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Thursday, March 4, 2010

A Woman's Point of View: That Suspended State Between Winter & Spring

by Colette Cooley, Cars For Keeps Office Manager

It's Spring! At least, it feels like it is Spring. Our thoughts are turning to flowers in bloom, getting out the bicycles, walking around without ten pounds of boots on our feet, and putting the top down on the convertible. Oh, Joy! Can you feel you heart getting lighter and carefree?

We have Spring Fever here at Cars For Keeps too. One of the mechanics just came inside and told me I HAD to go out and stand in the sun for a few minutes - it actually feels warm. Ok, there are a few things we need to do to button up winter. Have our heating ducts cleaned, take that winter coat we have been wearing all winter to the cleaners, get the dog/cat you got for Christmas spade before she wanders around the neighborhood and comes back enceinte, and get the tires on your car aligned.

Come on, you know the only thing that blooms in the winter is the dreaded pothole, the snow covered curbs that you were sure were not there last summer, and those nasty ice ridges on the road that simply cannot be avoided. Let's give our bodies a break ladies. That shimmy and shake may feel good in the gym or on the dance floor, but in your car it could mean having to buy new tires if it goes on too long.

Who wants to spend their new summer clothes allowance on tires! Come on in to Cars For Keeps and we will "set your car straight" for you.

Happy spring from Cars for Keeps.

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Dear Mr. Hopp,

I wanted to thank you for the prompt, courteous, and friendly service provided to my wife and I last week. I didn't know quite what to expect when we pulled in to your shop with the outside pad missing from our right rear brake.

We were pleasantly surprised. You...somehow worked us in, ordered parts, and had us back on our way in less than 2 hours with a very reasonable bill.

What could have been a major disruption of our trip, was reduced to a minor glitch because the efforts of you and your staff.

Thanks again.

- Gary and Gayle (2002 CR-V)
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From rides home to personal touches...like being called by name when you walk in the door.

The honesty that comes when a price can't be beat, why would anyone leave and go down the street?

How many places stand behind their work 100% of the time, not ever giving excuses or saying "it's fine". [With Cars for Keeps,] it's more like, "I'm sorry, we¹ll fix it right now" and then get it done quick.

No slick sales tricks, just good honest work.

Gentle reminders of work that needs to be done and warnings of little things that might eventually not run.

I cannot say that it is one single thing, but it is the whole package put together, built on honesty and trust. Backed by personality and good work.

Thanks Cars For Keeps!
Paula D.

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I am no expert with cars. They could have easily called me up and told me that the car would need an extensive repair, and I would have had to pay it.

I think other shops would have tried to get some money out of me. However, the crew at Cars For Keeps did the honest thing, and did not take "advantage" of me when they easily could have.

My car has been running fine since that event several thousand miles ago. The staff at Cars For Keeps have always provided me with top-notch customer care and quality car repairs, and this is especially helpful for someone who knows so little about cars.

Thanks, Cars For Keeps!
Rob T.