Category Archives: The Machine
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Lifelong Mechanic Shares Money Saving Advice in New Book
We came across this book the other day and decided to share with you since we get tons of emails asking questions about “noises” on cars, grab a copy of this book and get a better understanding of what service work your car is in need of.
“Don’t Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket”! by George A. Moyer educates readers before car breaks down by guiding them through common noises and vibrations.
“Don’t Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket!: A Simple Guide That Can Save You Money and Keep the Dishonest Mechanic in Line. It Works for any Car, Truck or SUV, Anywhere You live, the book is intended to help readers self-diagnose and understand automotive problems.
“This book is designed to save its readers money and provide the knowledge needed to deal with unscrupulous repair shops found everywhere,” says Moyer.
Moyer promises the book will easily reveal a variety of bumper-to-bumper noise, leak and vibration symptoms into understandable diagnoses. The goal is for car owners to be able to prioritize the problems before seeing a mechanic. For instance, tens of thousands of brakes, he says, are replaced prematurely based on non-serious squeaks. “Most of these problems can be determined without even having to touch your car,” says Moyer, “Mechanics have been ‘scaring’ people into unneeded repairs for decades. This book will help keep them accountable and protect the consumer in the process.”
Customer Mark Smith says, “I have seen a preview copy of Don’t Let Your Mechanic Pick Your Pocket!. The book is informative and imminently useful. If my daughter had had this book, she could have saved her engine and $3000.”
Moyer says he believes so strongly in educating consumers that he had given dozens of free seminars to car owners on basic automobile anatomy at his shop, Advantage Automotive Services, Bridgewater, N.J.. “It is my experience that a well-educated consumer is a better customer,” he says.
About the Author
George A. Moyer, an Army veteran, owned an automotive repair shop for eight years, working as chief diagnostician. In 2003, he was recognized as a local United Way “Unsung Hero” for the charity mechanic work he performed for needy families. Moyer and his wife, who have been married 37 years, have two children and three grandchildren.
Hurry, Ultimate Biker Makeover deadline for entries May 10th
How would you like to score a new riding jacket from Hot Leathers, a pair of riding gloves and helmet from Z1R, cool clothing from Rebel Girl Gear, a pair of riding boots from Harley-Davidson Footwear, a case of full synthetic engine oil from Spectro Oils, a pair of riding glasses from 7 Eye, a $50 gift certificate to Otterbox for the technology case of your choice, a cooler filled with motorcycle detail gear from Wizards Products, a new motorcycle seat from Mustang Motorcycle Seats, tons of accessories for your ride from Kuryakyn, a set of Avon Tyres and a set of shocks from Progressive suspension? Yes, how would you like to win ALL OF IT? You can by entering the Ultimate Biker Makeover, deadline for entries is May 10th so hurry up get yours in. Winner must be present at Carlisle Summer Bike Fest Saturday July 23rd 2011 to claim their prizes! Please read all the rules for entries before submitting your entry.
Swirl Marks in your Paint got you Down? Wizards clues us in on how to deal with swirl marks.
The Legendary Buffalo Chip “30 Years Strong – Sturgis Buffalo Chip ” Bike Give-Away during the 71st annual Sturgis Rally.
In Order to Thank Customers, Past and Present The Buffalo Chip is doing a Bike Give-Away during the 71st annual Sturgis Rally.
Known as the largest music festival in motorcycling, the Legendary Buffalo Chip has teamed up with GEICO for a special “30 Years Strong – Sturgis Buffalo Chip” bike give-away during this year’s 71st annual Sturgis Rally. Ever since the first riders rode through its “Welcome Home Bikers” gates, The Chip has enjoyed a hard-riding love affair with motorcyclists from around the world.
Victory Motorcycles, another one of The Chip’s official sponsors, provided one of their classic, Kingpin 8-Ball cruisers for renowned builders Klock Werks Kustom Cycle from Mitchell, SD to customize for the giveaway. The owners of Klock Werks, Brain and Laura Klock (one of our own Garage-Girls) saw the potential for their daughters Erika and Karlee to design, build and fabricate a mini-bagger with help from parts sponsors Bassani Exhaust, Gearwrench, Interstate Batteries and Sportech. The finished motorcycle will encompass the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s annual celebration of music, motorcycles, freedom and camaraderie.
Fans of the Legendary Buffalo Chip can register to win the Klock Werks customized Victory Kingpin by following this link www.buffalochip.com/EVENTS/contests/bikegiveaway.aspx to the Buffalo Chip’s official website and filling out a contest form. One lucky winner will be chosen from a group of finalists live on The Chip’s main stage Friday, August 12th to highlight the Sturgis Rally activities.
“GEICO is thrilled to be celebrating 30 Years Strong with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip,” says Kelly Arsenault, GEICO marketing. “The Buffalo Chip is the most iconic entertainment venue and travel destination of its kind. We can’t wait to celebrate with the best fans of the Sturgis Rally!”
“It’s humbling to think about all the riders that have made the Legendary Buffalo Chip their home-away-from-home while attending the Sturgis Rally over the last 30 years,” says Rod Woodruff, The Chip’s owner. “Every year, we strive to make the party bigger and better and our extended family continues to grow. We have the most passionate and loyal motorcycle riders in the world and this special promotion is a way not only to celebrate 30 years strong in Sturgis, but the fact that we’re just getting started.”
The Legendary Buffalo Chip has been offering its guests a true Sturgis motorcycling experience for 30 years. It’s going to be one rowdy, high-caliber good time with headliners like Alice Cooper, Pop Evil, Bachman & Turner, Styx, Def Leppard, Toby Keith, Poison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tesla, George Thorogood, Leon Russell, Jeff Bridges and Friends. Don’t miss it! Visit www.buffalochip.com now and make your reservations for the 71st annual Sturgis Rally at “The Best Party Anywhere!
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Ultimate Biker Makeover; Win A set of Shocks from Progressive Suspension!
How would you like to score a new set of Shocks? We know we would!! Send in your submission of why your deserving of an Ultimate Biker Makeover and the shocks could be yours along with TONS of other gear/parts!
Grand Prize Winner of the Ultimate Biker Makeover will be getting hooked up with a new set of shocks from the industry leader, Progressive Suspension.
Progressive Suspension is a leader in not only suspension, but other areas such as motorcycle accessories and repair tools. Progressive Suspension is now the largest aftermarket motorcycle suspension manufacturer in the United States as well as being a supplier of suspension components to domestic OE customers such as American IronHorse, Bourget’s Bike Works, Motor Trike, American Performance Cycle, California Sidecar, and many others. Progressive builds suspension products for everything from on road motorcycles and sport quads to trikes, UTVs and trailer.
Ultimate Biker Makeover; Win tons of Accessories for your Bike From Kuryakyn
How would you like to score all kinds of new accessories for your motorcycle from Kuryakyn? Send in your submission of why your deserving of an Ultimate Biker Makeover and the accessories could be yours along with TONS of other gear/parts!
The Grand prize winner of the Ultimate Biker Makeover will be receiving new accessories to fit his/her certain specific model motorcycle from parts available in stock at the Kuryakyn vendor display at Carlisle Summer Bike Fest.
Küryakyn has been in the business of improving and beautifying motorcycles since before many of today’s riders “ran ‘er through the gears” for the first time. Each Küryakyn accessory is intended to look fantastic by itself, but is usually a member of group of parts that combine to create a “look”.
At Küryakyn, ideas are born from a passion for motorcycles that spans 145 years of combined experience and active participation in the sport. At Küryakyn we believe innovation is manufactured at the intersection of Performance and Style.