Gines Auto Service BLOG: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

EXTRA Thomas The Train Entries: TODAY ONLY!

TODAY ONLY, if you are a follower of the following Twitter profiles, you will receive extra entries for each one!

Enjoy Utah!
Haunted Canyon (the Halloween Heber Valley Railroad train)
Gines Auto Service
Squawkbox Sound

Once you are following the above, go to our entry page and enter your name. (If you have already entered, it's okay......type in your name again. In the comment box "How did you hear about this contest", type in who of the above you are following on Twitter).

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture for 3/31

Here is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday March 31st.

The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Friday, March 25, 2011

FRIDAY TIDBIT: Mufflers

Muffler

Mufflers are designed to reduce the noise from the engine. They have chambers in them that the exhaust must pass through, and that cuts down on the noise of the engine running.

With the different chambers they can be restrictive at high engine rpm's, so many people with high performance engines replace the stock mufflers with high flow mufflers.

For more tips like this one, visit our Auto Care Page.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture for 3/24

Here is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday March 24th. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

QR Code

You may have noticed that we have a "QR Code" on the side of our blog that looks like this:

WHAT is it, and what does it do?!

If you have a SmartPhone with a bar code scanner, you can hold it up to this box, your phone will scan it, and pull up our blog. If your phone does not have a bar code scanner, some phones allow you to use your camera, or you can download the bar code scanner for free.

WHY do I need this?!

By scanning this code into your phone, you can then text message it or email it to a friend. It makes sharing our blog that much easier!

WIN TICKETS To "Day Out With Thomas"

"Day Out With Thomas" is coming to the Heber Valley Railroad Memorial weekend, and followers of Gines Auto Service get extra entries!

View all the details HERE, and good luck!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Earn WeReward Points When You Visit Us!

If you participate in WeReward, you can earn points by visiting our shop! When you come in our shop, take a picture of our sign, of us, anything that tells WeReward you are at Gines Auto Service, and you earn points!

What is WeReward?!

WeReward is a FREE app you can start using in three easy steps:

Search the apps for "WeReward"
Download it for FREE
Start earning points for things you do every day!

Once you have enough points, you can turn those points into cash to be deposited into your paypal account. Earn points and money for things you do every day!

Friday, March 18, 2011

FRIDAY TIDBIT: Distributor Cap

Distributor Cap

The distributor cap sits on top of the distributor and spark comes out of the coil, into the coil wire, the coil wire plugs into the top center of the cap. Under the cap there is a rotor that spins. The rotor points at one of the spark plug wires plugged into the outer edge of the cap and that brings the spark to the proper cylinder that needs to be fires at that certain time.

Not all cars have distributor caps because many cars have D.I.S. (distributorless ignition system.) With this system the car has more than one coil and the computer controls which coil to fire and at what time to fire it. The spark plug wires are hooked right to the coil and that eliminates the need for the distributor cap and rotor.

For more tips like this, visit our Auto Care Tips page.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

WHAT IS IT?! picture for March 17th

Here is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday March 17th. The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

How Much Do You Know?! Take The Quiz And Find Out!

ACDelco has set up quizzes to test your knowledge of auto repair and auto parts.

Take the quizzes, test your knowledge, and print out a certificate showing how much you know!

Take quizzes on subjects such as:

Sunday, March 13, 2011

FUN STUFF: Man Owns Same Car For 82 Years!

Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA.) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1 Roadster from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it up until his death last year.....at the age of 102!

He was the oldest living owner of a car from new.

He donated it to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years). That's approximately 2000 miles per year...

Friday, March 11, 2011

Our YouTube Channel

Were you aware that we have a YouTube channel?!

Check it out, and view many video with tips, hints, etc.

Subscribe to our channel so that you don't miss when we post new videos and tips!

FRIDAY TIDBIT: Brakes

Backing Plate For Rear Brakes

This backing plate is mainly a bracket for the brakes and brake hydraulics to mount to. It is the rear cover for the brakes, and it prevents large objects from getting into the brakes.

TEST TIME!
Take the online brakes quiz to see how much YOU know about brakes! Leave a comment here on how you did! Impress your family and friends with the printable certificate you will receive after passing the test!

DID YOU KNOW?!:

Listen to your brakes! Wear indicators will alert you when it's time to replace them. If there is ever any question, bring your vehicle by and have us check them out!
If you let your brake pads wear out, you may end up needing to replace your rotor! Working brakes are a necessity when it comes to keeping up on your vehicle repairs, so don't let them wear out and cause you more problems, or even an accident!

For more tips and tidbits, visit our Auto Care Page.

More tips can also be found on the ACDelco website.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

WHAT IS IT picture returns tomorrow! See your sneak peek here!

Here is the picture that will be posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, Thursday March 10th . The first person to correctly identify this vehicle part will receive $10 off their next service. Remember, do not start guessing until it's posted on our Facebook page tomorrow, and good luck!

Monday, March 7, 2011

ACDelco March Newsletter

In the March 2011 issue of the national ACDelco Newsletter, they talk about the Women's Auto Care Workshops: Knowledge Is Power.

Gines Auto Service is mentioned in that newsletter, and a link to our video from our recent workshop is included! Check it out HERE!