Rolf's Import Auto Service

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Rolf's Import Auto Service Premier auto repair and service specialists in Lakewood, Fife & Tacoma. rolfsimport.com We look forward to helping you maintain and repair your vehicle.

We employ only the best ASE Certified Technicians and highly-trained Service Advisors. We procure the best parts available and continuously train to make sure the job is done right the first time. Our professional, ASE Certified Technicians can take care of your vehicle:
• Factory-Scheduled Maintenance Services
• Computerized Diagnostics
• Performance Upgrades
• Expert Brake Service
• Air Conditioning and Cooling System Service
• Steering & Suspension
• Shocks & Struts
• Exhaust System Repair & Replacement
• And much more

That little voice saying, “Something’s wrong with my brakes”? Listen to it.This BMW came in with a customer who had a fe...
10/16/2026

That little voice saying, “Something’s wrong with my brakes”? Listen to it.

This BMW came in with a customer who had a feeling the brakes needed attention. Bobby took a closer look, and that instinct turned out to be right.

The brake pads and rotors needed replacement, and the brake system also received a flush to help keep everything working as it should.

So, how do you know when your brakes need service? Changes in pedal feel, unusual noises, vibration, or reduced braking performance can all be signs that it is time for an inspection. Sometimes, though, it starts with nothing more than a feeling that something is different.

If your brakes have been feeling different lately, that is worth paying attention to.

DM us if your brakes have been giving you signs.

10/13/2026

What if your transmission could give you the comfort of an automatic and the attitude of a manual?

That is where a dual-clutch transmission gets interesting. It was designed around a simple goal: make gear changes happen quickly enough that you barely notice the transition.

For performance-focused cars like the BMW 335is, that means the transmission can feel completely at home during everyday driving, while still being ready when you decide to push the car harder.

The clever part is what happens behind the shifter. What looks familiar from the driver’s seat can hide a very different setup underneath.

Curious about how it works? Follow Rolf’s Import Auto Service for more automotive knowledge.

Forget photo editing. Rolf’s has developed a much more practical filter. Apply it to Mark and suddenly he is holding pap...
10/09/2026

Forget photo editing. Rolf’s has developed a much more practical filter. Apply it to Mark and suddenly he is holding paperwork, looking productive, and giving everyone the impression that something important is happening.

We cannot confirm how long the effect lasts, but early testing has been promising.

Apparently, all Mark needs to enter productivity mode is a piece of paper. We may have just discovered the shop’s newest secret weapon.

Like this post if you think we may have discovered something here.

10/06/2026

Some problems are a lot more annoying when they happen to a G-Wagon.

Bobby takes us along for a closer look at a 2014 Mercedes G63 Wagon that came into Rolf’s with a problem that sounds simple, but had one important clue hiding in plain sight.

Sometimes, the difference between guessing and diagnosing comes down to knowing what to listen for. That small detail can tell you a lot before you ever start replacing parts.

And honestly, there are worse vehicles to have sitting in the shop.

Would you ride around in this G-Wagon? Tell us in the comments below.

Some people have a workspace. Bobby has a whole automotive fleet.We are not saying the miniature cars are in charge, but...
10/02/2026

Some people have a workspace. Bobby has a whole automotive fleet.

We are not saying the miniature cars are in charge, but there are enough of them around Bobby’s station to make you wonder who is really running the operation.

Between the glowing lights, computer, radio, tools, and tiny lineup of four-wheeled friends, this workstation has more personality than most desks ever will. Every technician has their own way of making a workspace feel like home, and Bobby clearly decided that his needed a little automotive flair.

Honestly, we respect the commitment. You spend all day working on cars, so why not surround yourself with even more of them?

Follow Rolf’s Import Auto Service for more shop life and the personalities behind the work.

09/29/2026

One question, one answer, and then it gets passed along.

Curious to see where this ends up?

Hit play and like this if you want more team challenges.

A check-engine scanner can tell you a lot. It cannot tell you everything.When this 2016 BMW 640i arrived, the customer r...
09/25/2026

A check-engine scanner can tell you a lot. It cannot tell you everything.

When this 2016 BMW 640i arrived, the customer reported a battery message and a vehicle that would not crank. Dozens of codes appeared during the initial scan, which could have made the problem look even more complicated.

Jake did not stop at the codes. After extensive testing, the underlying issues pointed to several components that needed attention: the oil pressure sensor, oil filter stand gasket, oil cooler gasket, alternator, and drive belt.

That is the difference between reading codes and actually diagnosing a vehicle. Codes are clues. Testing is what helps connect them to the real problem.

If your BMW is showing multiple warnings, guessing is rarely the best strategy.

DM us if your BMW needs a proper diagnosis.

09/21/2026

You know your car better than you think.

You may not know what that strange sound means or why the steering suddenly feels different, but you usually know when something is not quite right. That instinct is worth paying attention to.

Avery puts it simply: you do not need to know exactly what is wrong before reaching out. A small change in how your vehicle sounds, feels, or drives can give a technician valuable clues to start investigating.

The more details you can share, the more pieces the team has to work with. From there, they can help explain what is happening and what comes next.

Something feel different lately? DM Rolf's Import Auto and tell us what you’re noticing.

09/14/2026

When the usual soundtrack disappears, apparently the shop has a backup plan.

And somehow, it might be better than the original. Hit play and hear what went down.

Like this if you’d keep the backup plan.

One week in, and our community has already helped raise $673.06 for Rolf’s Rewards for Rainier.That number came from som...
09/09/2026

One week in, and our community has already helped raise $673.06 for Rolf’s Rewards for Rainier.

That number came from something simple: neighbors trusting us with their vehicles, our team doing the work, and a portion of those repairs going toward the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

Every qualifying completed repair order adds $10 to the campaign. Rolf’s Rewards members can also donate up to $50 in available Rewards, and we’ll match it dollar-for-dollar.

We’re now 13% of the way toward our $5,000 goal, with plenty of road still ahead.

But this first week is a reminder that small actions really do add up.

To everyone who brought their vehicle in, contributed Rewards, shared the campaign, or simply helped spread the word, thank you.

This is what showing up for our community looks like.

Address

3122 96th Street S
Lakewood, WA
98499

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12535847770

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