Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and if you were thinking about celebrating the unofficial start of summer with a family road trip, Borgman is here to help. Many families tow boats or campers up north for the weekend, and if you wanted to join their ranks there are a couple of things you’ll need to consider first:

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Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, and that means lots of West Michiganders will be hitting the road with trailers, boats, campers, and more in tow behind their vehicles. Hitching up a trailer may seem simple enough, but there are a number of things you need to consider first, as well as some road rules that will keep you, your passengers, and other motorists safe.

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With the summer fast approaching, you might be dreaming up your next big adventure in West Michigan. Perhaps you’re looking for a vehicle that takes you off the beaten path, braving the mud, rocks, water, and sand. The New 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is up for the challenge and comes in a stylish yet aggressive package. But the Bronco Sport is a newcomer to the light ORV game: how does it stack up against the established Jeep Cherokee?

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Borgman’s Used Vehicle Dealership in Holland MI is Now Open!

Borgman Grand Rapids is very pleased to share that we’ve opened a second location to better serve our pre-owned vehicle customers in Holland and on the West Michigan Lakeshore! Borgman Auto of Holland holds the same standard of quality and customer service that has made our primary location a success, and backs every vehicle with the same B-Protected Warranty our customers have grown to love.

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Spring has arrived in West Michigan, and many are looking to hit the road out of Grand Rapids for fun weekends of exploration and relaxation. Whether you’re traveling down interstates or cross country, your shocks and struts make sure you don’t feel every single bump in the road, and even play a role in ensuring your vehicle doesn’t damage itself.

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With spring finally arriving in West Michigan, you might be looking for a New Truck to help you tackle your projects for the year, or for hauling boats, campers, or ATVs up North for vacation. To help you choose, Borgman is pitting the mighty Ford F-150 against its fiercest competitor: the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. Both of these trucks are similar in many ways, but we found that the Ford F-150 crushes the Chevy in all the things that matter including engine options, towing & payload, and safety. Take a look at these two trucks side-by-side in our latest Borgman Head to Head!

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It looks like spring is on its way to West Michigan! Since folks are likely going to be doing a spring cleaning and “tune-up” of their vehicle, we thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about motor oil. We’re all familiar with the rule of thumb, “change your oil every 5,000 miles.” But if you work from home, you’re probably only taking short trips to the grocery store and not getting close to that many miles before you actually need to change your oil. In this post, we explain why changing your oil over time is just as important as with mileage, as well as why we don’t really need winter and summer blends anymore.

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The All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is an incredible machine, capable of jaw-dropping feats of speed, power, and endurance. However, with some West Michigan and Grand Rapids buyers, electric vehicles are an unknown element and they may have some anxiety about making the switch. With their fun and thrilling Mustang Mach-E vs. Everything campaign, Ford is seeking to prove that the all-electric SUV is up for any challenge West Michigan can muster and then some.

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Pothole season is on its way to West Michigan, and our guess is it’s going to be a doozy. This winter’s erratic pattern of freezing and thawing is fast-tracking the process that forms potholes, which as any seasoned Michigander knows, wreak havoc on your vehicle. The best way to avoid damage to your vehicle is to avoid potholes altogether, but sometimes that simply isn’t possible. In this article, we’ll go over how potholes form, what parts of your vehicle they could damage, and steps you can take to minimize their impact. Let’s get started!

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If you’ve ever wondered how the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport got so good at going over any West Michigan terrain, Ford has finally given their answer. “There once was a young colt raised by goats,” the first stated line of this new tv spot Ford has released as the beginning of a three-part Built Wild campaign. What’s more, we’re giving you a sneak peek of the other two commercials in this campaign – the last of which won’t premier until next month!

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