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1 Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape Not Just Your Car! January 2017 Thank you for being our customer January Events Jan 1: New Year s Day Jan 14: Dress Up Your Pet Day Jan 15: Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day Jan 18: Winnie the Pooh Day The Funny Bone An apparent drunken cowboy lay sprawled across three seats in a posh Amarillo Theater. When the usher came by and noticed him, he whispered to the cowboy, Sorry, sir, but you re only allowed one seat. The cowboy just groaned but didn t even budge. The usher became more impatient and insistent: Sir, if you don t get up from there I m going to have to get the police. Once again, the cowboy just groaned. A Texas Ranger arrived, surveyed the situation briefly, then asked, Alright buddy, what s your name? Sam, the cowboy moaned. Where y all from, Sam? asked the Ranger. With terrible pain in his voice, a grim expression and without moving a muscle, Sam said, The balcony. Why Is It So Hard to Start the Car in Winter? #1 - Gasoline, like any other liquid, evaporates less when it is cold. You have seen this -- if you pour water onto a hot sidewalk it will evaporate a lot faster than it will from a cooler place like a shady sidewalk. When it gets really cold, gasoline evaporates slowly so it is harder to burn it (the gasoline must be vaporized to burn). #2 - Oil gets a lot thicker in cold weather. You probably know that cold pancake syrup or honey from the refrigerator is a lot thicker than hot syrup or honey. Oil does the same thing. So when you try to start a cold engine, the engine has to push around the cold, gooey oil and that makes it harder for the engine to spin. #3 - Batteries have problems in cold weather, too. A battery is a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. The chemical reactions inside of batteries take place more slowly when the battery is cold, so the battery produces fewer electrons. The starter motor therefore has less energy to work with when it tries to start the engine, and this causes the engine to crank slowly. Article compiled from How Stuff Works Saturday Hours 8am 1pm Winnie the Pooh, Beloved Children s Book and Ancient Wisdom? People have said the precious, cuddly, loveable Winnie the Pooh is actually a model of simplicity and perfection that we can all aspire to! Piglet said it best, Pooh hasn t much brain, but he never comes to any harm. He does silly things and they turn out right. He s a reminder that when we discard arrogance, complexity and a few other things that get in the way, we can discover a simple, childlike and mysterious secret: Life is Fun! Have a Question About Your Car? Just give us a call! We always enjoy hearing from our valued customers. Whether you have a question about vehicle maintenance, a repair question, or just want to call to say Hello, we d love to hear from you. Feel free to give us a call at, send us an at keith@keithscarcare.com or on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter! Did You See The Awesome Specials on the Back? Check them out

2 Thanks for the Kind Words As always the work was performed in a timely manner and to my satisfaction. Additionally, Keith reminded me of other work that was owed to me and we scheduled time to address that work as well. Thanks or keeping my WHEELS on the road!!. Larry B. You Are The BEST! Thank you to all of our amazing clients that have referred us business time after time. Our business depends on the positive comments and referrals from people just like you. Every month we take a moment to thank the client that has sent us the greatest number of referrals over the past month! Glenn Posmer Client of the Month Each month, we are thrilled to select one special client who has touched our hearts and brought a smile to all of us. Thank you to this month s Client of the Month! Thank you for your support of our business and we look forward to seeing you soon! This month s Client of the Month is Roger Plug The Ultra-Shake To help take off those holiday pounds: 2 scoops of rice protein powder 1 Tbsp organic combination flax and borage oil 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds Ice (if desired) 6-8 oz filtered water to desired consistency ½ cup of frozen or fresh non-citrus organic fruit such as cherries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, pears, or frozen bananas Optional: add 1 tbsp of nut butter (almond, macadamia, pecan) or ¼ cup of nuts soaked overnight such as almonds, walnuts, pecans or any combination Add the wet ingredients to a blender first, then add the dry ingredients and blend it up! Tell yourself it tastes like pancakes and bacon. ACRE WOOD BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER EEYORE BEAR GOPHER OWL HEFFALUMP POOH HONEY ROO HUNNY I WONDER KANGA MILNE PIGLET RABBIT ROBIN TIGGER TOP Pooh Puzzler Symptom Checker: Is It a Cold or an Allergy? Cough Cold Usually, Allergy Sometimes General Aches and Pains Cold Sometimes, Allergy Never Fatigue Cold Sometimes, Allergy Sometimes Itchy Eyes Cold Rarely, Allergy Usually Sneezing Cold Usually, Allergy Usually Sore Throat Cold Usually, Allergy Sometimes Runny Nose Cold Usually, Allergy Usually Stuffy Nose Cold Usually, Allergy Usually Fever Cold Rarely, Allergy Never Want to Win??? Make sure to call in with the answer to the trivia question on page 3! (Hint: the answer s in this month s newsletter!)

3 Brain Teasers for a New Year Get That Brain in Shape! 1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends. 2. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? 3. Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables? 4. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? (answers below) How come you never see the headline Psychic wins lottery? ~ Jay Leno 4 Tips to Cleaning Out the Closet Ah, the closet. Whether a walk-in or reach-in, a well thought out space for your clothes can be a thing of beauty. Here s a game plan for closet glory: Get rid of unused, ill-fitting items. You can enlist a 'tough love' friend to weigh in on what to keep and what to throw out. Brighten up the space so you can see your clothes. A glam light fixture is great if you have a huge walk-in. Otherwise, battery-powered stick-on LEDs under shelving have gotten really cheap and snazzy. Transparency is critical. Remember that you don't wear what you don't see. Limit stacks of clothes to 10 inches tall. And partition piles on the shelves with thin bookends. Place rods at various heights in order to maximize hanging space. A high bar at about eye level should do the trick for long garments. A lower bar at 42 inches works for shorter things. Do You Want To Win Our GRAND PRIZE? Take the trivia challenge and you just might win! Every month, look for the new trivia question. If you are one of the first 15 people to call us with the right answer you will be eligible to win the prize. Your name will be entered into the monthly drawing. The winner will receive this month s GRAND PRIZE a Fantastic Gift Basket Specially-made for our clients!! Last month s winner is: Suzan Spitzberg If you see her, Congratulate her! Here is this month s trivia question: What s the world s hottest pepper? A. Habanero B. Scotch Bonnet C. Jalapeno D. Ghost Call right now with your answer to (630) ! The Funny Bone Answers to the Brain Teasers Above 1. The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends: Boxing. 2. North American landmark constantly moving backward: Niagara Falls. The rim used to be worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute. Now, it s continually reinforced with concrete. 3. Only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons: Asparagus and rhubarb. 4. The fruit with its seeds on the outside: Strawberry. Join Keith s Car Care s Auto Club on Facebook to receive club specials, earn rewards and more! Just go to facebook.com/keithscarcare and click on the Auto Club button!

4 This free issue of Braking News is being sent to you from your friends at P.O. Box 69 Oswego, IL Book appointments online at IN THIS ISSUE Why Is It So Hard To Start the Car in Winter? The Ancient Wisdom of Winnie the Pooh Ultra-Shake Recipe Shed the Pounds Cold or Allergy? The Symptom Checker Brain Teaser Quiz Test Your Smarts 4 Tips To Cleaning Out the Closet Win The Grand Prize January Events Money Saving Offers & More! 78 Stonehill Road, Oswego, IL 60543, (Some restrictions apply, see store for details) Expires 1/31/18 Flush Out Old Contaminated Fluid With A Winter Heating System Flush! Only $95 (Reg. $142) 0-$50.00 Take 5% Off Labor $51.00-$ Take 8% Off Labor $ $ Take 10% Off Labor $ $ Take 13% Off Labor $ & Up Take 15% Off Labor Must present coupon (May not be combined with any other offer) Expires 1/31/18 Winnie the Pooh Day is January 18 th, bring in any Winnie the Pooh item, like a toy or t-shirt the week of January 16 th & get 10% off ANY service or repair! That s a HUNNY of a DEAL! Must Present Coupon Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons Expires 1/31/1

5 NOW is the Perfect Time to Join The Car Care Elite and SAVE MONEY all year Yep, those credit card bills are coming. Even after cutting back this year, there was still a lot of cost. From decorations to gifts to meals. It was great but now the bill is coming. The last thing you need is an unexpected car repair. Hi, this is Keith or Keith s Car Care. I m really excited about the program we ve started called the Car Care Elite Membership Program. We ve formed this program to help you save hundreds of dollars on many of the auto repair services that you ll probably need over the next year in order to properly maintain your car. How much you ask??? Only $24.95 Per Month Membership Has Its Privileges When you join our Car Care Elite Membership Program, you ll be one of our privileged clients that will get to enjoy hundreds of dollars in savings over the next year. As a member, you ll receive a special Car Care Elite Membership Card that will allow you to SAVE on the following car care products and services: FREE Premium Oil Changes Includes a 51-point safety inspection, tire rotation (if needed) and alignment check every time! (A $ Value) FREE Air Conditioning System Check (A $54.74 Value) FREE 1 Pair of Wiper Blades (Up to a $23.98 Value) FREE Tire Rotation and Wheel Balance Check (A $61.31 Value) FREE 10 Upper Level Exterior Car Washes (A $50.00 Value) FREE Tow to Our Shop (up to $65.00 in value) $60.00 off 30,000 60,000 or 90,000 Mile Service Packages $40.00 off Front or Rear Brake Service 50% off Computerized 4 Wheel Alignment (You Save $71.00) 50% off Transmission Flush & Fill (You Save $80.00) 10% off Any Regular Priced Labor Not Listed (PRICELESS) (excludes sublet labor, trans rebuilds and exhaust system repair) BUT WAIT THERE S MORE! Be one of the first 10 callers to join this year and we ll add a second car for half-price. That means you could SAVE over $1000 in auto repairs this year. Don t miss this opportunity Call TODAY! Offer expires January 31 st! 78 Stonehill Road Oswego, IL 60543

6 New Year s Resolutions So they go something like this, right? 1. Lose weight 2. Quit smoking 3. Take better care of my car OK, I m not sure if that s the EXACT top 3 resolutions for you BUT admit it, your car probably does get a little neglected, right? And during the holidays, who wanted to think about car maintenance? We get it!! So we want to make it easy for you to get A LOT for A LITTLE that s a little money AND a little hassle. So here s a whole BUNDLE of stuff we ll do for you to make sure your car keeps treating YOU right for 2018! RESOLUTION SPECIAL: Here s what s included Premium oil change Rotate the tires Change the oil filter Check the tire tread depths Lubricate the steering linkage Set the air pressure in the tires Check all fluids Check the fan drive belts Check the battery Check the radiator hoses 51 point courtesy inspection Alignment Check ALL FOR ONLY $39.95 (plus tax & shop supplies) (That s a $79.47 value) But wait it gets better..for the first 20 people to respond we will throw in a COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTION!! We will inspect the front and rear brakes, hydraulic lines, hoses, master cylinder and brake fluid. That brings the total value to $89.95 THAT S RIGHT, A COMPLETE OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION, 51 POINT COURTESY INSPECTION AND A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTION ALL FOR ONLY $39.95 (you save $50.00 ) Pick up the phone to make your appointment right now!!! 78 Stonehill Road Oswego, IL 60543