Posts from — June 2009

(Pictures are currently being held hostage by my missing camera cord. They’ll be uploaded soon.)

Saturday we had quite a few people come out in the heat to take our Maintenance 101 class. We’d like to thank them- it was pretty miserably hot, but I think it was a great class anyway! Jeff and Johnny were on had to teach the basics of maintenance. There was a lot to learn from tires to alignments to all sorts of other maintenance items.

One thing I learned from the class was the importance of making sure your tires aren’t too old. After several years, tires can dry out and crack, causing them to come apart. This creates a major blowout hazard. That’s one of the reasons it’s important to buy tires new instead of used.

Want more great information on maintenance? Keep an eye on this blog, or sign your group up for a Maintenance 101 class. Contact manager Jeff for more information at 904-7700.

Kind of an amazing wreck here. The video is titled “Worst Woman Driver Ever” but as a woman driver, I happen to think this is kind of amazing. I don’t know a dude that could duplicate this, even a stunt driver.

When I polled my kids as to who their favorite people at the shop where, my daughter’s instant response was that “Mr. Kevin” was her favorite. This was unsurprising to me as Kevin’s good with kids. Heck, he’s got two of his own.

He’s also a generally all-around good guy. I’ve known him since I started with the shop umpteen bazillion years ago, and we’ve stayed friends pretty much throughout. One of the things that has always impressed me most about Kevin is his ability to stay calm in situations that would have me completely freaking out.

Here’s Kevin’s profile:

Are you married or single? Do you have any kids?

I’ve been married for 6 and a half years. I’ve got two kids- a 7 year old boy and a 4 year old girl.

Do you have any pets?

2 dogs, Sparky and Lady and 2 cats Lucy and Tasha.

What are your hobbies?

I love (and own and ride) motorcycles. Old cars. And I’m really into music, especially from the 60s-80s.

How long have you been working on cars?

I’ve worked in a shop for 20 years, but I’ve been working on cars my whole life. [Ivy's note: Yep, this is the most common answer for this question, by far. I believe it's true, as well. I just find it funny, picturing all these dudes as toddlers, turning wrenches, ha]

Why did you go into the auto repair business?

It runs in the family: both my dad and grandpa were mechanics.

What’s your dream car?

1965-66 Mustang Fastback

What’s your favorite kind of car to work on?

Nothing stands out as a real favorite, but I do tend to prefer American cars.

What’s your least favorite kind of car to work on, and why?

European cars (vw, bmw, mercedes, saab, volvo, jaguar, etc.)- they’re harder to find parts for.