Troubleshooting Checklist

When you bring in your vehicle, we always ask you a list of questions about the problems you are having. Well, to help make the check-in process quicker and easier, we now have a Troubleshooting Checklist CLICK HERE to print out the checklist and bring in with you when you check in your automobile for servi...

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EXTRA ways to WIN Disney On Ice Tickets!

Becuase Gines Service has been announced as a Hot Spot to win Disney On Ice 4 family four-pack tickets, we want our customers to get as many chances as they can to win! Here are two ways you can enter to win with Gines Service: 1. No purchase is necessary, but if you service your vehicle while you are in our shop, you will be able to enter your name three times instead of just once! Click Here to visit our website for office...

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The Importance Of Maintenance

The Importance of Vehicle Maintenance Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment. To ensure you get the most out of that investment, make sure you are doing the proper maintenance to keep your vehicle running in top condition. By doing proper vehicle maintenace, you can eliminate 50% of automotive repairs. That is a high percentage that you can't ignore! If you don't know the maintenance schedule of your specific vehicle, we...

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How To Speak Mechanic

Have you ever heard a mechanic speaking, and wondered "WHAT are they saying?" Sometimes "mechanic speak" can seem like another language. Here is a guide to help you understand mechanic's terms and what they mean: CLICK HE...

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Accident Survival Guide

Immediately After the Accident... Take a breath. Try to relax (we know it's hard). Then check to make sure you're all right. No injuries? Great. Now make sure no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Don't leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed...

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Tires: Everything You Need To Know!

Read below for everything you need to know about tires! Tire Replacement How do you know if you need new tires? Tire wear depends on several factors, including your driving style and tire maintenance habits. Wrong size load and speed rating can void your warranty. But one sure way to know when to replace your tires is when treadwear indicators...

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Warm Weather Tips

Warm Weather Tips As temperatures increase, so do the demands made on your vehicle. So make sure your vehicle is up to summer's challenge. What You Can Do Check tire tread depth for excessive and uneven wear. In extreme summer temperatures, you may have to change the grade of your engine oil. Check your owner's manual for the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle's engine. Check the cooling system—both hoses and radiator—for...

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Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter

Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter You wouldn't head out into cold weather without bundling up. Your vehicle faces similar challenges as temperatures drop. The bottom line: it needs a little extra care as the mercury plummets. A little preparation before winter sets in may help prevent major headaches later. What You Can Do Make sure you have a heavy-duty ice scraper and snow brush in your vehicle. Cold weather reduces tire pressure,...

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VIDEO: Check Your Antifreeze!

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WIN Disney On Ice Tickets!

Gines Service has been announced as a hot spot from Enjoy Utah! to win 4 family four-packs of tickets to Disney On Ice, playing at the Energy Solutions Arena November 11th - 14th 2010. Come in the shop and enter! If you have your vehicle serviced, you get to enter your name THREE times! Click Here for more ways to enter and for...

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Driving Tips To Keep Your Family Safe

Driving Tips to Keep Your Family Safe Buckle Up The most important tip to keep your family safe while driving is to always use safety belts and proper child restraints. Children are safer when placed in the rear seat in the appropriate infant, child, booster seat, or safety belt—appropriate for size and age. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with an active air bag. Both Hands on...

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Preparing For A Road Trip

Preparing for a Road TripVacation Checklist Nobody wants a road trip spoiled by car trouble! Just a little pre-trip planning goes a long way toward ensuring a fun and safe trip for the entire family. Before you head out, head to an Independent Service Center near you that sells quality ACDelco parts. Before leaving on a road trip, be sure to: Take your vehicle to an Independent Service Center near you that sells quality ACDelco...

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TIP: What To Keep In Your Vehicle

What to Keep in Your Vehicle First Aid Kit If you put your own emergency car kit together, make sure none of the items are in glass bottles or vials—put them in plastic containers with tight lids instead. Use the suggested items below to build your own first-aid kit: Absorbent compress dressings Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes) Adhesive cloth tape Antibiotic ointment packets Antiseptic wipe packets Packets of aspirin Blanket...

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How To Save Gas And Money

Save Gas and Money—With Our Help! With gas prices at record levels, everyone is looking for ways to save money at the pump. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests the following tips to help conserve gas: For tips like these and more, visit ACDelco. 10 Ways You Can Save Gas: 1. Go the speed limit. Use cruise control. While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of...

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CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Ed Jenkins

Ed JenkinsLong-Time Faithful CustomerOur relationship with Ed began in 1963 when he first brought his vehicle in to Gines Service, which was then known as Clyde’s Chevron. Ed was building a home in Kearns and was looking for an auto repair shop to have his vehicles serviced and fixed. Ed recalls the first time he took his vehicle to Clyde’s...

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"Like" us on KUTV BIZ and earn points for yourself!

Did you know you that if you "like" us on KUTV BIZyou can earn points for yourself!? Here's how:1. Go to www.kutv.biz2. Click on "do you Facebook?"3. Log in4. After you are logged in to Facebook through the KUTV BIZ page, type in "Gines" in the search box at the top of the page.5. It should bring "Gines Service" up as the first result, at...

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Hole In Engine

Here is a video of an engine we worked on. There was a hole in the cylinder block caused by lack of lubrication! Make sure you are taking care of your vehicles, doing the maintenance, and checking your oil so that this doesn't happen to you. It could have easily been prevente...

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