Springtime Savings at Our Atlanta Hybrid Repair Location

Here’s some Springtime savings from ToyoTechs 2nd shop Atlanta Hybrid Repair. Most people don’t realize that AHR works on many gas powered cars. AHR services and repairs Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Lexus, Infiniti, Subaru and many other brands.

Atlanta Hybrid Repair is run by General Manager Kenny Hancock who has been a ToyoTechs employee for 20 years. Kenny is a Master Technician who can diagnose and repair any issue gas powered or hybrid.

If you have any questions or would like an appointment give Kenny or Robbie a call at 770-492-7437 or click on the link. https://www.facebook.com/atlantahybrids/app/111689078859535/

THIS COUPON GOOD ONLY AT ATLANTA HYBRID REPAIR LOCATION

NOT FOR USE ON OIL CHANGES

Honoring Our Servicemen, Quilts for Veterans

On Tuesday of this week Pat Kilmark from Quilts for Veterans was in our office to present to Shaun Anderson a quilt in honor of his service in the United States Army. Shaun served active duty 1990-1995 and 1996-1998 in the reserves.

Our company honors Shaun for his military service and honoring Pat Kilmark for her service work for veterans.

Pat’s group could use your help. Below is a letter Pat sent to me with the needs for her group.

Dear Chris

“I've sewn all my life.  I was a 4-H'er in Michigan for many years and owe my knowledge of sewing to making different projects/garments from ages 10-17.  From my accomplishments in various 4-H projects I earned several trips to Michigan State University for State competitions.  That experience helped me to know that that was where I wanted to go to college and major in Home Economics Education.

After graduating from Michigan State, I taught school, returned to grad school (Murray State University, Murray, KY); taught school 3 more years before joining the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and later the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, from which I retired (early) in 1993.  While with the UGA Extension Service, I taught homemakers in DeKalb and Forsyth Counties how to be more efficient and economical at operating their homes.

In 1994, a friend invited me to a quilt guild meeting and I was hooked. I now identify myself as an avid, passionate quilter.

At one time, I was a member of 6 different Guilds.

Over the years I've become more and more proficient and skilled at making quilts.  I travel out of state taking quilting classes/workshops; enter fairs and quilt shows.

 As a Guild member, we make quilts for battered & abused women's shelters, children's homes, etc.

I've always appreciated the freedom I have and have always had an American flag flying from the front of my home.  In fact, I have a spare when one wears out.  As I've matured, I realize that freedom is not free.  Much has been sacrificed for the freedom

I enjoy.  Because of this feeling, I wanted to show my appreciation to veterans for what they and their families have done for those of us who often take freedom for granted.  It's not guaranteed.  It can unfortunately be taken from us......let's hope that never happens!

So, because of my gratefulness for the freedom I have, I wanted to do something to express my appreciation to veterans.

I organized a group of volunteers and reserved the Cobb County Government Community Room each month (usually the 2nd or 3rd Thursday) to meet for a day long Stitch-In.  Volunteers (usually quilters from Woodstock, Marietta, Chamblee, Canton,

Atlanta,) arrive whenever they can get there and stay until they need to leave.  I'm there at 7:30 AM and remain until around 4, 5, or 6PM.  (I have to leave my home @ 6:45am to beat the traffic traveling north on GA 400.)

I send out email notices reminding volunteers about the meetings.

Publix & Starbucks,  provide 'sweets', coffee & Chick-Fil-a has been supportive in the past by providing sandwiches for lunch.

We are most grateful for any and all support we receive from the community.

At the Stitch-In, each quilter brings all her own equipment/supplies needed for her project including fabric from her stash.  It takes anywhere from 4 to 12 months to make a quilt.

Donors (Lutheran Thrivent Action Team, Appleton, WI and World Toyota, Chamblee, GA) have made funds available in the past for the purchase of 108" wide fabric for 'backs' of quilts (so we didn't have to piece them.)  Wholesale fabric companies (Checkers and Wilmington Fabrics) have been gracious and sold us fabric at discounted prices and they even paid the tax & shipping on it for us.....we really appreciated that gesture.

We only use Patriotic colored fabric (no flowers) for our quilts for Veterans.  We follow the requirements of the National Organization on size, etc.

Volunteer quilters from the East Cobb Quilt Guild have been very accommodating and have been quilting quilts that we need quilted (if the quilter that made them didn't quilt them.)

What are our needs?

It would be nice if there was a closer meeting place to do our sewing in. (1 with good lighting, easy parking & accessibility to the room.)

We can always use MORE volunteer sewers/quilters men & women;

Bolts of 100% COTTON patriotic colored (red, white, blue &/or gold) fabric. 100% cotton Batting twin size (72" x 90"). Batting goes between the top and back layers of the quilt.)

Spools of  Lt. Grey cotton Auriful thread; 45mm & 60mm Olfa Rotary Blades; Olfa acrylic rulers 9" square, 12 1/2" square, & 6" x 24";

Oliso electric iron, color catchers (used to capture dye when red fabric is washed.)

Glass head pins & hand stitching needles.

We could also use 1 of those round, multiple outlet, extension cord 'things' to plug sewing machines in at the Community room. (Home Depot).

I am delighted that you would consider sharing our Community Service mission with others in the community.

We like what we do and enjoy doing it (anything to get out of housework) for those, who with their families, have sacrificed so much.

Should you desire more information or have questions, just let me know.  

It was a pleasure meeting you, Shaun, Fred and Patrick.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Pat Kilmark

To donate to Pat's group email me at toyotechs3atgmail.com and I will get you in touch with her

My Car Made it to 300,000 Miles, Will Yours ?

Nowaday cars are built with better technology, parts and materials so if they are taken care of properly they will go many more miles than cars of the past. The key is “taken care of properly.”

My Scion XB (build by Toyota) just went over the 300,000 mile mark. How could this happen ? Regular preventive maintenance over the years has paid off for me and it can for you to. My cars still runs fantastic.

Here are tips for getting those extra years out of your car and saving money in the long run.

1 - Change oil regularly, every 3000 - 5000 miles (longer if using synthetic, 7500)

2 - Have all fluid levels checked every few months when serviced (Transmission, brake, coolant and power steering)

3 -  Fluid flushes (Transmission, brake and power steering flushes.) These fluids breakdown contaminated by impurities, dirt, moisture and corrosive properties that cause these systems to have expensive problems if not flushed.

4 - Change air filter (Usually every 6 months, your car will run better )

5 - Check tire pressure and wheels (Properly inflated tires give you better gas millage, uneven wear from being out of balance or alignment causes vibration that can cause stress on the car's suspension).

6 -  Schedule twice a year safety inspection, more often if you do a lot of driving. (We perform a safety inspection with every oil change)

7 - Protect your car's exterior and interior. (Have your car waxed twice a year and keep the dirt and grime from the inside. This will increase your car’s value when it’s time to sell and it just feels better)

8 - Fix the small issues now (Small issues with your car often turn into expensive repairs if they are not taken care of in a timely manner. (coolant leaks, oil leaks...)

9 - Know your car (be sure to glance through your owner's manual to get an idea about your scheduled maintenance, as always we will be glad to help you with your scheduled maintenance)

The freedom of not having a car payment is awesome. Yes, my vehicle has repairs from time to time however it is much cheaper than a new car payment for the next 4 - 6 years. It used to be if your car had over 100,000 miles it was time to get a new one. That's just a start on today's vehicles.  We service many cars with 200,000 - 400,000 miles. Regular service and maintenance is the key.