FRIDAY TIDBIT: Cruise Control Information

 Cruise Control Switch  DO NOT use your cruise control during snowy and rainy conditions: Did you know it's extremely dangerous to have your cruise control on where there is snow, ice, or rain on the road? If you hit an accumulation of water on the road, without your cruise control on, your vehicle might begin to hydroplane. If your...

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WHAT IS IT?! picture for 12/30

WHAT IS IT?! This is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. DO NOT start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page! Here is your sneak peek...

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Segment On Winter Driving

Good Things Utah did a great segment today about Winter Driving, and making sure your vehicle is ready for winter. Click HERE to read the entire post and watch the video. With the storm coming in today, please make sure you all drive safe! We would love to check over your vehicle with all the suggestions given in the video! Give us a call (801) 966-6021 or click on the Schedule Appointment tab and we will get your vehicle...

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! From all of usat Gines Auto Servic...

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FRIDAY FACTS: Cylinder Heads

Engine Cylinder Heads The Cylinder head is the top half of the engine. This is where the intake and exhaust valves are located. The most common failure for the cylinder head is overheating the engine and warping the head. Make sure to keep plenty of antifreeze in your engine, and if it gets too hot, do not keep driving! When a timing belt...

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FREE Women's Workshop FULL - Should We Add Another Date?

The FREE Women's Car Care Workshop on Thursday January 13th 2011 is now full! Thanks to all of you who have signed up, and we look forward to seeing you then! We will be in contact as it gets closer to provide you with more information. If you did not register for this workshop, and are still interested in attending, please CLICK HERE and...

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WHAT IS IT?! picture for 12/23

Below is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on Facebook. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. (Here are three different views of the same part)...

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ONLY THREE SPOTS LEFT for our Women's Auto Care Workshop!

Due to such a great interest, there are only a few more spots left to attend the FREE Women's Auto Care Workshop on Thursday, January January 13th 2011. CLICK HERE for more information and to register! If you register and we are already past our limit, we will let you know about possibly adding on another date for a second workshop close to the 13th. Please make sure you include your email address when registering for this...

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FREE Christmas and Holiday Music and Stories

Do you need something to get you in the mood while wrapping presents and decking the halls? Here are a few sites that you can listen to free holiday music and/or stories: CLICK HERE for a playlist from Squawkbox Sound that you can set to shuffle, or play in order. CLICK HERE for Munchkin Radio, where the music is geared towards kids, but...

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FRIDAY FACT: Ignition Problems

Ignition Lock Cylinder Did you know that too many keys on your key ring can put too much weight on and ruin your ignition? To avoid costly repairs, use as few keys as possible on your key ring when driving your vehicle. If you need to have a lot of keys on your key ring, take off your vehicle key and use only that when drivi...

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Our Yearly Newsletter

Our yearly newsletter is now ready! CLICK HERE to read and print it! Here are just some of the things you will find in this newsletter: Here are all of the answers to the trivia section: What ratio of people buried in avalanches survive the ordeal? One in four What was the world record for the most snowfall in a 24-hour period? 76...

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WHAT IS IT?! picture for 12/16

Here is the WHAT IS IT?! picture that will be on our Facebook page tomorrow.Remember, don't start guessing until it's posted on Facebook, but here is your day ahead sneak pee...

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NEWSLETTER: What Do YOU Want To See?!

We are putting together our annual Holiday newsletter to mail out, and would like your input! What would YOU like to see in it? What about last year's newsletter did you enjoy and would like to see again? Leave a comment on this post! Thanks! CLICK HERE to view the newsletter from last ye...

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Customer Testimonial #5

View more testimonials on our Customer Testimonial Page. &nb...

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WHAT IS IT picture for Thrs. Dec. 9th

Here is a preview of the WHAT IS IT picture that will be on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. Remember, do not start guessing until you see it on our Facebook page, and good luck! The first person to correctly identify this automobile part will receive $10 off their next service at Gines Auto Service! Here are three different views of...

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Follow Gines Service on Twitter!

Gines Auto Service is now on Twitter! Stay even more up to date with what's going on! CLICK HERE to go to our Twitter page and follow ...

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2010 Christmas Tree

It is a tradition every year at Gines Auto Service to purchase a Christmas tree from the Festival of Trees. It is truly magical to attend the auction night and read all of the inspiring stories that are the inspiration between each donated tree. This year our Christmas tree is a Hot Wheels Car Tree! Make sure you stop in and see it! It...

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DOOR PRIZES for Women's Workshop

We will be giving out door prizes to those that attend the FREE Women's Workshop in January! The GRAND PRIZE will be a $100 gift certificate to Avon! Instead of an already-purchased Avon gift basket, you will be given a $100 value to buy anything from Avon that you would like! (CLICK HERE to view a current catalog to get an idea of what Avon has to offer!) There will also be: - Gift and goody bags - FREE oil change certificates - many...

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WHAT IS IT?! picture for Dec. 2nd

WHAT IS IT?! This is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. DO NOT start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page! Here is your sneak pee...

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Marshmallow World

Today's holiday song:"Marshmallow World" by Brenda Lee With all this snow we've got in the last week, it sure looks like a marshmallow world out ther...

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Women's Car Care Workshop: "Knowledge Is Power"

Gines Auto Service 4261 W 5415 S Kearns, UT 84118 (801) 966-6021 Thursday January 13th, 2011 6:30pm - dinner 7:00pm - workshop **THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! If you are still interested in attending a workshop, please CLICK HERE to fill in your information, and if there is enough interest, we will add another date!** If you’re a woman who...

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WE WANT TO KNOW: Your Favorite Holiday Songs!

This Wednesday is the first day of December, and we will be posting a Holiday song of the day! SO,.....we want to know! What are your favorite holiday songs?...

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving!from all of us atGines Auto Service Wondering where all of the Holiday festivities are happening after Thanksgiving? For a list of Holiday Events happening this weekend, visit Enjoy Uta...

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WHAT IS IT picture for 11/25

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no WHAT IS IT picture for the week. Check back next week, and have a safe and happy Thanksgivi...

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HELP WANTED!

“Mechanic’s Helper” -Part-Time position -Duties include, but are not limited to: o Clean up around shop o Lock up and close shop at end of work day o Any other duties as requested Please apply in person: Gines Auto Service 4261 W 5415 S Kearns, UT 84118 (801) 966-6...

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WINNER! Free Oil Change

Congratulations to Trevor with Wasatch Software! He is the winner of a FREE Oil Change! (Winner was selected at random using random.org) Thanks to all who entered, and stay tuned for more oil change and other giveaways to co...

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Scented Candles and 2011 Calendars

Starting this Monday, November 22nd, every customer that brings their vehicle in for an oil change will receive two free soy-based scented candles in a variety of holiday scents: baked apple pie, pumpkin spice, sugar cookie, pine, and others. We also have our 2011 calendars available. They are free for anybody who stops in, while...

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WHAT IS IT picture for 11/18

WHAT IS IT?! This is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. DO NOT start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page! Here is your sneak peek...

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Women's Workshop: "Knowledge Is Power"

We are going to be scheduling a Women's Workshop on auto care tips, simple car care, and many other subjects relating to vehicles. Do you have a teenage daughter in drivers' education, or soon-to-be in drivers' education? We would love for you to bring them with you as well! "Knowledge is power", and the more you know, Do you know how to change a tire? By knowing how to change your own tire, you can save yourself a lot of...

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WIN a FREE Oil Change from Gines Auto Service!

It is time again to give away a FREE oil change! Fill out the form below to be entered into a random drawing for a FREE oil change at Gines Auto Service. The deadline to enter is Monday November 22nd at 11:59pm. The winner will be announced on our blog and on our Facebook page on Tuesday November 23rd. DETAILS: You must be a fan of Gines Auto Service on Facebook to be eligible for this contest. CLICK HERE to go to our Facebook...

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WHAT IS IT?! picture for November 11th

Here is the WHAT IS IT?! picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. Remember, DO NOT start guessing until it's up on the Facebook page! Here's your sneak previe...

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History of Gines Service

Mark’s dad, Clyde Gines, started the mechanic business in 1960 at Clyde's Chevron in West Valley City. When Mark graduated from High School, he opened a gas station in Kearns, later to become the current Gines Service. Mark has operated that shop since 1978. Gines Service was originally Gines 66, but in 1991 when Mark eliminated selling gasoline and got rid of his gasoline pumps, he changed the name to the current Gines Service...

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WHAT IS IT picture for 11/4

WHAT IS IT?! This is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. DO NOT start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page! Here is your sneak pee...

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WHAT IS IT pics for 10/29/10

Here is the WHAT IS IT pic that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow morning. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorro...

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Congratulations to Laura Melton! She is the third winner of a family four-pack to see Disney On Ice! Congratulations Laura, and have fun! Remember, you still have ONE MORE chance to win! CLICK HERE to view all the details, and don't forget to enter our other contests as we...

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WINNER! Yo Gabba Gabba Tickets!

Congratulations toJamie Stansfield! She is the winner of a family four-pack to see Yo Gabba Gabba! Thanks to all of you who entered and referred others to the blog and contest! Congratulations Jamie, and have a great time at the show! Remember, you can still buy tickets for the show! Go to  http://maverikcenter.com/ to buy...

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WHAT IS IT?! for Oct. 21st

Here is theWHAT IS IT?! picturethat will be posted on our Facebook Page tomorrow.DO NOT start guessing until it is posted on Facebook, and good luck!The first person to correctly guess what it is tomorrow will receive a coupon for $10 off your next service at Gines Auto Service....

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WINNER! Second Set of Disney On Ice tickets!

Congratulations toSherry Anthony!She is our second winner for a family four pack of tickets to see Disney On Ice. Have fun Sherry!Remember, you still have two more chances to win!CLICK HERE for more details, and good lu...

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WINNER! Disney On Ice

Congratulations to the first Disney On Ice family four-pack winner:Tonya MontezRemember, you have THREE MORE chances to win! CLICK HERE for all the details, and good lu...

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WHAT IS IT PIC for Thursday 10/14

Starting today, our blog readers will be able to see the WHAT IS IT picture half a day earlier than everybody else! We post the WHAT IS IT picture on Facebook every Thursday morning, but you are seeing it a half day early! DO NOT start guessing until it's posted on Facebook. Just take a look, come up with some guesses, and get ready to guess...

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Disney On Ice first winner chosen!

Thanks to all of you who came in our shop, or subscribed to our blog, to enter to win a Disney On Ice family four-pack of tickets through Enjoy Utah! The first winner was announced on Enjoy Utah's blog this morning, and was also notified personally. Don't worry......there are THREE MORE family four pack of tickets to give away! The...

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Enter To Win Yo Gabba Gabba Tickets!

If you are subscribed to our blog, you are eligible to enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to go see Yo Gabba Gabba! CLICK HERE for complete details, and good lu...

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WHAT IS IT? pictures!

Have you been a part of the WHAT IS IT? pictures on our Facebook page? If not, you are missing out on a lot of fun! Every Thursday, we post a picture of a part from an automobile. The first person to correctly identify what that part is, gets a coupon for $10 off their next service! AND as a special bonus to our blog subscribers, we are...

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History of Kearns, Utah

How did Kearns, UT become the townthat Gines Auto Service calls home? CLICK HERE for history and more pictures of Camp Kearns. During World War II, the U.S. Air Force wanted an isolated place to build a training base safe from any attacks by the Japanese and on the main rail routes to the Pacific Coast. The War Department bought about 5,000...

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