Archive for 'Service' Category
We’ve already endured one snowstorm this season in West Michigan and more are surely on the way. Luckily, the Borgman Service Center is here to help keep you on the road all winter long. This month, the Borgman Service Center is showcasing some options available for the upcoming winter weather: genuine Ford accessories, professionally-installed rust […]
It’s that time of year again: as West Michigan goes through cycles of warm days and frigid nights, fluctuating temperatures can cause small issues to arise in your vehicle. A lot of the time, a check engine light will come on for something insignificant, including faults in the sensors monitoring for issues.
As the seasons change, Michigan’s sprawling forests erupt in brilliant displays of red and gold. If you’re taking to the highways this fall to enjoy the changing leaves with your family, we’ve pulled together some of the best places in Michigan to take in the views. Of course, ensuring your vehicle is ready is key […]
At the Borgman Service Center, we sometimes hear our Grand Rapids customers ask us about car myths out of concern for their vehicle. A common one is that you’re not supposed to buy fuel while the delivery truck is refilling the gas station’s supply tank. To put the matter to rest for our West Michigan […]
We hope you’re having an excellent summer and enjoying your travels across West Michigan! Maybe, you even have an adventure or two coming up! However, with all that driving, it’s important that you don’t neglect your tires – especially when it comes time to rotate them. It might seem like a small thing, but rotating […]
At Borgman, we know the West Michigan summer is best enjoyed with a boat, camper, ATV, dirt bikes, and more. While getting out of town and enjoying the warm weather is great, making sure you tow your trailer safely is important too. Take a look at our revised towing guide for a quick primer on […]
With summer officially arriving this month, it’s time to think ahead on your upcoming West Michigan adventures! Whether that means spontaneous trips to the lakeshore, long weekends at a campground, or even a week up in the UP, there are easy things you can do to get your vehicle ready. Check out our quick summer […]
Did you know there are parts of your powertrain and suspension that are designed to be replaceable? Aside from the obvious ones like shocks and struts, there are a number of components that all work together to power the wheels, keep your vehicle stable, and keep your steering tight and predictable. These include your axles, […]
When To Replace Your Timing Belt & Why It’s Important Did you know that there’s one rubber belt within your vehicle that’s responsible for “conducting the whole orchestra” in your engine? Timing Belts don’t get talked about a whole lot because they’re tough, concealed, and don’t need attention very often. However, if it fails, it […]
Spring arrives this month in West Michigan, and some of us may be spending an upcoming weekend getting their summer vehicle out of storage. During this process, it’s not uncommon to find things not working like they should, or even not working at all. The causes are as varied as the issues, but there are […]

