Spring is just around the corner, and I’ll tell you, we at Pfefferle Tire and Auto are ready for it. I hope your 2009 is off to a great start. We know that times are tough. We’re going to try to make them just a little easier for you.

We have some exciting April dates to tell you about. Chris Pfefferle turns 27 on April 2nd, and Charlie Wesley celebrates his 41st birthday on April 26th. But on April 4th, we have the most important anniversary of the year going on, our 15th year in business anniversary! That’s right; we opened April 4th, 1994 and we are still here…stronger than ever!

To celebrate this milestone, we would like to offer you $15 off any mechanical work (not including oil change or tires). This offer will be open to you for the rest of the year. Mention our anniversary newsletter and we will immediately deduct $15 from your invoice.

Our e-mail contest winner is Chet Hard of Fairfield. Congratulations Chet. He will receive a free full-service oil change. Thanks to all of our loyal customers for participating.

We have some exciting new changes coming along. Starting March 1st, we will be offering a few new services. The first is our newly redesigned website. Shawn McCabe of Gigglebox Ventures has been hard at work getting this done for us. Check it out when you get a chance. There are more tools there for you to use to contact us. We will also begin offering vehicle detailing and hand car washes. A complete detail will start at $99 and go up from there depending on the size of the vehicle. A hand car wash will start at $20. We will perform these services on a drop-off and leave basis. Call (513) 829-1900 today to schedule an appointment for your vehicle’s spring cleaning!

Ask yourself, “How often do I get my oil changed?” If you answered “every 5,000 miles or more”, you may want to consider having your tires rotated every oil change. You also may want to think about switching to semi-synthetic or full synthetic oil. Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles to achieve optimal wear. If you get tires rotated every 10,000 miles, you may be buying tires sooner. The choice is yours but you should and try and have your tires rotated at least every 6,000 miles. Let’s talk about this simple schedule the next time you stop in. It will save you money and improve safety for you and your family.

I keep reading that people are more likely to hang on to their cars now than they were in recent history. If this is your case, it may be in your best interest to come in for an inspection to see what kind of shape your car is in. For instance, if you come in for an oil change and we recommend that your power steering fluid and brake fluid need flushed, it may be worth spending the $130 now and saving you the money on replacing the power steering pump or brake calipers in the future, which can be $500 or more. If your maintenance needs are just a ‘mole hill’, it is better to do them sooner than later when the needs could be a ‘mountain’.

With that said; if your case is the proverbial mountain, keep in mind that we can prioritize your list of needs. A car does not always need every repair at the same time…I bet your dealer doesn’t talk that way…right? We can make life a little easier by putting your needs in order to be on track with your budget.

As we enter our fifteenth year our customers remain our top priority. How are we doing? Do you have any complaints to report to us? Is there anything we are doing wrong? How can we improve? Please do not be bashful and send me an e-mail or call (513) 829-1900 with any suggestions or complaints at all. We appreciate your thoughts and opinions and would love to hear from you. Thanks for your loyalty and enjoy your spring.

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10 Tire Care Tips

1. Don’t wait until it’s too late ­ Make it a habit to check your tire pressure at least once per month and before every long trip. Under inflated tires causes excess heat build-up that can damage tires and lead to a failure.
2. Know your pressure point ­ The correct tire pressure is found on a sticker on the driver;s door, doorpost or owner;s manual NOT on the tire sidewall ­ that;s the maximum pressure for the tire.
3. Keep your cool ­ To accurately measure your tire pressure, check tires when they are cold. Wait at least three hours after driving.
4. Take care of your spare ­ Check your spare tire each month and keep it properly inflated so it’s ready to go when you need it most.
5. Penny for your thoughts ­ A penny can tell you if your tire is bald. Place a penny upside down into a tread groove. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, it’s time for a new tire.
6. Keep yourself in line ­ Be aware of potholes that can not only damage your tire but can also jar your car’s alignment.
7. Pick a date and rotate ­ Make sure you rotate your tires every 6,000 miles to promote uniform wear and longer tire life.
8. Don’t take a spin without a cap ­ Driving without your tire valve cap allows for a slow leak of air from the tire and eventual underinflation.
9. Don’t lose your balance ­ It is important to have your tire balance checked periodically to avoid irregular wear.
10. Be a weight-watcher ­ Overloading your vehicle stresses your tires and can lead to damage.