1. April 2012
This free issue of Braking News
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CAR REPAIR. Thank you for
being a valued customer!
Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape…Not Just Your Car!
Pain at the Pump – Gas Prices
April Events It’s not the Spring present you wanted … higher gas prices! Do you know
Apr 1: April Fool’s Day the factors that can lead to poor gas mileage? Here’s a list:
Apr 1: Palm Sunday 1. Spark plugs and fuel injectors – gunk building up on the plugs and fuel
Apr 6: Good Friday injectors keep them from operating optimally so fuel gets wasted
Apr 7: Passover 2. Air and fuel filters – it’s like smoking to the lungs. Your car can’t
Apr 8: Easter breathe as well as it should!
Apr 11: Eight Track Day 3. Check engine light – don’t ignore the light! It could
Apr 17: Tax Day be something really small and easy that’s costing
Apr 18: Jugglers Day you miles (and MONEY!)
Apr 22: Earth Day 4. Tires – worn or underinflated tires can cost you
around 4% at the pump.
5. Wheel alignment – poor wheel alignment causes excessive tire wear.
The Funny Bone 6. Brakes – un-tuned brakes may not let go of the brakes completely while
A Cup of Tea… driving so gas is burned fighting against the brakes.
One day Grandma was out, and 7. Wheel bearings – loose bearings lead to excessive tire wear
Grandpa was in charge of Sally, the 8. Emergency brake malfunction – if your emergency brake doesn’t fully
2 1/2 year old. release, it drags against the brakes and hits you in the wallet!
Sally was enjoying a tea party in
her room while Grandpa was in the We’ve Been Duped by the “Close Doors” Button!
living room engrossed in the On most elevators the “Close Doors” button is essentially
evening news. Sally brought him a
a dummy button.
little cup of 'tea', which was just
But it’s not as if elevator manufacturers are installing an
water. After several cups of tea and
lots of praise for such yummy tea,
extra button just to give you an illusion of control. The
Grandma came home. button can be activated, but only by certain people.
“The close buttons don’t close the elevator doors in most elevators built in
Grandpa made her wait in the
the United States since the Americans with Disabilities Act,” explains an
living room to watch Sally, because
it was 'just the cutest thing!' elevator manufacturer. “The button is there for workers and emergency
Grandma waited, and sure enough, personnel to use, and it only works with a key.”
here comes Sally down the hall Even knowing this, I’ll probably keep impatiently pressing it.
with a cup of tea for Grandpa, and
she watched him drink it up.
Have a Question About Your Car?
Then she said, (as only Grandma Just give us a call! We always enjoy hearing from our valued customers.
can), "'Did it ever occur to you that Whether you have a question about vehicle maintenance, a repair
the only place she can reach to get question, or just want to call to say Hello, we’d love to hear from you.
water is the toilet?" Feel free to give us a call at (941) 485-4061
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2. Skillet Chicken with Green Chile Sauce
Thanks for the Kind Words 4 medium (1 1/4 pounds) skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
Salt and pepper ~ 1 tbsp olive oil
I have known John and Rich since 1 can (4- to 4 1/2-ounce) diced green chiles
1997. That’s when I bought my 1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half
97 Honda Hatchback. These 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
brothers are the only ones that 1/2 tsp ground cumin
have taken care of my car. They 1 clove garlic, crushed with press
are very dependable and have 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
been very good to me. I can’t say Place chicken-breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. With meat mallet or
enough good things about them. rolling pin, pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon
salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Jacqueline Schmidt In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add breasts
and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until browned on both sides and chicken loses its pink
color throughout, turning over once. Transfer breasts to platter; cover with foil to
You Are The BEST! keep warm.
To skillet, add green chiles, grape tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, garlic
Thank you to all of our amazing and any leftover juices. Cook 3 minutes to reduce sauce slightly, stirring
clients that have referred us occasionally. Stir in cilantro.
business time after time. Our
business depends on the positive Juggling Puzzler
comments and referrals from
people just like you. Every month BALLS
we take a moment to thank the CRASH ARC
clients that have sent us the DOUBLE DOG
greatest number of referrals over EXCHANGE DROP
the past month! PRACTICE EYE
FOCUS FIRE
Bob Karsokas HAND PINS
Scott Zacharias JUGGLE
Gail Joyce KNIVES
RELAX
SCARF
Client of the Month THROW
Each month, we are thrilled to WALL
select one special client who has
touched our hearts and brought a
smile to all of us. Thank you to 3 Drinks That Are Diet Approved (and Not Water!)
this month’s Client of the Month! 1. Sick of water? Add a tablespoon of sugar-free cranberry juice
Thank you for your support of our to one of your glasses. It's a natural diuretic and helps you shed
business and we look forward to water weight fast.
seeing you soon! 2. Tea drinkers are 20 percent trimmer, according to a 2003 study in the
This month’s journal Obesity Research (now called Obesity). Black tea is OK, too, but a
Client of the Month is compound called EGCG in green tea gives you the best fat-burning results.
3. COFFEE! Consuming caffeine 45 minutes before your workout will help you
Sal Parrella
burn more calories. Just make sure your daily cup of joe is cream- and sugar-free.
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. Fortune at the Bottom of the Sea Do You Want
A shipwreck hunter says he has found the wreck of a World War II
merchant ship that was torpedoed by a German U-boat off Cape Cod
To Win Our
with a load of platinum now valued at $3 billion — perhaps the richest GRAND PRIZE?
hoard ever discovered at the bottom of the sea.
Take the trivia challenge and
Greg Brooks of Sub Sea Research, in Gorham, Maine, you just might win!
said the wreck is the Port Nicholson, a British vessel sunk Every month, look for the new trivia
in 1942. It’s in 700 feet of water 50 miles offshore. question. If you are one of the first 15
people to call us with the right answer you
Brooks said the Port Nicholson was going from Nova Scotia to New will be eligible to win the prize. Your name
York and carrying 71 tons of platinum when it was torpedoed. The will be entered into the monthly drawing.
platinum was intended as payment from the Soviet Union to the United The winner will receive this month’s
States, he said. GRAND PRIZE:
$25 Gift Card for
“A person who learns to juggle six balls will be more Bonefish Grill!
skilled than the person who never tries to juggle more Congratulations to last month’s winner of a
$25 Gift Card for Bonefish Grill:
than three.” - Marilyn vos Savant
Janet Wyda
Here is this month’s trivia question:
Learn to Juggle Which one of these is NOT a diet approved
Take just one ball and cradle it in the palm of your hand. With your beverage?
elbows close to your sides and your arms extended in-front of you at A. Green tea
about waist height, toss the ball repeatedly from one hand to the other. B. A tablespoon of sugar-free
cranberry juice
Ideally each throw should peak at about eye level, with the throw coming C. Coffee
from slightly towards the centre of the body and the catch slightly D. Frappachino
towards the outside. Repeat this throwing and catching action a number Call right now with your answer
of times until you feel comfortable with it. As you make
each catch, let the ball fall into your hand, cushioning its to (941) 485-4061!
landing and in the same circular motion send it on its way The Funny Bone
again. Practice this lesson over-and-over until you feel
relaxed and each throw is under control.
Next, take two balls, one in each hand. Using the same
technique, throw one of the balls to the other hand. At the
point when that ball reaches its peak and starts its descent, throw the
second ball just inside the arc of the first using the same technique. You
should find that the balls land in your hands one after the other and that
they have exchanged places (called an exchange!).
Now, pick up all three juggling balls. Place two in one hand and one in
the other. Starting with the hand that holds two balls throw one of these
balls in an eye level arc, as the ball peaks perform an exchange. Now as
the second ball peaks perform an exchange again and finish by catching
the third ball leaving two balls in one hand and one in the other once
more. You’re juggling! Dog Juggling!
20 Years! Get a Tax Day Tax Break
1Stop is celebrating with HUGE SAVINGS …
20 years in business but you have to HURRY!
all year in 2012! See insert …

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Pain at the Pump - SAVE Money on Gas
Duped by the “Close Doors” Button!
Skillet Chicken with Green Chile Sauce
3 Diet Approved Drinks (NOT Water)
$3 BILLION at the Bottom of the Sea
Learn to Juggle!
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April Events
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To Celebrate Earth Day, We Want To Help Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Earth Friendly.
For The Month Of April, We Will Be Running An EARTH DAY Special!
You Will Get A 52-point Inspection, Oil Change, Lube & Filter For Only $24.95!
Plus, a 7% discount on any additional repairs needed! Call for your appointment today!
Must Present Coupon / Equal or lesser Value/ Most Cars Expires 4/30/12
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$51.00-$100.00 Take 8% Off Labor
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Expires 4/30/12
Flush Brake Lines & ABS Unit Inspect Wiper Blades
Flush Wheel Cylinders Inspect All Lights
Flush Calipers Check Battery Must present coupon
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5. Do You HATE April 15th
(or I guess April 17th this year)
as much as we do?
Let’s take a Tax Day Tax Break
It’s one of the toughest days of the year. First, we all have to fill out those darn tax
forms. GRRRR!!! What a pain! Those forms never make sense! Or we have to get
someone to do it for us and we just have to trust that they did it right. It’s kind of like
getting your car repaired, isn’t it? Don’t you wish you had someone to trust with your tax
return like you trust us with your car?
Well, we don’t know much about doing tax returns, but we can take care of your car this
month!
In fact, we’re offering you a Tax Day Tax Break
For the first 15 people who call and make a “Tax Day Tax Break” appointment in April, we
are offering
7% off ANY SERVICE YOU NEED
That’s right,
From oil changes … to brakes … to tires … to engine replacements … to flushes …
whatever you need. It’s like a tax break. Since you already have to pay to the
government this month – we’ll help fill the gap so you don’t have to pay for your car too!
We can’t afford to do this for everyone, we have a tax bill to pay too,
so CALL RIGHT NOW!!!
Tax Day Tax Break
Save 7% off ANY SERVICE
Call RIGHT NOW to make a Tax Day Tax Break appointment!!
This is for the month of April ONLY and only the first 15 people!
Call right now!!!
401 S. US 41 By-Pass
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-4061

6. You Know You Should Save or Invest Your Tax
Refund. If You Save or Invest in the Right Place,
You Can BLOW THE REST!
It’s hard to decide what to do with your tax refund. We recommend blowing most of it – after
you save some of it and invest some of it. So what’s a good way to save? Get a savings
account? Nah – the interest is so tiny! And what’s a good way to invest? The stock market?
Goodness, no! Here’s how you can do BOTH! Invest a little bit now for great savings all
through the year.
Invest Your Tax Refund in Saving on Your Car All Year
You know your car will need some service this year. At the very least, it’s gonna need 3 oil
changes over the year. So how much will that cost? Let’s see
$23.95 for an oil change
x 3 oil changes this year
$71.85 this year, just for oil changes
AND, check out the ADDITIONAL savings you get on this
investment.
You get ALL THIS with membership…
 Free Tire Rotation (a $18.95 retail value)
 Free Extended Warranty (priceless)
 Half off 3rd Flush when done together!
 $20 Off a Transmission Service or Flush
 $10 Off per axle on Brake Repairs
 $20 Off Fuel Injection Cleaning
 $15 Off Four Wheel Alignment
 $39.95 Off A/C System Check
 10% Off Hose(s) Replacement
 10% Off Belt(s) Replacement
This is our exclusive CAR CARE CLUB card. And membership DOES have its
privileges. You get all this for less than the price of the 3 oil changes that are included in
the membership! Many of our customers are already members, why not you?
Don’t miss this opportunity…Call TODAY! Offer expires April 30th!
401 S. US 41 By-Pass
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-4061