1 Set the air pressure. It’s recommended that you do it monthly. In our part of the country, come winter, I would do it every 2 weeks. We have such a fluctuation of temperature in the winter. That has direct bearing on tire pressure. This also helps get your vehicle better gas mileage.

2 Rotate your tires every other oil change. If you have one of the newer vehicles which allow you to go longer between services, do it every oil change. We do it for free when you buy tires from us. At that time we also set the air pressure. I cannot tell you how many times over the years I had to replace 2 tires early because they weren’t rotated regularly.

3 Balance your tires after they are about half worn. As a tire wears down, the weight distribution can change. Balancing again will re-compensate for the change. Improper balance may cause irregular wear which can lead to road noises and vibrations.

4 Check the alignment annually. Like I said in numbers 2 and 3 irregular wear patterns cause vibrations and road noises. A bad alignment can cause premature wear.

None of these cost a lot to do or have done and it’s good insurance. If nothing else stop buy once and a while and let us check and see how they are wearing.

Did you know the average American owns seven pairs of jeans? And with all the different styles available – skinny, wide-leg, flared – it comes as no surprise. They are easy to dress up, and dress down. But tens of thousands of them are tossed out each year, and most end up in landfills. That’s why it is important to donate your jeans. “The Cotton. From Blue to Green” denim drive turns clothing into insulation. The UltraTouch insulation is then provided to communities in need of housing. Composed of 85 percent recycled cotton fibers, it has better sound absorption, resists mold and mildew and doesn’t contain volatile chemicals. Since the program was started in 2006, they have received over half a million pieces of denim, and have made insulated for more than 1,300 houses.

Personalized Auto Care will be collecting your old, tired, you’ve lost weight, you’ve gained weight and out of style jeans from September 22nd thru October 14th. Just bring ‘em into the showroom and drop them on the pile. Any questions email me at john@johnsplaceglenview.com

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Regular oil changes are a key way to prolong the life of an engine, but automakers have lengthened recommended intervals in recent years, making operating conditions and driving habits part of the equation. With improved engine and oil quality, 3,000 has become the minimum in many cases. In fact, most manufacturers are recommending, five, seven, even 10,000 miles between changes for the average driver in a new car. Lengthening the miles between changes also puts more money in the driver’s pocket and less strain on the environment.

In fact, manufacturers like Honda and General Motors equip many of their vehicles with computers that calculate the remaining life of the vehicle’s oil, based on driving habits and environment, taking any guess work out of the equation.

Well here’s the lowdown. The primary reason we use it for is to send estimates for work on your car. We have found that many people prefer this. Sometimes, we even send a picture, so the customer knows what we are talking about. They can see everything in black and white (alright the pictures are in color).

Another reason is, that I get notified every Monday about automotive recalls that have just been announced. I look through my database and send the information to any customer who’s vehicle is involved. Some people did not but their car new and may NEVER get notified by the manufacturer.

I send followup notes to customers to confirm that they got the 5 Star Service they deserve.

I am trying to “go green” so we try to send invoices to your email so we don’t waste paper.

Yes, I do send out our coupons and specials this way. The cost of advertising, for what you get, is ridiculous. I reach my customers to tell them what is going on with coupons and specials.

I do not sell this information or give it away.

The most you will hear from me is once a month for the specials plus maybe a followup letter if you brought your car in for repairs or tires, to see how we did. Like everybody else, if you don’t like what you see, all you have to do is email me and say stop and I will.

Thanks,
John

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First!

Congratulations to Rick Connor, our first winner of our “Summer Dozen” Bridgestone golf balls we are giving away. Come on in and fill out a raffle ticket. There purchase necessary. Drawings every Friday at noon.

What our e-mail notification system will do for you:

Instant Auto and Tire Quotes
Notification of your Vehicle’s status
Reminders for Oil Changes
Notification of New Recalls for your vehicle
Specials,Coupons and upcoming Rebates.

We all know how annoying spam and junk e-mail is, and I will NEVER do that. Most important we will NEVER share your e-mail with anyone outside of our company. Give it a try. Next time you come in for Service or Tires, tell the Adviser you want to be on the Notification Program.

I had just pulled into the local gas station to fill up. As I am a people watcher, I started watching this young lady and her Ford Escape. She was already filling when I noticed she was crouched down on the other side of truck. She popped up and look around, like did anybody see that. I continued to watch. She walked to the back and did the same thing. I wondered if she could be checking her air pressure. She then came around to the right front. AHA she was. She had her own gauge (picture me speechless). I know, most of you who know me, find that nearly impossible. As she finished with the last tire, I could not help but comment. I said “Excuse me but I am in the tire business and I have to tell you that am absolutely stunned that you would be checking your air pressure on a cold night like this, let alone checking them at all”. I related a few stories from my history and then she said “Well this little tire light came on and I read the manual and it said to check the pressures. She showed me the gauge and said 3 were here and this one was way down here (real low). How much should I put in?” I explained where the sticker was and how to read read it. I was ready to buy her a tank of gas. I asked if she wanted me to help her and she said “No this is something I need to know how to do.” OMG, I think is the proper thing to type here. I found the one I got through to.