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Dear Tom,
February
2011
Here is
your Shop e-Newsletter
for February, 2011. Of course, we'd provide a nice, personalized
message from you
in place of this one. Or, you can use this space to introduce new hires,
spotlight existing employees (a really great morale booster), pass along office
news, promote new or existing services, make announcements, you name it!
We'll also fill every issue with useful automotive tips and entertaining jokes,
quips and puzzles, a quick read with something for everyone! Your readers will
enjoy hearing
from you plus
your shop will stay fresh
on
everyone’s mind! You'll achieve: "Top of the Mind
Awareness!"
Even if you don't have very many emails to start with, getting a program
like this one in place is the first step. We'll send out
the first 1,000 emails FREE
each month anyway, while you build up your list. Plus, we'll give you
all the
tools you'll need to do it - from sign up forms and countertop displays,
to an
online portal for entering your collected data into a master list. All for one
low
price!
~ The Crew & Staff
at,
Your Shop's Name
PS ..
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& family
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Safety
Tips: Brake Fluid 
We can see dirty engine oil and know it’s
long overdue for a change, but what about your brake fluid?
Who changes that? The fact is, no other fluid is more
critical to your driving safety! (How would you stop
without it?)
What many people don’t realize is that brake fluid is
“hygroscopic,” meaning it absorbs and retains water.
This moisture (from the air) works its way through the
hydraulic system and causes corrosion and deterioration of
different components, which in turn can cause leaks and
problems with your braking systems.
Water also has a lower boiling point than brake fluid, so
it can boil and vaporize during heavy braking scenarios.
This can result in a sudden (and dangerous) loss of braking
performance. For
these reasons, manufacturers recommend replacing your brake
fluid at least every two years, regardless of
mileage! |
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have a heart attack while playing charades. |
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Q&A
My
car seems to be running just fine right now.
Why should I take it in for service?
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Some people live by the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t
fix it.” But this can be an inconvenient and costly
philosophy when applied to the care and maintenance of your
family’s vehicles. The fact is, vehicles seldom break down
without some type of warning. The trouble is, that
warning is not always obvious to the person driving. For
example, a cooling hose that has become dried out or spongy
will eventually burst, leaving you stranded and with
possible engine damage from overheating. Caught early,
however, a bad cooling hose can be a simple and inexpensive
repair.
Each of the fluids in your car (coolant, engine oil,
transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.)
have a finite life span after which they will begin to break
down and lose their protective and lubricating properties.
When this happens, system components will begin to
experience excess wear and tear, and eventual failure.
Simple mileage-based replacement of each one of those fluids
will maximize the life of your engine and minimize the
chances of any breakdowns. Plus, it gives the technician an
opportunity to inspect various engine and suspension
components and detect any potential problems early on. This
allows you to schedule repairs at your convenience
rather than deal with the unexpected. How did Ben put it?
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
A well-maintained
car is safer to drive, runs more reliably, performs
better,
lasts longer & retains a higher resale value than one
that is neglected.
Plus, maintenance is always cheaper than repairs in
the long-run!
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A
professional is nothing more than an amateur that just won't quit.
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Fun
Stuff ... 
After his examination, the doctor called the
man’s wife into his office for a private consultation. “I’m
afraid your husband has a very rare and serious disease,”
the doctor began. “To survive, he’ll need to stay very
relaxed for the next six months to a year. He’ll need a
lengthy neck and body massage twice each day to improve his
circulation and you’ll have to do all of his work and
chores, including bathing him and dressing him. Keep him
happy by satisfying his every whim. Only by doing this, will
his his body have the energy to fight the illness and heal
itself.” “When
the wife finally returned to the waiting room, her husband
met her anxiously and asked, “Well, what did the doctor
say? Am I going to be OK?” His wife considered him for a
moment and then replied, “It looks like you’re gonna
die.”
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Every
saint has a past and every sinner has a future.
| As I pulled into a parking
space in front of my destination, I rolled down the car
windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever would have enough
fresh air. She was lazily stretched out on the back seat and
staring up at me through the open window as I stepped up
onto the sidewalk. Since I didn’t want her to get any
ideas about climbing out the window while I was gone, I
decided to impress upon her that she must remain right where
she was. So as I walked away, I pointed my finger at the car
while saying emphatically, "Now you stay. Do you
hear me? Stay! Stay!" As I turned around to
enter the store, all the pedestrians within earshot were
giving me some very weird looks. My confusion ended when one
of them finally said, “You know, you wouldn’t have to
say that if you'd just use your parking brake.” |
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don't pet sweaty things. |
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