History of Lexus

Did you know that Lexus is owned by Toyota, and was founded in 1989? The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide and is Japan’s largest selling maker of premium cars. Lexus is headquartered in in Nagoya, Japan. Operational centers are located in Brussels, Belgium and Plano, Texas.

Lexus was first launched at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 1989 and sales began the following September at a network of 81 new Lexus dealerships in the United States.

Lexus vehicles are very reliable. They constantly top the “most dependable” lists published by AutoExpress and J.D Power. Consumer Reports ranked them at the top for dependability, with each one of their models achieving an above average rating for reliability.

In the United States, Lexus is one of the leading luxury brands, with sedans, SUVs, coupes, performance vehicles and even limousines to choose from.

Lexus recommends maintenance on your vehicle every six months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle will last longer and deliver a more dependable performance.

Schedule Service on Your Lexus Today!

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your Lexus to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your Lexus.

Smart Road Tips for Halloween

Halloween in 2020 is going to look much different than it did in years past. Some communities are doing drive-by trick or treating or “trunk or treating” and others are doing it the old-fashioned way. However your community is handling the holiday this year, it’s still very important to be safe. The scary reality is that Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially children.

As superheros, vampires and witches take to the streets in search of treats, drivers should take extra care to make sure the holiday doesn’t become truly horrifying. Here are a few tips:

• Make sure your vehicle is up on all of its maintenance.
• Parents should always accompany children under 12 years of age.
• Parents should remind children to look for cars while crossing the street.
• Children should remain on the sidewalks when possible.
• If you’re driving around trick-or-treating, make sure your kids are buckled in properly. This can be inconvenient but, buckle up each and every time they enter the car, and make sure they’re secure before you drive to the next stop.

ArborMotion Are Experts in Domestic, Asian and European Auto Repair in Ann Arbor.

For more than 30 years, ArborMotion has been Ann Arbor’s Import and Domestic Auto Repair specialist. Our technicians are specially trained on the individual brands they service so their knowledge and experience works for you. Paired with our OEM and factory parts, ArborMotion’s got the expertise.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your Ford, GM or Chrysler to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your car.

Have a safe and fun Halloween! Happy motoring!

Bring your Subaru BRZ into ArborMotion

Subaru is known for its rugged all-wheel-drive cars, designed to last and not for flash. This normally practical exterior trend was completely shattered in 2012 with the introduction of the Subaru BRZ. With a sexy silhouette that’s anything but typical for a Japanese company, the BRZ has helped the brand change its perception across the globe.

The Subaru BRZ was first introduced in North America in 2012 at the North American International Auto Show, making a huge splash in the automotive world alongside the extremely similar Scion FR-S.  Produced at Toyota’s Ota Gunma, Japan assembly plant, the 2-door sports car is still the first of its generation, offering a sports car for an extremely reasonable price.

*Its name comes from 3 different elements: B for Boxer engine, R for Rear-wheel-drive, and Z for zenith

*Can reach 0-60 in an estimated 6.2 seconds

*Only available in rear-wheel-drive, which is a departure from Subaru’s normally all-wheel-drive vehicles

Bring your Subaru BRZ into ArborMotion

For more than 30 years, ArborMotion has been Ann Arbor’s Import and Domestic Auto Repair specialist. Our technicians are specially trained on the individual brands they service so their knowledge and experience works for you. Paired with our OEM and factory parts, ArborMotion’s got the expertise.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your Subaru to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your Subaru.

A brief History of Volvo:

Volvo was founded on the concept of safety in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden. At the time, the company was 100% owned by Svenska Kullagerfabriken. The first Volvo vehicle left the assembly line on April 14, 1927.  

In 2015, Volvo sold more than half a million cars for the first time in its 89-year history making it the brand for people that want reliability, toughness and most of all safety from their vehicles.

Schedule Service on Your Volvo Today!

For more than 30 years ArborMotion has been Ann Arbor's go-to shop for Volvo service. Did you know that we began life as a Volvo only shop called "Swedish Engineering"? We have since expanded into other import brands to become Ann Arbor's top import repair shop but our roots will always be firmly planted with Volvos! 

We'd love to be your automotive repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your Volvo to ArborMotion and we'll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your Volvo.

Michigan is beautiful in the fall

Looking for a scenic drive this fall?

Tired of being cooped up in the house … ready to hit the road?

We are so blessed in this beautiful state to be able to take road trips to destinations just a hop, skip, and jump away from the Ann Arbor area.

At ArborMotion, we recommend these trips and stops along the way:

US-31 leads like an asphalt ribbon through brilliant hardwood trees pausing in lake towns, each with their own personality. Take a break to explore the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven; the galleries and boutiques in charming Saugatuck; the breweries and Dutch windmill in the college town of Holland; or sample hard ciders at Vander Cider Mill and Winery just outside of Grand Haven.

US-31 continues north, skimming the Lake Michigan shore on its way to Muskegon. Surrounded by thick hardwood forests, this region of Michigan was once home to lumber barons who used their wealth to build stately homes and cultural institutions. Admire the lavishly-carved woodwork, decorative ceramic tiles and elegant turrets at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. Then check out the Muskegon Museum of Art, both remarkable reminders of Muskegon’s most successful lumber magnates.

Would you like places closer to Ann Arbor area?

One unique adventure is Colman’s Farm and Corn Maze!

They offer fun for the whole family whether you only have an hour or the whole day:

• The Corn Maze
• Petting Zoo
• Hayrides
• Homemade Donuts and Cider
• Bonfire’s

They’re easy to get to – only one turn off Michigan Avenue just west of downtown Saline and five miles south. Parking is always free!

Want a Taste of Heritage and Tradition? Try the Dexter Cider Mill!

Family owned and operated since 1886, the Dexter Cider Mill has been serving the Dexter and greater Ann Arbor area and our visitors for 132 years. Dexter Cider Mill is the oldest continuously operating cider mill in the State of Michigan.

 

They also offer:

• Seasonal pies
• A variety of breads
• Jam’s and Dips
• Fresh Pastries
• And Hard Cider

ArborMotion Are Experts in Domestic, Asian and European Auto Repair in Ann Arbor.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you have a great trip. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today!

Tips for Navigating The Secretary of State in Michigan at this time:

The Secretary of State offices have reopened. To protect their staff and public health, offices will only provide services by appointment, and only offer critical services that can’t be completed online, by mail or at a self-service station. Advance appointments become available six months ahead of time.

Same-day appointments become available 24 hours before an appointment time. Many transactions can be completed from home by mail or using online services. Vehicle registration tabs can be printed immediately at any of the Secretary of State’s convenient self-service stations.

The following five transactions can be scheduled and completed in person:

• Driver's license
• State identification cards
• Title Transfers
• Testing
• Seasonal commercial vehicle renewals

Customers also have the option to schedule an appointment to complete two or more transactions at one time. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that temporarily extends the expiration dates of all Michigan driver’s licenses, state ID’s and vehicle registrations through September 30, 2020. Learn more here.

Schedule Service on Your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle Today.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today!

Back to School Driving Safety

This year has been stressful enough without having to worry about going back to school.  However, some schools in our area have decided to go back to full time, in-person instruction. 

Here are some back-to-school driving tips to keep you and your family safe:

• Slow down and drive with extra caution.

• Don’t load or unload children across the street from their school.

• Don’t double park; it can interfere with visibility of children and vehicles.

• When flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.

• Be prepared for children to appear in unexpected places, like between parked cars. If children are on bikes, be prepared for them to turn in front of you without looking or signaling.

• If you need to use your phone, be sure you’re pulled over safely.

• Watch for kids who are walking while looking down at their phones. According to SafeKids.org, “39 percent of the students who are crossing the street while distracted are typing on a cell phone and listening to headphones.”

• Don’t block the crosswalk; it forces pedestrians to go around you and could put them in the path of oncoming traffic.

Schedule Service on Your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle Today.

We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family stay safe on the road for all the pick-ups and drop offs this school year. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today!

From all of us at ArborMotion have a safe and healthy school year!