February
2016
A Free Monthly Newsletter From Your Friends At Autosys, Inc.
Ask The Groundhog
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s
packed with interesting and unusual characteristics. It’s not
just the occasional Leap Year. Here are a few to ponder as
you shiver:
✴ February starts on the same day of the week as March
and November (shifting to August in leap years).
✴ February ends on the same day of the week as October.
✴ In leap years, February ends on the same weekday it
begins.
✴ February is the only month that can pass without a full
moon.
✴ Once every six years, and twice every 11 years, it has
four full seven-day weeks.
Everyone knows that on Feb. 2, a groundhog coming
out of its burrow to look for its shadow will either signal
an early end to winter or predict another six weeks of
snow and cold weather. The science may not be accurate,
but Groundhog Day has become a major event in many
U.S. towns and cities.
How did it start? Many historians believe that
Groundhog Day is related to Candlemas Day, a medieval
Christian celebration that falls on Feb. 2. An old sailor’s
saying from English lore states:
If Candlemas Day is clear and bright,
winter will have another bite.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
winter is gone and will not come again.
Another possible source for the belief may be the fact
that the first official day of spring in the Northern
Hemisphere’s western lands comes almost seven weeks
after Feb. 2, while under the early Julian calendar, the
spring equinox fell on March 16, exactly six weeks after
Feb. 2. Groundhog Day may reflect the confusion created
by dueling calendars.
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What’s Unique About February?
Presidents By The Numbers
Quote
“There is never a time or place for true love. It
happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single
flashing, throbbing moment.”
- Sarah Dessen
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In honor of Presidents Day (Feb. 15 this year), here
are some facts from the National Geographic website
about how our past presidents have measured up:
- Shortest president: James Madison, 5’4”
- Tallest president: Abraham Lincoln, 6’4”
- Heaviest president: William Howard Taft, about 300
pounds.
- Oldest president elected: Ronald Reagan, 69
- Youngest president elected: John F. Kennedy, 43
- Youngest president to serve: Theodore Roosevelt, 42,
taking the oath of office after the assassination of
William McKinley.
Do You Have A Question About Car
Maintenance That You Want Answered?
We love to hear from all of our good friends and clients
who enjoy reading our monthly newsletter. If you have a
question about anything related to your vehicle, feel free
to give us a call at 425-882-0630,
email us at
[email protected] or visit us at
www.autosysinc.com.
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Special thanks go out to all of our clients and friends who
graciously referred our shop to their friends and neighbors
last month! Our business is built based on the positive
comments and referrals from people just like you. We just
couldn’t do it without you.
Guys at Discount Tire
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Do More, Work Less
Get Organized For Success
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Winning control of your work schedule doesn’t have
to be a gargantuan effort. Here are some simple tips for
getting organized:
★ Start on a Monday. On the first day of the workweek,
list your top three activities for the week. Commit to
getting those three priorities done by Friday, no more,
no less.
★ Designate time for administrative tasks. Put
everything else on the back burner for a few hours.
Don’t answer the phone, don’t read email, don’t let coworkers interrupt. Concentrate on your administrative
chores.
★ Check email only once a day. Set aside a specific
time during the day to read and respond to email.
Trying to monitor all your email throughout the day is
disruptive to work flow.
Sixty-two percent of Americans celebrate
Valentine’s Day. How do they observe it?
Take a look at these statistics:
✓ Chocolate. Americans buy 58 million pounds of
chocolate during the week of Valentine’s Day,
spending $448 million.
✓ Cards. We buy about 150 million “Will you be my
Valentine?” cards each year.
✓ Gifts. Men spend an average of $150 on cards and
gifts; women spend an average of $74.
✓ Flowers. Twenty-three percent of us buy flowers or
plants as Valentine’s Day gifts: 61 percent of these
buyers are men, and 39 percent are women. The top
choice? A mixed bouquet, followed by red roses.
✓ Champagne. Americans buy 174,000 gallons of
sparkling wine through Valentine’s week, worth about
$8.6 million.
Cut Energy Costs With This Tactic
Here’s one easy way to save money on energy yearround: Unplug your gadgets when you’re not using them.
Otherwise they’ll keep consuming power and costing you
money even though you’re not actively using them.
Don’t want to constantly yank and insert a half-dozen
or more plugs?
Attach them to a single power strip, and shut that off
when you don’t need it. A simple solution to an expensive
problem.
Words Of Wisdom
The Real Possession
A young boy studied with a wise monk who practiced
pottery making. After many years of study and practice,
the boy showed great promise.
One sunny afternoon, the boy was admiring one of the
monk’s prized pots when it slipped from his hand and
broke into many tiny pieces.
The boy broke into tears, apologizing profusely to his
teacher. But the monk merely smiled. “You need not be
sad, it is still within me.”
The wise monk’s true pleasure came through the
process of creating and shaping the pot, not in owning it
afterward. His joy was not in the destination, but in the
journey.
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The BIG GAME will be played Feb. 7. If you need
something to say while watching the game with your
friends, try a few of these timeless football quotations:
★ “It ain’t necessary to see a good tackle. You can hear
it!” (Knute Rockne)
★ “The man who complains about the way the ball
bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.” (Lou
Holtz)
★ “When you win, nothing hurts.” (Joe Namath)
★ “Three things can happen when you throw the ball,
and two of them are bad.” (Darrel Royal)
★ “My advice to defensive players: Take the shortest
route to the ball and arrive in a bad humor.” (Bowden
Wyatt)
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Congratulations To Our
Client Of The Month!
Car Talk By: Mike Baermann Every month, we choose a very special client of the month.
It’s our way of acknowledging our great clients and saying
thanks to those that support our business with referrals and
repeat business.
This month’s Client of the Month is
Sandy McDermott
For your Trust
ASE L1 Master CerKfied Technician Did you know…
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• Texting & talking on cell phones WHILE DRIVING
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saw a man out for a walk with a turtle on a leash.
Intrigued, one of the friends said,
“That’s a nice pet you’ve got there.”
“Yeah,” the man sighed.
“I used to have another one,
but he ran away.”
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cause of serious traffic accidents in Ontario,
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• Almost 50% of all drivers between the ages of 18 and Never Forget The Medical Priorities
A man went to his doctor with a problem: “Doc, I’m
having trouble remembering things. Yesterday I forgot
where I live. The day before that, I think, I went to store
and couldn’t remember what I needed to buy. And my
wife tells me I forget her name all the time. At least I think
she told me that. What can I do?”
“First things first,” the doctor said. “Pay me in
advance.”
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road. "Been looking for a shop to get my exhaust done. Found Autosys through a friend. Talked to them, and set a appointment up and the rest is history. Got me right in, great staff, great prices. Everyone was really nice. Very easy to work with. Will be back again for more work. A+++++ All the way". • The majority of Americans believe that talking on the phone and texKng are two of the most dangerous behaviors that occur behind the wheel. SKll, as many as 81% of drivers admit to making phone calls while driving. Yet, One-­‐fi*h of experienced adult drivers in the United States send text messages while driving. We hope you’ll pass this on to everyone you
The material contained in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is based upon sources believed to be reliable and authoritative; however, it has not been independently verified
by us. This newsletter should not be construed as offering professional advice. For guidance on any specific matter, please consult a qualified professional. ©2016 RSC
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- First Things First - Faster Than You Think - Words Of Wisdom - The Real Possession - February Events - Money Saving Offers & Much More!
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What’s Inside?
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What’s The Answer?
What’s Unique About February?
Who Was The Youngest President Elected?
Will You Be My Valentine?
How Did Groundhog Day Start?
The Answers To These And Many
More Questions Are Inside
Ethical Auto Repair Shop tells it like it is!
We’re here to give you the real truth about saving money on your vehicle repairs!
And a special money saving offer below!!!
I know you are probably wondering why a repair shop would tell you how to spend less money at
their facility. Because that is how we like to do business and have always done business, we like the
fact that we can look our clients in the eye every time they walk in.
What other repair shops fail to tell you or don’t want you to know!
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Here are some examples:
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You can save hundreds and in some cases thousands of dollars by having
preventative maintenance performed on your vehicle at timely intervals.
Transmission rebuild – between $1000.00 and $4500.00 – Transmission Flush
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Rack & Pinion replacement – Between $600 and $1817 –Power Steering flush $109.97
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Brake system repairs, i.e. master cylinder, calipers, etc. – between $450 and $1968
Complete Brake System Flush $89.95*
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You may be wondering why you never heard of some of these services before or why your parents
never told you about theses services. The #1 reasons for this is the equipment for performing
some of the services were not even available until a few years ago, the industry has made great
strides in developing this type of equipment within the last 10 years.
* Most Vehicles
Save $25.00 on any of these maintenance services until February 29th, 201613
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Valentines Special
> Oil & Filter
(5qts synthetic
blend)
> Check Condition Of Battery &
Charging System
> Inspect Lights, Wipers
> Check Air Conditioning For Proper
Cooling
> (Specialty Fluids & Filters extra)
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> 50-Point Bumper To Bumper Inspection
> Check Entire Braking System
> Rotate Tires (If needed), Check Air
Pressure
>Inspect Belts & Hoses
> Inspect Under Vehicle, Suspension
Alignment & Exhaust
> Check For Tune-Up
> Check For Oil Transmission, Power
Steering & Coolant Leaks
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Redmond, WA 98052
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Doing any Skiing/Snow Boarding?
This Can Wreak Havoc on Your Car!
Low Tire Pressure light is common with cold weather!
If you’re tires are even borderline you’ll experience difficulty with traction and
you’re ability to stop.
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The snow, ice and potholes will affect many areas of your car’s undercarriage!
Low Coolant light comes on.
Low Windshield Solvent Light comes.
Check Engine Light comes on.
All of this has an impact on the safety of your family vehicles.
Why take a chance? Bring your car in and we’ll perform
our 35 pt. courtesy inspection at no-charge!
Call us now to schedule your appointment!
425-882-0630
This time of year our car windows
are closed the most, the cabin air filter in your car is critical
when it comes to the air you and your family breath during the
time you spend in your car!
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Your Cabin Air Filter works
to trap dust, pollen and other
airborne material that can
make riding in a car
unpleasant, particularly if you
have allergies or other
respiratory problems.
If you’re car is more than a year old your cabin air filter
needs to be checked and replaced IF needed.
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When is The Last Time
Your Cabin Air Filter was
Checked?
This is the response we usually get!
We’ll inspect your cabin air filter at no charge (most
vehicles) if your filter needs replacing, we’ll give you
a 10% discount.
Call for an appointment
425-882-0630