by hudsonautocarecom on February 1, 2012
If you don’t control your money, your money will control you. Today let’s focus on getting control over the cost of auto repair and maintenance.
The Cost of Owning a Car
Here’s a look at all the budget categories you may want consider when attempting to nail down your auto expenses:
- Purchase price – payment (cash and/or financing and interest) to acquire the vehicle
- Taxes - paid when you buy or sell the vehicle
- Fuel - the gasoline/fuel you need to make the vehicle run
- Insurance – all levels auto insurance including personal liability, collision, comprehensive, roadside assistance, etc.
- Repair and maintenance - tires, oil changes, and all other repairs and maintenance necessary to keep your vehicle operational
Benefits of Controlling These Costs
Many of the benefits of controlling your auto maintenance costs are similar to those you experience when gaining control over any area of your money, so let’s focus on those that are specific to the topic. Proper budgeting for auto repair and maintenance will allow you to:
- Have a better relationship and better communication with your auto mechanic
- Prepare/plan better so you don’t have to race to get oil changes before your next trip
- Reduce your maintenance expenses going forward
- Relax in the knowledge that you’re prepared
You can achieve all of these things simply by setting aside enough money to cover your expenses. That way you won’t have to stress or worry about where the money is coming from – if it can be found at all.
by hudsonautocarecom on December 20, 2011
We have donated the funds normally spent on paper cards and postage to our featured charity:
BC Children’s Hospital. Learn more about our this Charity.
by hudsonautocarecom on November 3, 2011
BC Children’s Hospital provides expert care for the province’s most seriously ill or injured children, including newborns and adolescents. Based in Vancouver, BC Children’s and Sunny Hill reach across the province with vital health services that may not be available anywhere else in B.C. They provide specialized training in pediatric health care and work with renowned researchers to achieve better health for children and youth. As an academic health centre, BC Children’s is affiliated with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Child & Family Research Institute, and other education and research institutions.
Hudson Auto Care will donate $5.00 to BC Children’s Hospital for every online appointment scheduled this month. Book your Online Appointment Here.
When booking an appointment online, please select the charity you want to donate to from the Charity Drop-Down Box.
Thank you for helping Hudson Auto Care support BC Children’s Hospital. Learn more at www.bcchildrens.ca
by hudsonautocarecom on October 21, 2011
Expires 11/15/11
by hudsonautocarecom on October 19, 2011
Regular oil changes are necessary to ensure the proper performance of a car’s engine. An oil change, which involves installing a new engine oil filter and draining old engine oil and replacing it with fresh, clean oil, offers a myriad of benefits.
Cleaner Engine
Oil changes help to keep car engines clean and running smoothly. As an engine operates, microscopic wear and debris particles flake off from various internal engine parts and enter a car’s oil. Regularly changing a car’s oil eliminates these particles and ensures that an engine is bathed and lubricated with clean, quality motor oil.
Longer Engine Life
Wear and friction are the two leading causes of engine wear and failure; regular oil changes reduce engine wear and result in a longer lasting car engine.
Lower Vehicle Emissions
Clean oil enables an engine to run cleaner, and a cleaner running engine emits less exhaust than a dirty engine. An oil change replaces old, dirty engine oil with fresh, clean engine oil, oil that is better able to absorb harmful engine particles and engine by-product emissions.
Better Gas Mileage
An oil change infuses an engine with clean, quality engine oil that provides better lubrication and friction-reducing capabilities than old, dirty engine oil. Increased engine lubrication results in less engine friction, which enables an engine to run easier and smoother and leads to increased gas mileage.
Better Engine Performance
Clean engine oil allows an engine’s internal parts to operate easier and smoother, enabling an engine to maximize its mechanical output. This leads to not only an increase in gas mileage, but also an increase in engine performance.
by hudsonautocarecom on September 28, 2011
Do you know someone you could refer to Hudson Auto Care?
The best way that any small business can grow is by word of mouth. We REALLY appreciate these referrals, as without them we wouldn’t be here! For quite some time we have been thanking our customers for referrals by loading value onto their Loyalty Rewards Card!
We probably haven’t been doing the greatest job telling everyone about the program and what you can do to earn free or discounted services.
To Earn Your Referral Dollars:
Click on the Referral Card below and print the cards, or pick up a handful of cards at the shop. Write your name on the cards and hand them out to friends, family or anyone who has not visited us before. When they come in for service, you will earn $50.00 on your Rewards Card for your first referral and then $25.00 for each one after that! (View the Referral Chart here). You can keep the money for yourself OR we can donate all or a portion of the money to one of our charities.
You can be confidant that whoever you refer will be happy with us as we are maintaining a 99% 5-Star Review Rating through a Third Party Review company called Customer Lobby. Please read the customer reviews online!
We look forward to rewarding your referrals in the near future!
by hudsonautocarecom on August 18, 2011
It’s a MYTH That Only New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty
Service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect.
Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in automotive service such as Hudson Auto Care. Keep all receipts as proof of completion, and have the service provider fill out the Maintenance Record.
The Maintenance Schedule in your vehicle owner’s manual specifies how often you should have your car serviced and what areas need attention. It is essential that you have your car serviced as scheduled to retain its high level of dependability and safety, to protect the environment, and to enhance and maintain your vehicle’s value.
Our independent service technicians are qualified to meet your service requirements. Continue to bring your vehicle into Hudson Auto Care and build a long-term relationship with our service technicians, and we will ensure maintenance is done thoroughly and on a timely basis to keep your vehicle running and your warranty in effect.
Schedule your Warranty Vehicle Maintenance Appointment Online with Hudson Auto Care today! 604-533-6698
Article by www.carcarecanada.ca
by hudsonautocarecom on July 19, 2011
We want your Feedback!
In today’s online world it has become REALLY important that any small business gets feedback from current clients.
It is important we know how you feel about our service so we can improve AND so others looking for a Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facility can see what our current clients are saying.
THIS ONLY TAKES ABOUT 1 MINUTE!
Click on this button to Write a Review for Hudson Auto Care today!
Thank you for your help!
by hudsonautocarecom on June 7, 2011
14th Annual Best of the Best 2011 Readers Choice Awards!
Make sure to vote for your favorite Langley businesses!
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