I’ve been reading about a line of car care products called Griot’s Garage for a while now but had never visited their store until today. Their products receive a lot of praise on the BMW groups and I noticed that BMW Northwest had many of their products for sale the last time I paid them a visit.
My friend, who might be an even bigger car nut than I am, came down this morning in his new black Audi S4. We drove to Griot’s Garage in Fife to pickup a few supplies and look around. As we pulled into the parking lot we noticed at least 30 BMWs outside. There was a lone Porsche GT3 parked all by itself as if to put some distance between it and the Bavarians.
We parked and stepped inside to the the coolest garage I’ve ever seen. Griot’s is really just a large warehouse they’ve turned into a car nuts dream. There were 3 or 4 major areas where Griot’s employees where demoing their various products to Puget Sound BMW Car Club Members. One young man was explaining the differences between wax, polish and sealant. Another guy was showing people how to use an orbital. And the cars they were using to demo the products were some of the rarest BMWs around. I saw a red M3 with the license plate, M3. I saw several M5 and 6 series as well, but at least half the cars were various 3 series models. It made me wish I had driven my 325i, although my friends S4 is an incredible car, even if he drives it like you’d expect someone to drive a Ford Crown Victoria.
After looking at the cars we went into the store and bought a few items. I bought a Hand Polish and Wax Kit that includes clay, polish, quick shine and wax along with a number of applicators and towels to do the job. Their products are not cheap. But after using them on both our cars this afternoon I tell you they are worth every penny. Unlike some cheaper polishes, you only need to use a small amount of Griot’s to get fantastic results.
One more thing that stood out about the visit: The Griot’s employees looked like they were having the time of their lives. There we all so very kind and helpful. It was an impressive operation and a very fun day spent with my friend.
If you’re interested in Griot’s Garage products you can request a catalog from here.
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