Greetings! This is the last edition of the Pfefferle Tire and Auto Service newsletter for 2009. The years seem to be going by quicker and quicker. We have a lot of exciting things going on here at Pfefferle Tire and Auto Service.

Charlie Wesley is celebrating one year with us on November 10. He began in the quick lube and has quickly earned a spot on the repair side considering his vast experience. Thanks for the service Charlie. We also have three birthdays in December. Jim Clark turns 49 on December 1. He is so close to that half-century milestone. George Kuchma celebrates his 53rd birthday on December 23. And Chad Endress turns 34 on New Year’s Eve. Happy Birthday to all of our faithful employees!
Chris Pfefferle is the 2009 recipient of the 2009 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship. Chris receives $1,000 for travel expenses to attend Automotive Service and Repair week in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are many expositions and training classes covering everything from running your business to fixing the toughest car problems. Congress of Automobile Repair and Service (CARS) are sponsored by the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Chris is currently working toward becoming an Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) through the ASA.

With the holiday season fast approaching, old man winter is usually not too far behind. Bring your vehicle in for a free winter safety check. We will focus on the items that matter most for the cold weather. The colder weather means your car has to work harder. Is it up to par? Will it leave you stranded? Your battery, tires, and engine coolant are all vital things to successful winter driving. Let us check them for you today, free!

Always check our website and your e-mail for valuable coupons and money-saving opportunities. If you do need a coolant flush, mention this newsletter and receive $15 off, instantly! Valvoline will also give you some help in the form of a $10 come-back gift card. That is $25 in total savings. Take advantage of this great deal through the end of December.

The United States government recently placed a tariff on tires that are shipped from China. These tires that come from China carry an additional 35% fee in the first year, 30% in the second year, and 25% in the third year. Unfortunately, there is not one tire company that makes their tires exclusively in the United States. So every tire company is affected by this. We have not seen drastic price increases yet. Some of my suppliers are saying we could see tire shortages though. We recently brought in some over-stock of popular tire sizes. Get your tires today before we face a possible shortage or massive price increase. This is one of those situations I would recommend somebody to be pro-active.

Thanks for reading. We appreciate your business. Be sure to call or e-mail us if you have any questions or need prices on anything. Have a wonderful holiday season.

Our lucky winner of a free full-service oil change valued at $37.18 is Laverne R. Hall! Congratulations Laverne!

Thanks,
Chris Pfefferle, Manager