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November 30, 2009

Staying Safe on the Road

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In case you find yourself in a dangerous situation on the road, remember to stay calm and seek professional help. Pull-over as calmly and as quickly as possible. Secondly, call for emergency road service. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about credentials and fees. AAA, national repair networks, and ASE certifications are good signs you are being tended to by a professional shop. Repair Shop Websites recommends preventative care. It will keep you out of most dangerous situations on the road.

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November 25, 2009

Control Auto Repair and Maintenance Costs

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Proper budgeting for auto repair and maintenance will allow some of the following benefits:

  • Have a better relationship and better communication with your auto mechanic
  • Prepare/plan better so you don’t have to race to get oil changes before your next trip
  • Reduce your maintenance expenses going forward
  • Relax in the knowledge that you’re prepared

Repair Shop Websites knows the importance of a safely operating vehicle, and wants your auto to last as long as possible. Just set aside enough money to cover your expenses and you won’t have unwarranted stresses over your spending.

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Ed Burk’s Auto Service-Repair Your Vehicle in Corpus Christi, TX

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The Corpus Christi community in TX, has the option for premier auto care at Ed Burk’s Auto Service. This local Tech-Net repair shop has been independently operating since 1978, and has the experience, staff, and equipment to fine-tune any Asian or domestic vehicle.  Make sure your car is running smoothly before you travel for the holidays, and visit Ed Burk’s Auto Service! http://www.burksauto.com/services.html

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First Class Automotive Centre, Granby CO

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First Class Automotive Centre is a full-service automotive and repair center located in Granby Colorado.  Servicing the Granby, Colorado area with the best technicians certified with Tech Net and Carquest.  Their technicians can service your domestic and import repair.  They offer most major brands of tires such as General Tire, Bridgestone and Michelin.  In the Granby area, drivers look to First Class Automotive Centre for all their automotive needs.

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November 24, 2009

Get on the Same Page as Your Auto Tech

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Here are some tips when dropping of your car at an automotive repair facility, in the hands of a technician:

  1. Describe the symptoms to the technician. Explain what has been seen, smelled, heard and felt while driving the vehicle. For example, does it vibrate or pull to the left? Explain under what type of driving conditions the problem takes place and how long ago it started.
  2. When describing symptoms, refer to the driver side and passenger side of the vehicle rather than the right or left side.

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November 20, 2009

2009 Holidays Mean Travelling for Many – Remember Car Safety

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Nationally, 38.4 million Americans will travel over the holiday weekend, a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled….

Before you find yourself stranded along your travel route, AAA Texas suggests including the following items in the car:

State and local map, Cell phone car charger, Fully equipped first aid kit, Bottled water, Non-perishable foods, Tissues and/or pre-moistened towels, Blanket or sleeping bag, Tool kit including jumper cables and a tire iron”

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Repair Shop Websites suggests everyone carefully plan their travel routes.  Make sure your car is safe to…

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November 18, 2009

Coyote Auto Center “Auto Repair with Personal Care” (Huntley, IL)

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Coyote Auto Center is a Bumper to Bumper repair shop servicing all of Huntley, IL. They offer professional automotive service for all makes and models, foreign and domestic. Specializing in classic and high performance vehicles, they take pride in offering  customers quality service at a fair price with a smile on their faces. Coyote Auto Center is also a certified emissions facility and operates on cars with the latest tools and equipment. http://www.coyoteauto.com/aboutus.html

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Service One Automotive- Auto Repair in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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If you are looking for an automotive repair shop in Nova Scotia, look no further. Service One Automotive, opened in 2007, brings Yarmouth citizens complete car care. Find this full maintenance shop on Highway 3 and get your auto in top shape. No matter what the problem is, Service One’s techs will not only help you understand the problem but will fix it! http://www.serviceoneautomotive.com/index.html

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1,500 Automotive Customers for Company that Specializes in Repair Industry Websites

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WingSwept’s Vertical Market brands surpassed 1,500 website customers at the beginning of this month.  Repair Shop Websites and Body Shop Websites, the Vertical Market brands, were designed to meet the needs of shop owners and their customers around the country.

In today’s economy, automotive repair and collision shops do not have the budget or the time to manage an expensive website. Repair Shop Websites and Body Shop Websites provide these hard-working auto mechanics a product that they do not have to self-manage and are not bound to through long term commitments.

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November 17, 2009

Need Auto Repair Assistance See Gervais Bros, Inc in Plainveille CT

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For medium to heavy duty truck repair , DOT inspections and towing that’s available 24 /7, it doesn’t stop there for Gervais Bros, Inc of Plainville CT.   Since 1960, these technicians have been providing expert service in the auto repair industry for nearly forty years. These technicians understand customer service.  They now provide roadside assistance and flat-bed and large vehicle towing.  Nothing is better knowing that you can count on assistance on the road, and nothing says it better than Gervais Bros, Inc.

 

http://www.gervaisbrosautorepair.com

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