Let’s face it – most of us have too much on our plates. Between work and family commitments (and everything in between), there’s just not much time for anything else. We hear you. In fact, we know that YOU know you need to have your oil changed every couple of months. And, we know that…
For the last two years, service advisor Jeremy Sullivan has done his best to meet all of his customers’ needs. A lot of times, they tell him just how tough it is to take time away from their day to get an oil change or keep up with routine car maintenance. Beginning Monday, all that…
If you notice oil pooling on your driveway or garage floor, you need to have it checked. Put simply, any oil leak is a sign of trouble, so do not ignore the drip! (Plus, you just know that someone is bound to track that sticky mess into your house!) When it comes to oil leaks,…
Yes, you CAN improve your car’s fuel economy. Put simply, you need to keep up with routine maintenance and practice smart driving techniques. Here are some specific ways to do that: Check the air pressure in your tires. Look for your vehicle’s recommended air pressure inside the driver’s side door or on the side wall…
Debbie Tracy has worked at Don Ayres for a combined 25 years, and she’s thrilled to have such a great job. “It’s a great place to work,” she says. “They take care of their employees.” As an administrative assistant, Debbie handles a long list of behind-the-scenes tasks that help keep things running smoothly at the…
We love hearing from our customers. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to keep in touch with us via mail, Facebook and Twitter! Don Ayres Honda: I thought it was about time that I get in touch with you and let you know what a fantastic Service Department you have. I have a…
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is an independent organization that offers an industry-wide national certification process for automotive technicians. Those who have earned ASE certification have demonstrated their competency through a series of specialty exams about various aspects of auto care (brakes, steering and suspension, engine repair, etc.). ASE certification is widely…
About two years ago, Andy Hitzemann realized that he needed to make a career change. He’d spent the previous 19 years in the restaurant industry, and the long hours were really beginning to take their toll. After applying for a job at Don Ayres, he was immediately impressed with the company’s family-friendly approach to business….
This is an excerpt from a letter we received recently: I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the exceptional service your company provided. I purchased my 2008 Santa Fe in March 2009. Since then, I have taken it to your service department for routine oil changes. Four days after my last oil change,…
Speed demons: beware! Driving too fast can cost you extra cash at the pump. Aggressive driving on the highway can decrease your car’s gas mileage by as much as 33 percent, while speedy stop-and-go driving around town can cause a 5 percent decrease in fuel efficiency.So what can you do to make sure you’re not…
