Get Your Free Garage Therapy Door Hanger

Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Posted by: Mike

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so here’s an easy way to make sure you get some quality time with the one you love. Download, print, and cut out this door hanger, then enjoy some much-needed garage therapy. Of course, the sentiment is not limited to the month of February. Feel free to enjoy it year-round!

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Your Swingin’ 1941 Cadillac Wallpapers Are Here

Wed, Jan 11, 2012 | Posted by: John

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Griot’s Garage Handbook 341 is graced with this 1941 Cadillac convertible coupe. It’s a shining example of the year’s “Big Band-style”,  a chrome-covered combination of grace and performance. Here, free for the downloading, are three images of this cool Caddy for your desktop. Be sure to read more about the car at GriotsGarage.com!

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5 Gotta-Know Wax Application Tips

Wed, Dec 28, 2011 | Posted by: Derek

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Griot’s Garage has collected some great car care tips and tricks over the last 21 years. We also learned a few things while developing our new Premium Carnauba Paste Wax that will definitely help you have more fun in your garage! And fun is what it’s all about, right? So here you go… the top five, gotta-know wax application tips.

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10 Spiffy, Holiday-Themed, Vintage Car Ads

Thu, Dec 22, 2011 | Posted by: Mike

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Think Holiday car advertising started with Lexus and the “big red bow”? You can trace the trend a lot farther back than that, friend. Buick in the 20’s, Mercury in the 40’s, Cadillac… well, pretty much all the time. Yep, automakers have been using Christmas to tug at our heart and wallet strings since the early days of internal combustion.

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WIN THIS! Tin #1 of Premium Carnauba Paste Wax

Thu, Dec 22, 2011 | Posted by: Derek

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WIN! FREE! ONE-OF-A-KIND! Got your attention? Richard Griot is proud of NEW Premium Carnauba Paste Wax, and he wants you (well, a lucky one of you) to win the first tin down the production line. He even signed it! Entering the giveaway is simple, and you’ve got up to three chances to win this one-of-a-kind prize ($39.99 value)!

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‘Twas the Night Before Race Day

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 | Posted by: Steve

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With a tip of the crash helmet to Clement Clarke Moore…

‘Twas the night before race day, when all through the garage, not an engine was turning, not even my Dodge.
The spanners where hung by the compressor with care, in hopes that “St. Horsepower” soon would be there.

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What’s the best automotive advice you ever received?

Tue, Dec 13, 2011 | Posted by: Patrick

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I’ve never really understood the question, “What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?” I’m always left wondering, “about what?” Sure, “look both ways before crossing the street” and “don’t take candy from strangers” have worked out pretty well so far, but they don’t really apply in every situation life throws at you.

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First Look: LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Fri, Dec 9, 2011 | Posted by: Derek

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Words can’t describe how impressive America’s Car Museum is… even calling it a museum doesn’t feel right. Something about that word suggests a place where you silently walk around looking at static displays. What the folks at LeMay have done is different; and not just because cars are the subject matter.

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The Porsche Race Car Classic in Photos

Tue, Dec 6, 2011 | Posted by: Mark

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Porsche Race Car ClassicOctober’s Rennsport Reunion IV festivities included a special show at The Quail. The Porsche Race Car Classic was a gathering of over 200 spectacular, pre-1965 race cars, including many 356’s, Carreras, Speedsters, 550 Spyders, and the only two Porsche F1 cars from 1960. The setting was fantastic, and most of the entry ticket went to charity. All-in-all, a wonderful day!

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Up Close With The Fisker Karma

Thu, Dec 1, 2011 | Posted by: Gregory

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Fisker Karma“I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to not know what can’t be done.” – Henry Ford

I recently spoke with Ethan from Fisker of Seattle about the brand new Karma hybrid luxury car, which he drove down and showed off in our Car Care School. It seems Fisker has taken Henry Ford’s sentiment to heart.

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Your Breakneck Vintage Racer Wallpapers Are Here

Fri, Nov 18, 2011 | Posted by: John

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On the cover of Griot’s Garage Handbook 338, we were fortunate to be able to feature three historic race machines from the 20’s and 30’s. Put one of these great images on your desktop. Then imagine yourself squeezed into the open cockpit, hanging on for dear life while you barrel around a banked oval or power up a hill climb!

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Tire Care Secrets Part 3: Inspection and Maintenance

Thu, Nov 17, 2011 | Posted by: Derek

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We sometimes take them for granted, but you can learn a lot about a car by looking at its tires. Whether it’s for myself, friends, or family, I help inspect and maintain quite a few well-loved cars. One thing that never surprises me is how much I can evaluate (and in many cases easily repair) with a quick check of the four corners.

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Rennsport Reunion IV in Photos

Tue, Nov 15, 2011 | Posted by: Mark

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Rennsport IV was undoubtedly the most spectacular gathering of Porsche cars I’ve ever witnessed. On the weekend of October 14-16, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca brought together an unprecedented number of significant automobiles. It was a Porsche enthusiast’s playground.

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Guest Post: How to Prevent a Car or Shop Fire

Fri, Oct 14, 2011 | Posted by: Hagerty

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It’s every car lover’s nightmare. Your prized automobiles, your garage, or both are engulfed in flames, while you stand helplessly and watch dreams and dollar signs drift skyward with the smoke. As devastating as car and shop fires can be, they are (in large part) preventable. Our friends at Hagerty Insurance have put together some helpful tips.

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5 Reasons You Should Be Getting Griot’s Garage Emails

Tue, Sep 27, 2011 | Posted by: Mike

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If you’ll allow us to pat ourselves on the back… Griot’s Garage emails are pretty darn good! If they’re not landing in your inbox, sign up and see for yourself. We take pride in creating email messages that are relevant, informative, well-designed, and fun! Read on to see a couple sample emails and learn why you should sign up today.

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