During the season of giving we love to shop around. We look for the best deals on products, services, vacations, and stay-cations. But it’s important to spend our money locally, where the results can be seen in the lives of co-workers, friends and neighbors. Even if you can’t donate cash, organizations like the Boys & […]
View PostMeet Shawn

Brons Automotive wants to introduce our new team member, Shawn Long. Shawn formerly worked at Olympia Autohaus where he specialized in Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Porsche, and BMW. (He still does specialize in these, however he has other strengths which we’ll get to in a second here!) Shawn grew up in Southern California, and attended the […]
View PostWhat’s a Tune Up anyway?

It used to be when someone asked what a tune up cost, it was easy to give an answer that was close. It was understood that certain parts needed to be replaced routinely to keep the car running well. In recent years a lot of changes have come to engine designs that make the question […]
View PostTiming Belt Replacement the Right Way

While many car makers are moving to equipping engines with timing chains, there are still a lot of engines that have a fiberglass reinforced rubber timing belt that has a limited life span. Running the Timing Belt past its replacement interval runs the risk of it breaking, and this can result in expensive engine repair. […]
View PostBrake Jobs Are Not Created Equal

Bron here from Bron’s Automotive. When it comes time to replace the disc brakes on your car, should you go for the lowest price or the highest quality? Our answer is always high quality because you absolutely do not want to have problems when you need to make an emergency stop, or when you’re coming […]
View PostCalling all BMW Owners
Calling all BMW owners! Do you feel like you have to head to Tacoma to the Dealer to have your BMW serviced and repaired? Have you checked out Brons Automotive on Olympia’s Westside? Brons Automotive has sent its technicians to ongoing training and invested in the special tools and service information that the Dealers use. […]
View PostNew service manager at Bron’s Automotive
As many of you already know, Ken Mitchell, our Service Manager, retired last fall. Ken was instrumental in helping me grow Bron’s Automotive and I want to thank him for his years of service. With Ken’s retirement came the opportunity to hire a new Service Manager, someone who will help me expand Bron’s Automotive even […]
View PostVolvo Closing it’s Doors
Have you heard the recent automotive news? Topping Motors, a family owned Volvo dealership that has served Olympia Volvo owners so well for many years, has closed its doors. This leaves many Volvo owners wondering where they will take their cars for service and repair. Do they have to go all the way to Tacoma […]
View PostApples and Oranges
When folks have their vehicle in the shop, they sometimes call other shops for a second estimate to compare prices. While this is fine, I thought I would write this blog to explain some things that might come up to aid your thought process. While different shops sometimes charge different prices, it’s fair to say […]
View PostWhy do fleet mechanics perform preventative maintenance?
Q. Why do fleet mechanics perform preventative maintenance? A. To prevent costly breakdowns and make the vehicle last longer. Q. What things are normally done to make a vehicle last longer and breakdown less? 1. Change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months. This is for normal driving. If you typically run the […]
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