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Brakes are a safety purchase. How to advertise brake inspections and specials calmly and clearly, without scare tactics.

Brakes are a safety purchase. How to advertise brake inspections and specials calmly and clearly, without scare tactics. Use this guide to plan the ad, then make it in about a minute with your logo, colours and fine print.

When to run it

WhenWhy
SpringAfter winter salt and potholes, brakes and rotors wear quickly.
Before road-trip seasonPair brake checks with long-weekend and summer travel.
Back to school (August and September)A family-safety angle for parents.

See the whole year at a glance in the car dealer marketing calendar.

What to put in the ad

  • A free or low-cost brake inspection as the entry offer
  • Pad replacement price per axle, and what’s included (pads, hardware, labour)
  • Warning signs to watch for: squealing, grinding, a soft pedal, pulling to one side
  • An expiry date and a booking link

Headline ideas

  • Hear a squeal? Free brake check
  • Brake pads from $X per axle
  • Stop with confidence
  • Brakes checked in 30 minutes
  • Safe stops for the school run
  • Don’t wait for the grinding

A sample caption

Hearing a squeal or feeling a pulse when you stop? Bring it in to [Your Dealership] for a free brake inspection. If you need pads, they start at $X per axle, installed with new hardware. Book online or call [phone]. Offer ends [date].

Fill in your own details, or let DealerAdGen write captions for each platform from your ad. Try the free caption generator.

Fine print to include

  • “Per axle, most vehicles. Rotors, calipers and performance brakes extra.”
  • “Inspection is free; repairs quoted before any work is done.”
  • “Plus taxes and shop supplies where applicable. Expires [date].”

Only advertise prices and offers your service team knows about, and keep the price the same on your website, Google and social media.

Tips that make it work

  • Keep it calm and factual. Fear-based ads (“your family is in danger”) feel pushy and can draw complaints.
  • Promise a quote before work starts; it’s the biggest worry people have with brake jobs.
  • A short video of a technician measuring pad thickness is great, trustworthy content.
Make it in DealerAdGen. In Quick ads, choose Service Special, type your offer, and get the ad in every size with captions in about a minute. Or start from the free service ad templates.

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Questions

Good to know

Is a “free brake inspection” ad worth running?

Yes. It’s low-pressure, brings in customers who aren’t sure they need work, and gives your advisors a chance to quote honestly. Make sure the inspection really is free and that customers get a quote before any repair.

How do I make brake service ads in DealerAdGen?

Choose the Service Special ad type in Quick ads, type your offer and fine print, pick a look and create it. You get the ad in every size you need plus captions, in about a minute. Start with 40 free credits, no credit card.

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