Grand Prix Performance - Costa Mesa, CA

Before driving a car, do a simple safety check. Turn on the lights and walk around the vehicle to ensure that all lights are in working order. Also check your blinkers for proper operation. Look for any fluid leaks or things hanging from the vehicle. Check that the tires are properly inflated.

Expect the other drivers to make mistakes and think what you would do if a mistake does happen. For example, do not assume that a vehicle coming to a stop sign is going to stop. Be ready to react if it does not stop. Never cause an accident on purpose, even if a pedestrian or another vehicle fails to give you the right-of-way.

Carry in your vehicle, in an easy to find place, all contact numbers that you may need as well as Emergency contact information, personal information and any outstanding medical needs that you may have.

Michelin is currently working on their fifth generation of green tires and they have proved an improvement of at least 2 percent in improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions with each successive generation. This has been, in their own way a silent revolution, reducing global fuel consumption by more than 3 billion gallons and avoiding 30 million metric tons in CO2 emissions since 1992.

The lesson learned from the past decade and more critically the last 15 months is that together, we as an industry must commit to a new, more sustainable road mobility focused on new realities:

 * Must increase fuel efficiency and thereby reduce CO2 emissions.  The transportation industry is no exception and will not escape this necessity.
*We must improve road safety. This past November, the United Nations hosted the first global ministerial conference on road safety in Moscow. Michel Rollier, the CEO of the Michelin Group, was the only tire executive to participate. Michelin fully supports the roadmap that resulted from this global conference, which aims to curb the number of road fatalities (1.3 million today) and serious injuries (50 million today) by 2020. We know the crucial role that tires play in this fight, particularly in reducing stopping distances and improving vehicle handling.

We just got the exciting news that we got voted as one of the top 3 Car/Truck Custom Shops by OC Register Readers, and we must admit that we are just tickled pink!  Here's what they had to say about us:

• The owners maintain relationships with tire and wheel manufacturers so the store can have fast access to products.
• The waiting area for service customers has amenities including free Wi-Fi internet access.
• Years in Orange County: 38.

 

Claim to fame: By remaining family-owned, Grand Prix Performance has always been able to operate under its own terms in both the service garage and the retail area, which has an exceptionally large inventory of tires, wheels and accessories. Grand Prix Performance has worked to stay on the cutting edge of new trends and technologies.

Inside scoop: The store and service facility is still operated by its founder, Jerry Palanjian, who has focused on nurturing repeat customers through better service and product options.

Fan favorite: Many regular customers have dealt with the same friendly folks behind the counter since the first day they stepped into the store, as some employees have been there for more than 30 years.

Fun fact: Grand Prix is now on its fourth generation of customers.

– Alissa Meagher and Jan Anderson

Here's the link: 

http://www.ocregister.com/best/sections/boc/shopping-services/car_truck_custom_shop.php#TAGLINK3

POPULAR COSTA MESA TIRE CENTER NEVER TIRES OF HELPING CHARITIES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

 

COSTA MESA, CA—Here in the heart of Orange County, Grand Prix Performance is a popular tire, wheel and service center that Southern California residents turn to for their diverse automotive needs. It’s also a family-run business that firmly believes in the importance of actively contributing to the community. Beyond helping Southland drivers stay safe on the road with the proper equipment and repairs, this customer-focused company regularly gives back by supporting local schools and sponsoring important charitable events, including the Corona Del Mar Coastline Car Classic benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.

 

Grand Prix Performance is once again a committed sponsor for the Toshiba Classic, a seven-day professional golf tournament held this March 2–9 during the Champions Tour that has now raised over $11 million for more than 45 different charitable institutions. With the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as the tournament’s primary beneficiary, Grand Prix Performance is proud to help raise funds for a nationally renowned nonprofit medical center that is steadfastly devoted to bringing nothing short of world-class healthcare to the region.

 

Numerous golf legends have competed in this annual Newport Beach challenge, including the who’s who of the golf world: Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Bernhard Langer and many more.

 

“This tournament has been such a natural fit for us because of the charity aspect plus such a large portion of our customers are avid golfers.  The Toshiba Classic is a nationally acclaimed tournament that brings much-needed funds to important local charitable organizations. It’s a true pleasure for us to support such a vital and influential community event.  And for the month of March we are giving our customers the opportunity to join us in raising funds for Hoag Memorial Hospital via in-store donations.” said Jessica Palanjian of Grand Prix Performance.

 

We were happy to get a visit from the folks at Whipnotic, a weekly television program covering SoCal car culture.  It aired on NBC this past weekend, but here is the video in case you missed it!

We are delighted that Greer of Greer's OC  and Daily Pilot fame picked Grand Prix for her Daily Dose of OC.  Thanks Greer and thanks to all of the people who have made it possible for us to do business in this wonderful community for nearly four decades.  Here's to at least four more!

Follow the link to the article...http://www.greersoc.com/daily-dose/571/

We are very excited to introduce our brand new website.  We hope you will find it to be a useful tool to learn more about us as well as to help you better maintain your vehicle.  It is still a work in progress so please bear with us while we put all of the finishing touches on it.  Thank you for visiting grandprixperformance.com, and we look forward to seeing you in our store soon.