We are not open today, but will be open on Monday. Come and celebrate Small Business Saturday with us on Monday!
New Economic Study Shows Local Businesses return 382% more to the SLC Economy than Chain Retailers. Spending just 10% more at local businesses would keep $487 million in the Utah economy each year.
You keep your money in our economy. Three times more of your money, in fact. Studies show that for every dollar spent in a locally owned business, three times more of that dollar stays in our economy than would be the case with a national retailer.
You embrace the character of our community. We wouldn’t want our houses to look like everyone else’s. So why would we want our community to look that way?
You create local jobs. Local businesses are better than chains at creating more jobs per consumer dollars spent.
You help the environment. You conserved energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
You benefit from our passion and expertise. You are our friends and neighbors and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We’re passionate and knowledgeable, why not take advantage of it?
You keep your tax dollars here. Shopping locally means less corporate infrastructure, and more tax money left available to enhance our community. Also, your spending locally instead of online ensures that your tax dollars are reinvested where they belong- right here in our community!
You encourage innovation and product diversity. Whether brick and mortar retail or local online, service providers or manufacturing, local business innovators ensure marketplace diversity. A wider array of choices keeps prices lower over the long term
You love your neighbors. We know you and you know us. Studies show that local businesses donate to community causes at twice the rate of chains.
You keep the American Dream alive. You nurtured entrepreneurship, which is the foundation of our American economy.
You make us a destination. The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors and visitors. This benefits everyone!
Our 2013 calendars are here, and you can pick them up for FREE at our shop! Stop by during regular business hours, and choose from Beautiful America, Horses, or American West. They go fast, so stop by and grab one before they are gone! Don't forget that we also have our FREE candle promotion with every oil change!
Many of you are leaving on road trips this week. There are a few things you can do before leaving that just take a minute, but will increase your chances of arriving at your destination without any problems.Plan your route and leave a copy of your itinerary with a relative or neighbor.
We are always happy to do a FREE courtesy check of your vehicle for you. Stop by our shop in Kearns at 4261 W 5415 S (84118). You can also call us any time with questions (801) 966-6021.
Driver's license, vehicle registration and auto and medical insurance cards
A spare set of vehicle keys. Nothing is worse than locking your keys in your vehicle far from home! Keep the spare set of keys on a designated person at all times!
A cellular phone or a sign that tells passersby to “Call Police” in case of trouble
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests the following tips to help conserve gas.
Go the speed limit. Use cruise control. While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas. Observing the speed limit is also safer. NOTE: When driving on wet or icy roads, do NOT use your cruise control!
Drive Sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
Avoid idling and rush-hour traffic. Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.
Keep your engine properly tuned. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent. Find an independent service center near you that sells quality ACDelco parts and can check to see if your engine is properly tuned.
Remove junk from the trunk. Added weight in your vehicle affects fuel economy, so take unnecessary items out of your trunk. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
Commute to work. Stagger your work hours to avoid peak rush hours. Drive your most fuel-efficient vehicle. Consider telecommuting (working from home) if your employer permits it. Take advantage of car pools and ride-share programs. You can cut your weekly fuel costs in half and save wear on your car if you take turns driving with other commuters. Many urban areas allow vehicles with multiple passengers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, which are typically less congested, further improving your fuel economy.
Combine trips. Combining errands into one trip saves you time and money. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. Trip planning ensures that traveling is done when the engine is warmed up and efficient, and it can reduce the distance you travel.
Use the recommended grade of motor oil. You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.
Keep tires properly inflated. You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all 4 tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.
Avoid rooftop carriers. A roof rack or carrier provides additional cargo space and may allow you to meet your needs with a smaller car. However, a loaded roof rack can decrease your fuel economy by 5 percent. Reduce aerodynamic drag and improve your fuel economy by placing items inside the trunk whenever possible. Avoid carrying unneeded items, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 lbs in the trunk reduces a typical car's fuel economy by 1-2 percent.
Massassoit, friend to the pilgrims, is on display as a statue at the East entrance of the Utah State Capitol.
The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. He invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians to the feast.
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.
Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, popcorn, milk, corn on the cob, and cranberries were not foods present on the first Thanksgiving's feast table.
Lobster, rabbit, chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried fruits, maple syrup and honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, and goat cheese are thought to have made up the first Thanksgiving feast.
The pilgrims didn't use forks; they ate with spoons, knives, and their fingers.
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920's.
Gary accepting the award for Kearns Business Of The Year 2012
A few weeks ago, Gines Auto Service was awarded the 2012 Kearns Business Of The Year by ChamberWest.
Thank you so much for this honor! You can view our award hanging up in our office. We were also mentioned in the Taylorsville/Kearns Journal for receiving this award.
Each customer that comes in for an oil change now through the end of the year (while supplies last) will receive a gift bag complete with 3 candles, and 1 candle holder
Our annual oil change promotion has begun! We usually wait until after Thanksgiving, but our candle shipment came in yesterday, and we are excited to start handing them out!
From now until the end of the year (while supplies last), receive a scented candle and holder with each oil change!
Worn out tires is one of the biggest causes of wrecks
and sliding when driving in snowy weather!
As of today, the cold and snowy Utah weather has officially begun! Are your tires good enough to get you to your destination safely? Tires are one of the most important parts on your vehicle that you need to maintain and make sure they are in good condition. Having a blowout on the freeway, or not being able to get into your neighborhood after a snowstorm because your tires are bald is very inconvenient. By keeping an eye on your tires and the condition they are in, you can eliminate a lot of headache on your part.
WE SELL TIRES!
Many people do not know that we sell all makes of tires! Come in for your FREE tire check to make sure you are ready for safe Winter driving!
FREE TIRE CHECKS!
Stop by our shop in Kearns any time Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm for your FREE tire check! We are located at 4261 W 5415 South, 84118.
How do I know which tire to buy?!
Always check your owners manual to see what kind of tires you need for your specific vehicle. You can NOT just go by price! Remember, you get what you pay for! If you can't find the information, ask us and we can look it up for you. At our recent FREE Women's Auto Care Workshop: Knowledge Is Power, we handed out information sheets on Load Index, Speed Rating, and Tire Size. You need to take all of these into consideration when purchasing tires. Know the right kind of tires for your specific vehicle! As always, if you ever have any questions on your tire size, just ask us! We would be glad to go over it with you and explain it to you.
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 turn, grasping onto the surface and pulling your vehicle. Rear wheel drive works with the tires as the ones that are turning, pushing your vehicle, and in the snow this can cause you to slide more easily. If you have a vehicle with rear wheel drive, you may want to add some weight in the back for traction. Many people will add sandbags to their trunk to get that extra weight.
Four Wheel Drive: Four wheel drive is when all four wheels are turning to make the car go.
All Wheel Drive: All wheel drive is also when all four wheels turn to make the car go. The difference between the two is that with four wheel drive you have to manually lock in the four wheels to make them all turn; all wheel drive is where your vehicle detects that is it needed, and will lock and unlock the tires as needed in and out of four wheel drive.
Anti-lock Brakes: With ABS (or anti lock brakes), the computer watches the same sensors as Traction Control. When it monitors a wheel skidding then it will release the brake pressure from that wheel and when it starts moving again then it reapplies the brake to the wheel again, over and over again until you come to a stop. (This is the same way you were taught driving on a slick road but a whole lot faster.)
Traction Control: On Traction control there are many different ways to control the wheel spin. The computer can detect when a wheel slips with the Antilock Brake Sensors on the wheels. The computer then either upshifts the transmission, applies brake to the wheel spinning, or can even retard timing to take power away from engine. We were also taught in the old cars that if you are stuck and one wheel is spinning, then slowly apply the park brake to stop that wheel and both wheels will start spinning and possibly get you unstuck. This is the same principle.
Stability Control: Another neat feature on cars today is Stability Control. Stability control has a sensor that is called a yaw sensor. It is the same thing that is used in fighter jets. It measures the G force and how much steering. For example, if you are turning left and the rear end is spinning around to the right (too sharp of a turn), the computer will start applying the right front brake to stop the rear from spinning around. This same principle that has been used on tractors and dune buggies. If you are turning left and the front wheels keep pushing straight ahead and not turning, the computer will start pulsing the left rear brake and it will help bring the front end around.
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 we still have Studded Snow tires that are the Greatest! If you find yourself driving in harsh snow conditions frequently, you might want to invest in studded snow tires.
How does the tread on tires work to help me drive better in the snow?
The traction on your tires is what helps you to stop faster on wet and slick roads. If your tires are worn, and the traction is mostly gone, your stopping distance will be greater, and may cause an unnecessary collision. The channels and grooves in the tire tread is where the water and snow goes in and helps prevent hydroplaning.
To tell if your tread is worn, you can use the penny or quarter trick. Put a penny or quarter head first into your tire tread. If you can still see the top of Lincoln's head, you need new tires.
Determining The AGE Of A Tire
When purchasing a tire, you are going to want to know when that tire was made. Buying tires that are too old can cause you problems such as blowouts and flats. We also handed out an information sheet on Determing The Age Of A Tire at our Women's Auto Care Workshop that will help explain how to determine how old the tire is. The date the tire was made is found in the U.S. D.O.T. Tire Identification Number.
Kearns Community Council invites you to join us for the dedication of the new resting place for the Kearns Cannon and Flag Pole.
Military Camp Kearns picture
courtesy Pam Todd, Kearns Historical Society
The new place will be named Kearns Veterans Memorial Plaza so that we may continue to honor our Military Camp Kearns Heritage along with our veterans, past, present, and future.
Saturday
November 10, 2012
11:00 AM
Location: Kearns Recreation Center South Front Lawn
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