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Looking for an incredible deal on a new bike? Briggs Supercenter of Manhattan has you covered! We’re excited to announce our Liquidation Blowout, featuring over 40 bikes in stock and ready for new owners. Whether you’re looking for a mountain bike, road bike, or something perfect for casual rides around town, there’s something for everyone. This is your chance to snag a high-quality bike at unbeatable prices, but don’t wait too long, these deals won’t last! Visit Briggs Supercenter of Manhattan today and find your perfect ride before they’re all gone. Your next adventure starts here!

At Briggs Supercenter, we know that success on the field, and on the road, begins with the right strategy. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Mitch Holthus, the Voice of the Chiefs, to remind you that every drive starts with a winning game plan. Whether you’re shopping for a dependable pre-owned vehicle, trading in your current ride, or looking for financing that fits your lifestyle, our team is here to help you find the perfect play. With an unbeatable selection and trusted service, Briggs Supercenter makes sure you’re ready for the road ahead. Just like your favorite team prepares for game day, we prepare every vehicle on our lot to deliver performance, reliability, and value you can count on. From start to finish, you’ll get a championship-level experience at Briggs. Ready to make your next drive a winning one? Visit Briggs Supercenter today and let us help you put together your game plan.

At Briggs Supercenter of Manhattan, we know your truck is more than just a vehicle, it’s your workhorse, your style, and your everyday tool. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest offer from Heartland Truck Beds & Accessories, powered by Briggs Auto Group. For a limited time, when you upgrade your truck bed or accessories, you’ll receive $100 cash back. This offer applies to all makes and all models, giving you the flexibility to find exactly what fits your needs. From hauling heavy loads to adding accessories that match your style, Heartland has everything in one place to keep your truck performing at its best. This special offer is available now through September 5, 2025, so don’t wait too long to take advantage. Stop by Heartland Truck Beds & Accessories and see how you can upgrade your truck while putting cash back in your pocket. Click here to Shop Online.

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of the open road, and there’s no better time than now to find your next ride at Briggs Supercenter. Our motorcycle inventory is packed and ready to roll, and we’re making it easier than ever to get on two wheels. Whether you're a seasoned rider or looking to buy your first bike, our lineup features something for everyone. From powerful cruisers to sport bikes, touring models, and everything in between, Briggs Supercenter is your one-stop destination for quality motorcycles in Manhattan, Kansas. Browse Inventory

If you don’t already, you should make sure to grab a simple tire pressure gauge and throw it in your center console or glove compartment so that you always have it. While there are advanced air pumps out there that do things automatically or display the pressure for you, you never know when that kind of technology won’t be available so it’s good to have a gauge just in case. With that PSA out of the way, are you unsure of what the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle is? We can give you a general rule of thumb in addition to advice on where to find the actual recommended pressure, so read on to learn more! more Where do I find my recommended air pressure? It’s incredibly important to make sure your tires are always operating at the correct air pressure. If your tires become too low, it can not only reduce the performance and longevity of your tires but it can reduce fuel economy and even be dangerous to drive on them. If your vehicle is telling you that your tire pressure is low or you can tell on your own, but you’re unsure of what air pressure your tires should be at, there are a few places you can look to find the recommended air pressure value. First and foremost, you’re looking for a figure in PSI, which is pounds per square inch. This number represents the air pressure your tires should be at, and there are three different locations you can check. The first place you should check is the owner’s manual if you have access, it will definitely list the recommended pressure. If you don’t have that, your vehicle should have a tire placard placed somewhere in the door jamb of your driver side door. Finally, though this isn’t always the case, some tires will have the PSI listed on the actual sidewall of the tire, so you can check there too if you can read the tiny black-on-black print. If all else fails, most regular vehicles have a recommended PSI of 30-35, so as long as you're in that you should be okay until you can find the real answer. Hopefully this information has helped you out. You can feel free to give us a call with any questions and we’ll do our best to answer them!

If you’ve ever pumped gas, then you’ve probably seen all of the different buttons you can press when it prompts you to select your fuel grade. If you’re like many of us, you learned how to pump gas when you were a kid and your parents simply told you to press unleaded so that’s the way you’ve been doing things ever since. For the most part, that’s probably just fine. The vast majority of mainstream vehicles run on unleaded gasoline. But does it really matter which gas you use in your vehicle? And if it does, what are those other options for? Let’s dive into it today here on the blog. more Which type of fuel should I use in my car? Chances are, if your vehicle requires gasoline other than unleaded, you’re probably already aware of it. It’s typically specialty vehicles that require other kinds of fuel, such as sports cars or luxury models. And naturally, diesel vehicles will require diesel fuel and diesel fuel cannot be used in any other types of vehicles. The easiest and best way to determine which kind of fuel your vehicle needs is to look inside the owner’s manual – or you can check inside the fuel filler door as there is typically a sticker or some sort of indication of what fuel it requires. What if I accidentally put the wrong fuel in my car? There are some vehicles that require premium fuel and others that recommend it, then there are regular vehicles that don’t require or recommend it. If you put premium fuel in a regular vehicle, the only problem you’ll have is a waste of money. Premium fuel is obviously a bit more expensive than regular fuel, but it won’t hurt your vehicle by having it in there. If premium fuel is recommended, then obviously you’ll be fine either way, but since it’s the recommendation you should try to use premium fuel as much as you can. Even if premium fuel is required, you’ll be fine if you accidentally put a little regular fuel in it, just make sure not to do it too often as it can lead to bigger problems if you do. Where you’ll really run into problems, however, is by putting diesel in a regular vehicle or regular gas in a diesel vehicle. Avoid this mistake at all costs! If you have any questions, feel free to give one of our many service departments a call at any of the other Briggs Automotive dealerships.

Shopping for a vehicle can be a stressful and confusing process, but here at Briggs Automotive we want to make everything about car buying and owning easier if we’re able. So, if you’re trying to figure out how to choose the right used vehicle to suit your needs, we’ve got a few easy steps you should consider before deciding on which vehicles you’re going to purchase. We assume you’ve already determined your budget, but it’s definitely a good idea to start there if you haven’t already. Once you’ve got that done, dive into the steps below to move through the process. more What are your needs? First and foremost, you should probably determine what exactly your needs are when it comes to your vehicle. You should have an idea of what exactly you’re looking for in a vehicle before you start researching models. Don’t be afraid to get out a sheet of paper and pencil and jot down the things that are important to you in an automobile. How many passengers are you going to need to cart around on a semi-regular basis? How much space do you need for cargo? Do you need your vehicle to be able to tow or go off-road? Would it be better for your amount of driving and the distance you travel to get an electric vehicle or hybrid? And so on. Determine what’s important to you and what you absolutely need, and then you can make sure any vehicle you look at has those and if they don’t, move on! It makes the whole process much easier. Reliability Reputation You always want to make sure to get a vehicle that has a good reputation for reliability. We would never sell a vehicle that’s completely unreliable, but there are certainly makes and models out there that are known to be more reliable than the rest of the crop – they’re the cream that rises to the top. Check automotive resources like Kelley Blue Book and J.D. Power to get an idea of a brand or model’s reliability. Maintenance & Other Long-term Costs You should also look into the costs of maintenance and other long-term factors, such as insurance rates and repairs. You can typically do some quick google research to find out average costs for things like this on a given vehicle, and it’ll help you with your long-term budget in addition to your up-front budget. Resale Value Finally, resale value is always something you should have in the back of your mind. There’s a good chance you won’t want to have this vehicle forever, but rather trade it in for something new in a few years. While this is certainly more important for new vehicles, it’s something you can research for used models as well, especially if they’re only a year or two old. If you have any questions about this process or anything else having to do with used vehicles, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Supercenter.

Purchasing a used vehicle is ultimately the right answer for a lot of buyers because it potentially saves you a lot of money up front. Used vehicles are typically much less expensive than their new counterparts, but that’s often for a good reason. They’ve been used, and the more used they are the less expensive they are as well. However, this means you’ll have to take even better care of your vehicle to make sure it continues running smoothly. Whether you’ve got a gently used vehicle or one that already has six figures on the odometer, here are some maintenance tips to keep your used car in tip-top shape for as long as possible. more Regularly Scheduled Maintenance The most important thing you should step away from this blog with is that you should stay on top of your regularly scheduled maintenance. Whether you intend to take care of your auto service yourself or bring it into a shop like one of the service departments in the Briggs Automotive family, you should be following the manufacturer’s recommended intervals for maintenance services like oil changes, brake inspections, air filter replacements and more. Multi-Point Inspections In addition to these regularly scheduled maintenance appointments, you should be getting regular multi-point inspections or carrying out this kind of inspection yourself. These inspections look at hundreds of different aspects of your vehicle to make sure they’re operating the way they’re supposed to. From your battery, to your headlights, to your brakes and transmission and so on. Check Tire Pressure Your tires are incredibly important, especially if you don’t want to waste money buying new ones every couple of years. Checking your tire pressure regularly to make sure it’s within the recommended levels is key, especially through the cold winter months. In addition you can do things like rotate and balance your tires to ensure they wear down evenly through the years. Replace Windshield Wipers It’s so often that people unfortunately forget about their windshield wipers and just how important they are. Imagine being out on the roads in a sudden snowstorm and your wipers are leaving thick streaks behind because you’ve never replaced them. Don’t let that happen, replace your wipers at least once a year if not a second time depending on use. These are just a few great guidelines to follow, but there are plenty of other things you should do to make sure your car stays in good shape. Check, maintain and replace your fluid levels, regularly clean the interior and exterior of your vehicle, and so on. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

While it isn’t available on every single vehicle in our online inventory, while browsing through what we have available you might notice a Capital One button that reads “Estimate Financing.” While you have other options to calculate payments or get pre-approval here on the Briggs Supercenter website, we wanted to highlight this alternative method to show you an easy way to estimate financing and potentially even pre-qualify for an auto loan with ease and leaving no impact on your credit score. Just click the button on whichever vehicle you’re interested in and you’re off to the races! more How does it work? After clicking the button you’ll have a few steps to follow, including options for customizing your financing terms in order to fit within your budget, but will ultimately be able to pre-qualify for an auto loan with Capital One then share the offer directly with us here at the dealership and schedule a visit to solidify your deal. After clicking on the initial Estimate Financing button simply click on the green Let’s Get Started button to, well, get started! Here you’ll enter all the information pertinent to obtaining your pre-qualification. This includes your personal data, details about your residence and employment status and more. After filling out all of the information about you and your situation, we’ll then move onto filling out information regarding the vehicle in which you’re interested. This is where you’ll have an opportunity to adjust things like your down payment, term length and other options to make sure you get the right deal for you. If you have any questions about estimating your financing options or pre-qualifying for an auto loan with Capital One here at Briggs Supercenter, don’t hesitate to give us a call here at the sales desk. We’d be happy to connect you with one of our financing experts to help you through the process or answer any inquiries you may have.

If you’ve been paying attention to modern vehicles over the past few years, then you’ve surely noticed a whole slew of incredible new features and technologies that might not have even been dreamed of over a decade ago. This includes things like driver-assistive safety features, Alexa in-vehicle assistant, wireless phone charging and, of course, Wi-Fi Hotspots. That’s right, there are tons of cars on today’s market that offer Wi-Fi Hotspots built right into the vehicle. But, how exactly does that work? Since we’ve currently got over a hundred vehicles in stock with this feature, we thought we’d give you the rundown. more Paid Data Plan First things first, to get it out of the way, no you don’t get free internet by purchasing a vehicle with a built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot. You still need to purchase a paid data plan, which can typically be done through the dealership you purchase the vehicle at, but you might also be able to go to any provider and find a plan that works for you. Once you purchase a paid data plan, your vehicle will work as a Wi-Fi Hotspot similarly to your wireless router at home. How to Use Once you have a vehicle with the built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot and have purchased a data plan for it, you and up to seven (typically) individuals can connect to the hotspot and stream content, download apps, play music, browse the internet or make video calls without using your phone’s data plan. Setting up the hotspot and maintaining it typically requires an app provided by the OEM, such as the myChevrolet app or MySubaru app. You’ll use the app to set up your network, choose a password and so on. Some vehicles may also let you do this through the infotainment system. Once the network is set up, you’ll be able to connect to it on your devices just like any other network. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’d be happy to help!

Today is Valentine’s Day, so first of all… happy Valentine’s Day! But what that means is that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. This year, the holiday takes place on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. So, if you’re looking for something to do, you’ve got about a month to make your plans. We thought we’d help by giving you the rundown on some of the activities & events we’re looking forward to right here in Manhattan, Kansas, and the surrounding area. more St. Patrick’s Day Run We’ll kick things off with the biggest event in the Little Apple! The oldest running event in Manhattan, this is a great way to kick off this fantastic holiday. We’re talking, of course, about the 46th-annual St. Patrick’s Day Run in Aggieville. With over 1,500 runners on average, you can join one of two timed events – a 10K run or a 2-mile run/walk. You can get more information on their website. Happy Basset’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration While a 2-mile to 10-kilometer run is a great way to kick off the day, most people prefer to celebrate St. Paddy’s day with a cold beer, traditional food and music and plenty of green. Happy Basset Brewing Co. is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year over in Topeka. The celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. on March 16th and will feature green beer, Irish food, bagpipes and classic St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. St. Paddy’s Day at The 1890 Ice House You’ll have to travel a little bit further for this one, but if you’re already in Topeka for Happy Basset’s celebration you might as well make the jaunt over to The 1890 Ice House in Meriden, KS, for a St. Paddy’s Day celebration with Bound & Determined. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the live music starts at 8 p.m. However you decide to celebrate, we simply hope you have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Two of the most popular features found in vehicles over the past several years would have to be Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While they might not be as crucial or important as some of the advancements that have come in, say, advanced driver assistance, they’re every bit as popular amongst drivers and passengers. In more recent years, wireless versions of the two technologies have been released. So, what exactly is the difference between wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Let’s dive into it! more What are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? First of all, let’s give you a baseline understanding of the two technologies, regardless of their relation to wires, just in case you aren’t aware. Most folks of driving age these days have a smartphone in their pocket, and these two technologies enable you to connect that smartphone to your vehicle – Apple CarPlay for iPhones and Android Auto for phones powered by the Android system. They enable you to do things like play music, make phone calls, get navigation, and so on on your infotainment screen and through your speakers instead of needing to mount your phone on the dashboard and connect through aux cables. Benefits of Wireless Now that Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto have been released, the technologies have taken a big step forward. This means you no longer even have to take your phone out of your pocket to connect it to your infotainment system, thus far less forgetting it in the car when you leave. This also enables you to pass your phone around the vehicle if necessary, you can connect as soon as you turn the vehicle on without worrying about plugging anything in, and you’ll be able to see your battery life right on the display. Benefits of Wired That isn’t to say the older wired versions of these technologies don’t have their advantages as well. Needing to plug the phone into your vehicle in order to connect it means you’re guaranteed to always be charging your phone while driving. It also means you won’t have to deal with any audio syncing issues as can sometimes be the case with Bluetooth. Let us know if you have any questions, and be sure to search our inventory by feature to find models with either one of these technologies available!