WIN Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 Tickets!

Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 is coming to Utah, and thanks to Lulu Hart with Feld Entertainment, we have free tickets to give away through Enjoy Utah!




This will be a Facebook entry only contest.Go to our facebook page, click on like, and get entered to win!
Here's what you need to know:

• Entry deadline is Thursday February 9th at 11:59pm.
• Winner will be chosen at random using random.org announced and contacted on Friday February 10th.
• One entry per person.
• EXTRA ENTRIES are given for each person that enters and mentions your name that they heard about the contest through you.

CONTEST CLOSED!

More about Disney On Ice Toy Story 3:

• Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 will be playing in Salt Lake City at the Energy Solutions Arena March 7th through 11th 2012
• Read more about the show and how to get tickets.
• A local Utah skater, Kylee Nielsen, will be performing in the show! Read more about her here.

Read more about Enjoy Utah!


Any questions about this contest, email Michelle with Enjoy Utah! at michelle@enjoyutah.org.

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Friday Fun: Chevron Cars Games

Every Friday we will be bringing you something fun to check out! 

Here is a site we found with the Chevron cars. You can make road trip music, play games, read tips, and more!

Check it out HERE.

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Car Apps

We are collecting a list of great car apps. If you know of one, please email us at blogforbusiness@msn.com.

Thanks! STAY TUNED for our list!

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DID YOU KNOW?!....Fun Facts About Cars

Today starts a new series we are doing called "DID YOU KNOW?!....Fun Facts About Cars".  If you have a fun fact about a car, email us at powell647@msn.com and we might feature it!

• Speeding Motorists
• MORE COMING SOON! Check back next week!

Many of the facts found here came from Chevron Cars .com.

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DID YOU KNOW?!...Speeding Motorists

There is no doubt that vehicles have got faster with time. The first vehicle to move under its own power for which there is a record was designed by Nicholas Joseph Cugnot and constructed by M. Brezin in 1769. A second model was built in 1770 and had a top speed of 2 miles per hour.

Today, the average speed of a car is 170 miles per hour. That is a huge difference from the time the first vehicle was invented!

The New York City Police Department used bicycles to pursue speeding motorists in 1898, and the first speeding ticket was issued in 1902.

One of Utah's claims to fame is The Bonneville Speedway near Wendover. Many speed records have been set and broken out there.

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Happy New Year!

Here's wishing you and your loved ones many great things for 2012!

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Merry Christmas!

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 more!

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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 is welcome, but we are specifically collecting women's items, such as sanitary supplies, diapers, baby formula, etc.

If you have any of these items, feel free to bring them with you to the workshop, or drop them off at our shop during normal business hours.

Thanks!

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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 the wet and slippery streets.

"Loss of visibility, slick roads, poorly maintained vehicles and driver error combine with the elements to cause thousands of crashes each year," said AAA Utah spokeswoman Rolayne Fairclough. "Many could be avoided by simply adjusting your driving to the weather and doing a quick vehicle check."

AAA suggests motorists can improve their safety if they observe these winter driving tips: 

• Slow down and look ahead: Vehicles need at least three times more distance to stop on slick roads. Always be extremely attentive to your driving and the road conditions so you can anticipate a hazard in time to react safely. 
• Increase your following distance: A vehicle needs a minimum of four to eight seconds between it and the vehicle in front. 
• Steer clear of collisions: Learn to take evasive action by steering around to avoid collisions. Steering is preferred to braking at speeds above 25 mph because less distance is required to steer around an object than to brake to a stop. In winter weather, sudden braking often leads to skids. 
• Recognize hydroplaning hazards: Even small amounts of water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. One-twelfth of an inch of water between tires and the road means each tire has to displace one gallon of water a second. To reduce the chances of hydroplaning, slow down, avoid hard braking or turning sharply, drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you and increase your following distance. 
• Know how to handle fog: Visibility in fog can deteriorate at a moment's notice. The rapid loss of visibility creates serious driving hazards. The following are specific driving tips for fog: 
• Drive with lights on low beam. 
• Reduce speed. 
• Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open windows if necessary. 
• Use wipers and defroster for maximum vision. 
• Be patient! Don't switch lanes unnecessarily. 
• Unless absolutely necessary, don't stop on freeways or other heavily traveled roads. 
• If possible, postpone your trip until after the fog has lifted. 

AAA Utah encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles for winter driving by checking the following:

• Tires: Good tread allows the water to escape from under the tires and increases traction. Keep tires at proper pressure. Low pressure allows the tread to squeeze together and thus reduces traction and damage the tire. Equip your vehicle with snow tires which have 30 percent deeper tread than standard tires. Choose narrow tires over wide for best traction. Wide tires "float" on top of snow while narrow ones cut through it for better traction. 
• Battery and electrical system: Make sure the battery is in good condition. Cold weather places high demands on electrical systems. 
• Brakes: Have brakes inspected and check that they apply evenly to help prevent wheels from locking when the roads get slippery. 
• Coolant: Make sure the coolant provides adequate anti-freeze protection. A 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water provides protection to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Wipers: Replace wipers that streak the windshield. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with an antifreeze washer solvent. 
• Gas: Keep the gas tank at least half full at all times to minimize condensation that can lead to gas line freeze. 

Carry an emergency kit: Because walking away from a snowbound vehicle can be deadly, an emergency kit is a must. It should include blankets or sleeping bags, rain gear, extra sets of mittens, socks and wool hats, newspaper for insulation, plastic bags, food, water, a small shovel, knife, tools, sand or kitty litter for traction, a first aid kit, a flashlight with extra batteries and a brightly colored cloth for the antenna. (Read through our suggestions of what to keep in an emergency kit for winter.)

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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 details of how the system works, a 2009 patent application shows that the tire employs a pressurized internal tube with inlet and outlet valves. This differs from the automatic inflation system on military vehicles that use onboard compressors. "The Air Maintenance Technology system is powered by the tire itself as it rolls down the road," says Goodyear chief technical officer Jean-Claude Kihn. Underinflation can lead to tire failure and a possible crash, but in most cases it just wastes fuel. According to Goodyear, underinflation cuts a car's efficiency by 2.5 to 3.3 percent, which, at current fuel prices, effectively adds more than 10 cents per gallon.

1. Intake
Air entering the inlet fills a small, high-pressure tube encircling the rim.

2. Big Push
Air is forced through the inner tube by ground pressure on a low tire.

3. Inflate
Tire pressure returns to normal as air fills it through the outlet valve.

4. Vent
Excess air escapes through the inlet port.


Read more: How It Works: Self-Inflating Tire - Popular Mechanics

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