Gines Auto Service BLOG

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Kearns Armed Forces Day and Gear Up Festival This Saturday

Join the Kearns Community Council on Saturday May 21, 2016 as they celebrate

Armed Forces Day

Time: 9:30 AM

Place: Kearns Veterans Memorial Plaza—Kearns Cannon

5670 South 4800 West (Cougar Lane) Kearns, Utah

Questions contact

Paula Larsen, Kearns Community Council Member

801-963-9150

robertandpaula90@msn.com

or any

Kearns Community Council Member

***All Veterans and Public Welcome***

Plan to stay after the ceremony and join us for the first “Gear Up Kearns” bicycle festival.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Day Of Service to Celebrate ACDelco 100 Years

Along with fifteen other auto repair shops nationwide, we dedicated our entire workday yesterday as a Day Of Service, and focused solely on serving families in our community. This event was all in honor of ACDelco's 100 years in business, and auto repairs for these families were made possible in part by ACDelco.

ACDelco partnered with the Safe Kids Coalition to locate families in our community that were in dire need of auto repairs.

"What a special day it is that we could be part of the ACDelco day of service to celebrate their 100 year anniversary," said Mark Gines, owner of Gines Auto Service. "It's wonderful as a local business owner that we can give back to our community, and we wish we could do more."

The technicians expected to address a lot of maintenance needs, but saw too many repair needs. Safety issues on the vehicles were put as a higher priority and addressed first. Keeping the families in our community safe was the sole focus of this Day Of Service.

Safe Kids also participated in our Day Of Service by providing car seat checks and education to the families in attendance. They presented important vehicle safety information such as staying safe in and around vehicles during the hot summer months, the importance of buckling up, and even gave away car seats to those in need of new or updated ones.

Our technicians worked hard all day to make sure the highest priority
auto repairs were completed by the end of the day to get the selected families
back on the road with a safe vehicle to drive.

Senator Karen Mayne posted about the event
on her Facebook page:
""KUDOS'" Gines Service partnering with
Safe Kids and ACDELCO furnishing free car repairs
to selected low income residents!!!!!
Businesses helping their community.
"Bravo"

Local representatives Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams and Senator Karen Mayne, longtime supporter of our Kearns community, attended the event to show support for the event. ACDelco representative Jim Cebrowski was also on hand throughout the day to visit with the families receiving the service.

"Owner Mark Gines was happy for the chance to give back to the community," Mayor McAdams said in his blog post about the event. "It was great to meet the family and visit with folks getting their cars repaired. Local businesses are at the heart of communities."

Mark Gines talks with Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams about the three generations
of shop ownership and how helping the community is a big part of the business.

Local media coverage about the Day Of Service was provided by KSTU Fox 13, KUTV Channel 2, and Telemundo 10 Utah news channels.

Thank you Mayor McAdams for spreading the word
of how important these kinds of services are to the community.

More about ACDelco:
ACDelco is the premier supplier of GM Original Equipment automotive replacement parts. ACDelco offers 90,000+ auto parts across 37 product lines, and our products can be found around the globe. As a global leader in automotive replacement parts and related services, our focus has always been on building a reputation as the number-one source for quality auto parts. Visit their website to learn more.

More about Safe Kids:
Safe Kids Salt Lake County is led by Salt Lake Valley Department of Health, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. Visit their website to learn more.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

GIVEAWAY: Christmas In Color Admissions

One of the best Christmas light displays in Utah this year is in our very own hometown of Kearns, Utah! The Christmas In Color spectacular lights display is new this year, and is being talked about all over social media! You can find it by the Utah Olympic Oval just down the street from Kearns High School.

We’ve been to many of the other drive-through light displays, and this one is different in the fact that it not only has what the others have with lights synchronized to music, but new elements that I’ve never seen before such as multiple light tunnels, which were definitely our favorite element of the production.

Read a review from Enjoy Utah and see a video of highlights.

We are giving away one vehicle admissions to two different people to the date and time of their choice. Enter the rafflecopter below:

What you need to know:

Must be 18 to enter.
Deadline to enter is Sunday December 20th 2015 at 11:59pm.
Winner will be chosen at random and emailed on Monday December 21st. They will have 24 hours to respond to notification email to claim their prize.
- Gines Auto and Christmas In Color will not be held responsible for any reason email is not received after it has been sent. This includes, but is not limited to: lack of internet service, junk or bulk email filtering, email associated with Facebook account no longer valid, etc.
- If winner has not responded within 24 hours, a new winner will be selected.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Friday, August 7, 2015

Kearns Hometown Days Parade and Celebration

We will be participating in the Kearns Hometown Days Parade tomorrow, so make sure to come and say hi, and make sure to cheer loudly! This is always such a fun event.

We also love seeing the signs that our devoted customers make!

Monday, February 2, 2015

REGISTER NOW: Women’s Auto Care Workshop

Gines Auto Service is providing a night out and some excellent advice on vehicle maintenance for busy women. As part of the ACDelco "Knowledge Is Power" women's initiative, Gines Auto Service is offering workshops free to the women in our community. The workshop is designed to better acquaint women with vehicle maintenance needs and instill confidence in their ability to manage vehicle service needs.

Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 966-6021

Wednesday April 15, 2015 OR Thursday April 16, 2015

6:30pm to 7:30pm - dinner and discussion
7:30pm to 8:00pm - break into two groups for hands-on activities
8:00pm to 8:30pm - switch groups
8:30pm to 9:00pm - wrap up workshop, hand out door prizes

REGISTER NOW:

The workshop is free, but you will need to register and reserve your spot in order to attend.

There are many ways to register:
(You only need to do one of these)

Register online (click on the date below for the date you want to register for):
- Wednesday April 15, 2015
- Thursday April 16, 2015
Print out a flyer HERE, and fax it to (801) 679-4744, or bring it in to our office. We are located at 4261 W 5415 S in Kearns, UT. You can also scan and email it to michelle@ginesautoservice.com.

Pick up a flyer in our office (4261 W 5415 S in Kearns) and turn it into the service writers at the front desk.
Call Michelle at (801) 661-2027 to register, or email michelle@ginesautoservice.com.

To keep the workshops as relaxed and friendly as possible, each workshop will be limited to 25 participants. Our last workshops filled up fast, so register as soon as possible.

If you’re a woman who makes decisions about repairs on your vehicle, you know that knowledge is power. That’s why Gines Auto Service in Kearns, UT is happy to announce the dates for their semi-annual FREE Women’s Auto Care Workshops, sponsored by ACDelco.

Learn about:

The importance of regular maintenance
Checking fluids under the hood
How to recognize problems with your vehicle
How to talk to your mechanic
On-hands vehicle instruction
Why is maintenance important?
How do I know what type of tires I need for my specific vehicle? How do I tell the year tire was made so that I know I am not buying an old tire? How do I know the different quality types for tires?
How to change a tire
How to put air in a tire
What is the most important thing I can do to keep my vehicle running a long time
Many other subjects, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Get ready for a different kind of “ladies’ night” — the Women’s Auto Care Workshop. Because knowledge really is power. Sponsored by ACDelco automotive parts.

DOOR PRIZES will also be given out!

SPECIAL NOTE:
Just to clarify, this is an auto CARE workshop, not an auto REPAIR workshop. For those that want to learn how to do their own repairs, we refer them to community classes such as Granite Peaks, or the Salt Lake Community College. The workshop we are holding is specifically for educating you on taking care of your vehicle, with topics such as those listed above.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Because this class is great for drivers, especially beginning drivers, we ask that you be at least 15-16 years old to attend. This class is held in our shop area, and there are too many hazards for young children.

Why is this event for women only?

We have had this question asked many times. Due to an overwhelming response from past attendees, this workshop is created for women only because the feedback that we have received is that women feel more comfortable asking questions and learning if this event is created as a "girls' night out" type of atmosphere.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

We will be doing hands-on activities, so dress appropriately. Your best clothes are probably not the best choice for this workshop. We will provide you with handouts and pen/paper for taking notes.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact michelle@ginesautoservice.com with any questions.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes. Once you reserve your spot, if you are not able to attend, you can assign somebody else to take your place. Email michelle@ginesautoservice.com to transfer your ticket to somebody else.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

KSL 2014 A-List Winner: Best Auto Repair

We want to say a huge thank you to all of our customers and friends who voted for us in the KSL A-List contest, and voted us “Best Auto Repair in Salt Lake City” for the third year in a row!

We definitely have the best customers! THANK YOU for an amazing year and for all of your support!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

ENTER TO WIN 2014 Festival Of Trees Items

Each year we purchase a tree to display in our office from the Festival Of Trees, benefitting Primary Children’s Medical Center. This year’s tree is called “Trains ‘n Whistles”.

Most of the years, the tree has a story behind the reason the decorators donated that specific tree. Here is this year’s story:

Enter To Win:

Along with a story, there are also many items on display with the tree.

Come in the shop between now and December 22nd to enter to win the prize packs pictured below.
The winners’ names will be drawn the morning of December 22nd, and they will need to come in the shop during regular business hours to pick up their prizes.
The prizes will be given away as first come, first served. The first person to come in and claim their prize will have first pick of which prize pack they want.
All prizes must be picked up before close of business on December 24th (we close early that day, so come early!).
The tree will not be given away in the raffle.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Car Wash Fundraiser for Miss Amazing Utah, Holli Hunt

You may have caught the KUTV 2News at 10 story "Beauty Queen Rocks Judges From Wheelchair" a few weeks ago. If not, you can watch the entire story on their website.

A few months ago, Holli Hunt competed in the Utah Miss Amazing pageant. When Mark Gines heard about the pageant, he immediately thought of Holli with her contagious smile and infectious personality, and knew she would be perfect for what the judges were looking for.

The Utah Miss Amazing pageant celebrates girls and women with disabilities like Holli's. She was born with Spina Bifida and lives most of her life in her wheelchair. The mission of Miss Amazing Inc. is to provide opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to build self-confidence in a supportive environment.

This summer Holli will be traveling to Omaha, Nebraska to compete in the national Miss Amazing competition, but she needs our help!

We will be holding a car wash fundraiser this Saturday, June 14th, from 10am to 2pm in front of our shop in Kearns. Our address is 4261 W 5415 So. 100% of the proceeds will go towards Holli to fund her trip.

Monday, March 3, 2014

REGISTER NOW: Women’s Auto Care “Knowledge Is Power” Workshop

Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 966-6021

Wednesday April 9, 2014 OR Thursday April 10, 2014

6:30pm to 7:00pm - dinner
7:00pm to 9:00pm - workshop, including hands-on activities

(If you are not able to attend these dates, email michelle@ginesautoservice.com and we will let you know when next year’s workshop is scheduled.)

The workshop is free, but you will need to register and reserve your spot in order to attend.

There are many ways to register:
(You only need to do one of these)

Register online (click on the date you want to register for):
- Wednesday April 9, 2014
- Thursday April 10, 2014
Print out a flyer HERE, and fax it to (801) 679-4744, or bring it in to our office. We are located at 4261 W 5415 S in Kearns, UT. You can also scan and email it to michelle@ginesautoservice.com.
Pick up a flyer in our office and turn it into the service writers at the front desk.
Call our shop at (801) 966-6021 to register, or email michelle@ginesautoservice.com.

The importance of regular maintenance
Checking fluids under the hood
How to recognize problems with your vehicle
How to talk to your mechanic
On-hands vehicle instruction
Why is maintenance important?
How do I know what type of tires I need for my specific vehicle? How do I tell the year tire was made so that I know I am not buying an old tire? How do I know the different quality types for tires?
How to change a tire
How to put air in a tire
What is the most important thing I can do to keep my vehicle running a long time
Many other subjects, all in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

Get ready for a different kind of “ladies’ night” — the Women’s Auto Care Workshop. Because knowledge really is power. Sponsored by ACDelco automotive parts.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

This Year’s Christmas Tree: “Until All The Pieces Fit”

Every year, we attend the opening auction night of Festival Of Trees, and purchase a tree to display in our office. This year’s tree, “Until All The Pieces Fit”, is now on display! Stop by our office during regular business hours and check out the amazing time and details put into it by those that decorated and donated it.

The theme of this tree is puzzles, which is to raise awareness for autism. It was donated and decorated by the Holbrook and Johnston families, in honor of two year old Devin. “My autism does not define me. I define autism. I am Devin!”

These cute little boy was diagnosed early with autism, and due to the early intervention program and therapists at Primary Children’s Hospital, he is thriving.

1 out of 47 children in Utah are diagnosed with autism. Chances are, most of us have somebody in our family or know of somebody with autism. This is why this tree jumped out at us at the Festival, and moved us to purchase it for display this year.

Inscription on the back of the drawing to the right:
My two-year old son was the inspiration and model for this drawing. At this age, he was just beginning to learn about himself and what the world has to offer. I believe that this self-exploration and development continues throughout our lives in our quest to make ourselves whole. When we keep our minds open to new experiences, we are continually “putting it together”.