Her Family is Nuts (and Bolts) about Cars

As a teen in technical high school, Colleen really enjoyed her auto shop program. Unexpectedly, she got a little more out of the program than she bargained for because that is where she met her husband, who went on to become a mechanic.

In this modern age, it’s so easy to pick up an electronic device and order anything we want. However, there are some distinct benefits of shopping locally owned businesses. There are many reasons to shop local, but it becomes much more than just trying to save a penny by getting products from a source outside your community. Here are some good reasons to support local business owners.

Spring is here, and with it, the promise of warmer temperatures ahead. As we look forward to warm breezes and fun in the sun, the Skylands Boat Show, which takes place April 10-12, 2015, will be gracing us with some terrific selections in the newly remodeled Skylands Stadium Event Center. They will be spotlighting high performance speed boats, inflatables, pontoons, power boats and jet skis. This is a “don’t miss” opportunity where you can connect with local dealers and get a great buy.

Her Love for Cars Came Early in Life

As Office Manager for DeBoer’s Auto, Colleen LePera is no stranger to the automotive world. In fact, she was a car lover long before her 5+ years here. Colleen’s been attracted to the auto industry for as long as she can remember. When she was four years old, her grandmother blew a tire on their old Volkswagen Golf, and Colleen just had to know how to change it, so her dad gave in. He not only showed her how to change the tire, but let her put the lug nuts on!

Do you rarely need the use of a car because you work within walking distance from your home? Car sharing may be a good fit for you. With this option, the owner rents out their vehicle to others on a temporary basis using a car sharing service to complete the transaction. Here’s some data we gathered on this latest economical trend.

Driving Without a Jr. High Diploma

Bill DeBoer has always been enterprising. At the early age of 12 years old, while other kids were still tucked warmly into their beds, Bill was out before dawn throwing newspapers for his paper route. Since he was up that early anyway, his dad allowed him to back the car out of the garage into the driveway in order to warm it up.

How Making His Dad’s Car Really Tall Almost Cut His Life Short

He had seen his dad and uncle do it many times to their cars to complete car repair…a fascinating thing to a six year old who’s interested in cars. After all, it looked easy enough. Get the bumper jack out of the trunk, slip it under the 1951 Chevy’s bumper just like Dad did, and crank the car up higher and higher. Neat-o!

If you are shopping around for a used car, you have a few ways to go about it. You can either buy from an independent dealer or you can buy from a franchise dealer. There are several differences, including pros and cons, between the two types of dealerships. As far as purchasing and financing a used vehicle, however, there are many benefits of buying a car from an independent car dealer.

The state of the local economy can have a major impact on many aspects of daily life. This is why you may choose to search for “auto repair near me” instead of driving to the next town over to get your car fixed or for regular maintenance. Knowing how to support your local economy will provide you with a number of amazing benefits. We buy local and shop local, and you should too!

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