We all want our cars to look their best, but we don’t always know what we should do to keep them looking shiny and new. Here, we’ve compiled a few handy tips for protecting your car’s finish: Do what you can to avoid dents and dings. Obviously, scratches and other blemishes diminish your car’s…
This letter, although not terribly recent, is one of our favorites. We’re so grateful to our wonderful customers who take the time to write in and tell us when things go well! We love hearing from you! To Whom It May Concern: On the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, part of my transmission went out on…
Does your company reimburse you for business-related travel? Do you submit mileage expenses when you file your income tax returns? For most people, the hardest part of the process is recording those trips. Here’s what you need to do: For starters, stash a notebook and a pen in your car. The glove box is a…
Bookkeeper Melanie Lightcap handles a lot of behind-the-scenes details here at Don Ayres, and she says she loves the variety that her job entails. “Every day is different.” She also loves working for a company that treats its employees well. “The family atmosphere is really, really great,” says Melanie, who has worked at Don Ayres…
If you’ve ever traveled with young kids, you know they tend to pepper the would-be silence with LOTS of inquiries about your projected arrival time. If you’re smart, though, you’ll head off on your adventure with a few tricks up your sleeve. Create a travel timeline by stringing a piece of yarn from one side…
When temperatures soar, cars are not immune to the heat. Here’s what you need to know about a car that has a tendency to run hot. For starters, maintain proper levels of coolant and antifreeze. Then, if the temperature gauge in your car starts to creep up or you notice a puff of steam coming…
Sales consultant Rick Kruger recently received this great note from a happy Don Ayres customer. (Thanks to all who write … keep those letters and emails coming!) Hello Rick, I just wanted to say thank you for taking such good care of me with my car. I love the Civic and I appreciate all you…
Each year, Fort Wayne Newspapers polls its readers to find out more about their favorite businesses and hot spots around town. This year, readers have nominated Don Ayres in several categories, but we need your help! Cast your vote online for the 2010 Readers’ Picks Best Of awards by July 25. Don Ayres is nominated…
Make no mistake: finance manager Babu Bhuiya is a pretty important person at Don Ayres. He’s responsible for closing every car sale and processing all of the accompanying paperwork. It’s a fun job, he says, because he gets to work with customers who are pretty excited about their purchase. “They can’t wait to get into…
With temperatures hovering in the 90s, we want to remind everyone that parked cars can get HOT in a hurry. In fact, they can be extremely dangerous to children and pets. Sadly, recent news reports suggest that 20 children have died of hyperthermia – elevated body temperature – since the beginning of the year. This…
