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Tired Walls

September 20, 2016 Uncategorized

In some parts of the world, old car and truck tires are being filled with dirt and stacked to form the walls of homes and other structures. As a building resource, old tires are free, abundant, and beautiful (?). And the best part is: during a storm, hail bounces right off!

Factoid of the day

September 14, 2016 Uncategorized

Today’s Factoid:
New York was the first state to require license plates on vehicles. The year was 1901. The catch? You had to supply your own.

Hilarious

September 1, 2016 Humor

Hold your Horses!

Unsure his car would start again because of a weak battery, a man in Miami left the car running as he ran into a store to make a purchase. To be “safe,” he parked in a remote area of the lot, locked his car doors, and took the key fob with him. He returned to his car a half hour later to find it being chased by firemen and police. Apparently, his car had slipped out of park, into reverse, and began driving in circles around the parking lot. A policeman was finally able to smash a window, jump in, and apply the brakes.

Oh no at the Airport

August 11, 2016 Humor

Look out!
A confused driver trying to return his rental car to an airport rental agency was just following the signs when he drove the car through some large, double sliding entry doors at the new Boise International Airport. After the doors opened when it sensed the motion of his vehicle, the man continued driving until he reached the rental counter—in the middle of the airport’s lobby! No one was hurt and nothing was damaged, so no charges were filed against the motorist. (At least they can’t say he didn’t return the car!)

Brake Fluid Should be Clear

July 22, 2016 Company News, Newsletters

Brake Fluid Should be Clear

Fresh engine oil is amber in color and turns black when it is dirty. Dirty brake fluid, on the other hand, looks just like clean engine oil. Why replace something that looks clean? How would brake fluid get dirty anyway? Doesn’t it just sit there and only move around a tiny bit when you step on the brakes? Why replace it at all? Is it important?

The fact is, no other fluid is more critical to your safety! (How would you stop without it?)

What many people don’t realize is that brake fluid is “hydroscopic.” This means it absorbs and retains water from the atmosphere. This moisture works its way through the hydraulic system and causes corrosion and deterioration of different components, which in turn pollute the fluid and change its color. This damage will also lead to leaks and other malfunctions with your braking system. In addition, water has a lower boiling point than brake fluid. During heavy braking scenarios, such as downhill braking, the moisture in your brake fluid can vaporize, resulting in a sudden (and dangerous) loss of braking performance. For these reasons, manufacturers recommend replacing your brake fluid at least every two years regardless of mileage.

Factory Recall Visits to the Dealer should be Free

July 1, 2016 Company News, Newsletters

Recall Visits to the Dealer should be Free

From time to time, many of our clients receive notices from the manufacturer notifying them of a recall situation. They are being instructed to take their vehicles to their local dealer to satisfy these recall notices. So far, no problem. Expecting nothing more than a free replacement of a defective part or some other update to their vehicle, owners are also receiving a “courtesy” inspection of the entire vehicle along with a laundry list of “urgent” customer charged repairs and services un-related to the recall notice.

This is a problem! Read on …
Based on the inspection reports that we have seen, much of the work being recommended is not needed at all, let alone urgent. It appears to be nothing more than a scare tactic to get you to spend money. Recalls should be FREE! If you experience this situation, please DO NOT authorize any repairs or services until you call Quality Motors at 364-3636 and let us review their recommendations and advise you accordingly.

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