We want to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas, and say thank you for all of your support over the last year!
We hope this year brings you all you wished for and mo...
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
UPDATE on Free Women's Auto Care Workshops
BOTH DATES of our next series of Free Women's Auto Care Workshops are now FULL! If you wanted to attend, and have not yet registered yet, you can fill in your information to be on a waiting list if there is a cancellation. If no cancellations come up, then we will notify you when the next set of workshops are scheduled.
At the workshop, we will be collecting items to take to the Kearns Pantry. Anything non-perishable...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Winter Safety Tips from AAA
I received this in my inbox this morning from West Valley City. It has some great tips to remember this time of year:
Snow, rain and fog present real challenges to motorists and contribute to a high number of property damage crashes. AAA Utah encourages drivers to hone their winter driving skills and prepare their vehicles to safely navigate...
Friday, December 16, 2011
New Technology: Self-Inflating Tire
Below is an interesting article from Popular Mechanics:
Searching for the air hose in the grimiest corner of a neighborhood service station may soon become a thing of the past. With the help of a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant, Goodyear is developing a tire that regulates its own air pressure. Though the company refused to leak...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Recognition By Utah State Senate
Mark Gines, Beva Gines, Chad Gines
...
Monday, December 5, 2011
Willard Bay Christmas Lights
A Holiday activity, recommended by Mark Gines:
The Willard Bay Christmas lights are always spectacular, but even more so this year!
For $9 a car, you get admission to see the most googled Christmas lights display in Utah! Included this year with that $9 admission is a horse drawn wagon ride to see the lights! Instead of just seeing the...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
FREE Women's Auto Care Workshop
Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 966-6021
Two dates to choose from:
Wednesday January 25th 2012 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) - FULL
Thursday January 26th 2012 (6:30pm - 9:00pm) FULL
6:30pm - dinner
7:00pm to 9:00pm - workshop, including hands-on activities
(If you would like to be on a waiting list if somebody cancels,...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Getting Ready For Winter: AntiFreeze
Different types of antifreeze
Anti-freeze has many purposes. It protects against corrosion, overheating and freezing. A 50/50 solution of water and anti freeze is the proper mixture for anti-freeze during summer and winter.
Why is it important to check my anti freeze in the winter?
Anti freeze is a liquid that lowers the freezing point...
Monday, November 28, 2011
FREE Holiday Scented Candle With Oil Change
FREE Holiday scented candles with each oil change, while supplies last.
Come in and get yours before they are gon...
2012 Calendars Are Here!
Our 2012 calendars have arrived, and are waiting for you at the shop! They are free while supplies last!
Choose between American West, Beautiful America, or Horses.
Come in and get yours today before they are go...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's wishing all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are thankful for Y...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Preventing Fire While Pumping Gas
Don't let this happen to you! Here's what you need to know about preventing fires at the gas pump:
What causes gas pump fires?
Static electricity buildup is the number one reason for fires at the gas pump. A good example of static electricity is walking across a carpeted area, and dragging your feet. The next thing you touch will create a spark. This is static electricity. You can also see it in your clothes when they...
Monday, November 21, 2011
Getting Ready For Winter: Emergency Kit
When driving in Winter, even short distances, you have to prepare for the possibility of being stranded long periods of time.
One of the most important things when traveling in Winter, especially if you are traveling in remote areas, is to always let somebody know where you are going and when you will be back! Call that contact person...
Monday, November 14, 2011
GET TO KNOW US: Preston
Preston has been an ASE Certified mechanic for thirty years, and has worked at Gines Auto Service for eleven years.
Preston learned his knowledge of automobiles in the military. In his free time, he enjoys race cars, computers, and yard work, especially cutting down trees.
Preston is one of the hardest workers we have ever...
Friday, November 11, 2011
Getting Ready For Winter: Tires Part Two
What are the different types of tires for Winter driving?
All season tires: Most people can get by with standard all-season tires. As long as the tread is not worn out, you should be okay with all season tires.
Studded snow tires: If you are in need of extra traction for severe mandatory have to drive in all storms then...
Thank You To Our Veterans!
A big thank you to all of our Veterans and active military service men and women today! Words cannot express our gratitude for all you have sacrificed!
Clyde Gines
U.S. Army
Korean War
J.D.Allison
U.S. Navy
Korean War
...
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Getting Ready For Winter: Tires Part One
Good tires are one of the most important things to have on your vehicle when Winter arrives.
Here are a few different things to know about the specific features your vehicle may have:
Front Wheel Drive and Rear Wheel Drive: Vehicles with front wheel drive seem to do better in the snow. This is because the front tires are the tires that...
Monday, November 7, 2011
Odometer Fraud: Warning Signs
Odometer from a 1993 Ford Ranger. This vehicle has 300,000 miles on it, and has rolled over three times.When this vehicle was purchased in 1999 from a dealership, the odometer said 72,000. After knowing the warning signs,and having us check it out, the owner questioned the dealership, who then looked into it further and said"Oh, you're...
Sunday, November 6, 2011
History Of The Logo: Abarth
Info from Car Logos:
Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded by Italian-Austrian Karl (Carlo) Abarth in Turin in 1949. Abarth was sold to Fiat on July 31 1971, and the racing team sold to Enzo Osella. Abarth became the racing department of Fiat, managed by famed engine designer Aurelio Lampredi.
The Abarth logo consists...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Winter
With winter coming on, a properly maintained vehicle should have no issues with the change of weather. If you have not had your car maintained properly, there are some things you will need to check before Winter is here in full force. Here are some important things you can check to ensure your vehicle is ready for winter, and why they...
GETTING READY FOR WINTER: Batteries
Cold temperatures decrease the power of a battery.
Batteries are rated as CCA cold cranking amps. That is the power the battery will produce at -18 Celsius or -39 degrees Fahrenheit. We have testers that will check the CCA of a Battery in 10-15 seconds. The CCA is different for the car you have. For example, Diesel trucks have 2 batteries because they need a lot more CCA to run them.
The old wives tale is that if you...
History Of The Logo: BMW
BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Company. The company was established in 1913 and based in Munich, Germany. It started out as an aero engine manufacturer, hence the company logo. The logo comprised of four quadrants of alternating white and blue color. It is a stylized representation of an airplane propeller spinning...
Monday, October 31, 2011
GETTING TO KNOW US: Mark
Mark is the owner of Gines Auto Service. He worked at both Clyde's Chevron with his dad and also ran Gines Auto Service, for a total of 38 years.
He is an ASE Certified Mechanic, and has been interested in working on vehicles since he was a young boy. His father, Clyde Gines, owned Clyde's Chevron in Kearns/West Valley for many years,...
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WINNER! Disney On Ice Tickets!
Congratulations toSteve Johnson!He was randomly selected as the winner for a family four-pack of Disney On Ice Treasure Trove Tickets!Congratulations, and enjoy the show!Learn more about Disney On Ice Treasure Trove and how you can buy tickets. There are still tickets availab...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
GETTING READY FOR WINTER: Windshield Wipers
With winter coming on, a properly maintained vehicle should have no issues with the change of weather. If you have not had your car maintained properly, there are some things you will need to check before Winter is here in full force. Join us over the next few weeks as we discuss these important vehicle checks.
Get ready for winter by...
Monday, October 24, 2011
GETTING TO KNOW US: Scott
Scott has worked at Gines Auto Service for nine years, and is our master technician. He has been an automobile technician for thirty three years, and got his start when he was younger working on his own vehicles and learning from his dad, who owned a repair shop.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, camping, fishing and shooting....
Friday, October 21, 2011
FRIDAY FREEBIE: Outside Vehicle Purchase Checkover
When buying a new-to-you vehicle, you do not want to go into the purchase blindly. Make sure that you know what you are buying, and that you are not getting scammed out of your money.
This is one of the free services we offer: bring the new vehicle over to our shop, and we would be glad to look under the hood, look at the tires, check...
Thursday, October 20, 2011
HISTORY OF THE LOGO: Mitsubishi
The name "Mitsubishi" refers to the three-diamond emblem. "Mitsubishi" is a
combination of the words mitsu and hishi. Mitsu means three. Hishi means water
chestnut, and Japanese have used the word for a long time to denote a rhombus or
diamond shape. Japanese often bend the "h" sound to a "b" sound when it occurs
in the middle of...
Monday, October 17, 2011
Fall Leaves In Utah: Our Suggestions
Fall is in full force here in Utah, and we have some of the most beautiful canyons and mountains for viewing the Fall leaves. Below are places that we recommend. The directions on the map are directions from our shop in Kearns.
Butterfield Canyon and Middle Canyon
Mark and Paul highly recommend Butterfield Canyon. Take SR 111 (Bacchus...
Friday, October 14, 2011
FRIDAY FREEBIE: Tire Pressure Check
Did you know that you can stop by any time, and we can help you check the air in your tires FOR FREE? This is a free service that we offer to our customers. We can also show you how to check your tires, and how to know how much air your tires need. Just stop in any time, let us do it for you, and also teach you how to know if your tires are low.
Maintaining the proper tire pressure helps with gas mileage, and also helps your...
Thursday, October 13, 2011
What Is ASE Certified?
You've seen the emblem on our uniforms and in our shop, but what exactly IS ASE Certified, and what is the difference between a regular automobile technician, and those that are ASE Certified?
ASE Certified means that:
The automobile technicians has at least two years of experience
The automobile technician has passed a series...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
WIN Disney On Ice Treasure Trove Tickets!
Thanks to Lulu Hart with Feld Entertainment and Disney On Ice, Enjoy Utah! has a family four-pack of tickets to see Disney On Ice "Treasure Trove", playing at the Energy Solutions Arena November 9th - 13th.
The winner will be given four vouchers to take to the box office and trade in for the seats and showing of their choice. Vouchers...
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