffin’s is thankful for all their customers and is giving back. Sign up for the Griffin Gratitude Card and start earning today. Refer a friend and earn even more. See store for details.
Griffin Muffler & Brake Center is an independent and locally-owned full-service repair shop. The staff at Griffin’s are your neighbors, we support your local schools, churches, service organizations, and fundraisers. We not only care about the health of your vehicle but genuinely care about our customers too! Stop by or call 319-372-2478 and find out why our motto is “Experience the Difference”.