Category Archives: 2014 January
Tom’s Tidbits- Two reasons 2014 is already better than 2013
Greetings! …and our best wishes for a Happy 2014 for everyone! January means taking stock of the past and looking forward to the future, and either way we look there are good things to see. Our newsletter this month features … Continue reading
What NOW?!! Toons- Keith Tucker’s Toons-of-2013
We like to brag that we’re the “only auto repair shop in the country with our own political cartoonist”, and Keith Tucker is the man who makes that boast possible. Keith has graced our newsletters with his own take on … Continue reading
2013 In Review- What caught our attention for our Feature articles
You probably already realize this, but we never get tired of repeating it… our newsletter is not like any other out there. It’s easy to “unsubscribe” from the mountain of email lists you’re on, so if we want the privilege … Continue reading
Referral Reward Program- Earn for the groups you care about
Every business has marketing materials, but unlike some other businesses we try to make ours both interesting AND useful. This newsletter is you’re reading is one example; while we certainly tell you about business stuff we also try to combine … Continue reading
Countdown to XRAY-FM- Local, rational radio is almost back in Portland
It’s been over a year since Portland lost KPOJ. For 444 days we’ve limped along without Carl, Thom, Ed, Randi, and the rest. But the clouds are beginning to break, and there’s a ray of sunshine coming through. XRAY-FM, broadcasting … Continue reading
Drew’s Kitchen- 2013’s full year of fine dining
Why, why, why would anyone get recipes from an auto shop? Because if the recipes come from Drew’s Kitchen you know they’ll hit the spot. Year after year, Drew scours his own recipe box (and other sources) for the delicious … Continue reading
Referral Reward sample letter
Rewards to the groups you care about If your group wants to take advantage of our Referral Reward program, of course we’d like to help! Here’s a sample letter you might use to familiarize your members with the Program and get … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Hangin’ out at the shop in 2013
“Shop Talk” is where the rubber meets the road for our newsletter. It’s news about events actually happening in our own shop, mixed in with a little auto info here and there. It’s where we announce any discounts we may … Continue reading
Health Notes- Living healthy for 2013
What’s the most important part of your vehicle? The engine? The transmission? The brakes? Nope, it’s the driver, and our “Health Notes” column is designed to keep this most important part running at its best. Diet, chemicals, exercise, and more … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Don’t let the bridge bother you
First, the answer to the big question… the bridge is expected to open again in 2015. Beyond that, with the exception of the big Bridge Move in January, it’s been a pretty quiet year for Sellwood’s Leaning Landmark. The bridge … Continue reading