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Greetings!
December is proving itself again this year, bringing cold temps, snow, and ice. Thankfully, in Iowa, we know what to do with winter. Whether you use a 4x4, Front Wheel Drive, AWD, or just some good snow tires to get around at this busy time of year, remember your friends at Cassill Motors are here for you.
I would like to take a moment and say "Thank you" for your continued friendship. I have been reminded again this month of the wonderful customers, friends, that we have by the many visitors that we have had. One of the newer members of our sales team commented to me that he had never worked somewhere with so many regular visitors... I just smiled. Thank you friends, we appreciate every one of you.
May I encourage you to smile, be a friend, and spread some cheer this year. Merry Christmas from the team at Cassill Motors!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Prochaska
Cassill Motors
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| Christmas Hours: | |
Cassill Motors will be open until noon Friday, December 24th
and closed all day on Saturday, December 25th for Christmas
We will also be open until noon on Friday, January 31st for New Years
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| Jay's Tech Tip # 7 | |
This month I would like to talk about:
Spark Plugs
& proper maintenance of sparkplugs
Our newer cars just about all run a platinum spark plug which recommends a service at around 100,000 miles, that is a good thing ...and a bad thing. The longer the plugs are in the engine the larger the "gap" gets. Improper gap of the spark plugs can cause poor fuel economy and hard starting -especially in this cold weather.
I recommend inspecting the plugs around 50,000 miles.
Also in reference to proper maintenance.... when reinstalling your plugs please use an antisieze compound to prevent the plug from sticking in the cylinder head.
 This reminds me of a little story about one of my favorite Uncles (We will call him Uncle Blank to protect the innocent). Well, "Uncle Blank" decided to replace the plugs in his 3.8 Ford by himself without the proper tools. When the spark plug didn't "bend" it broke off ...half in the cylinder head and the other half in his hand! ...and yes it was cylinder #1, the cylinder you can't see, and can barely touch! After some discussion, (and harassing) we chipped out the broken off plug and installed the rest for him.
Awesome guy but he should have never touched cars & tools. -RIP Uncle Lynn, the Cassill family loves you!
-Jay Cassill |
| In the news |
Rearview cameras could
become more common
WASHINGTON - Rearview cameras could become more common in future cars and trucks under rules proposed by the government last week to address concerns about drivers unintentionally backing over children. Read the full article here
A backup camera system can be installed on any of the quality Cassill Motors vehicles you would purchase.
The following vehicles at Cassill Motors already have factory Rearview Cameras:
Inventory changes daily - call for more information 319-396-2698
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| Racing News |
 | | JEGS Racing at the Snowball Derby |
Did you see the Snowball Derby?
Landon had an exciting week, finishing 2nd in the Snowflake, earlier in the week. For the Derby he took the lead with 2 laps to go. It was a wild race, finishing 4th. You can see video of those final laps at our Facebook Page.
Good things are on the horizon in Daytona...
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| Meet the Team |
 | | Scott Nalvanko |
Scott Nalvanko is a Honda Expert! Scott has been a part of the Cassill Sales Team for almost 2 years. Scott is the father of 6, with 5 grandchildren. He enjoys hunting or playing a round of golf with his sons, dancing with his daughters,and fishing with his grandchildren.
Scott moved to the Cedar Rapids area from Marshaltown with his lovely wife, Deb. They have been married for 32 years. Scott is a valuable part of the team at Cassill Motors North location on 32nd Street and Center Point Road. Be sure to give Scott a call for your transportation needs.
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Thought for the day...
The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.
~Dave Barry
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| Warm up with Hot Cider |
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Ingredients:
8 cups apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 3x3/4-inch strips orange peel
Apples for Apple Mugs (directions below)
Thin orange wedges and/or cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions
1. In a large saucepan combine cider and brown sugar. For spice bag, place cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and the orange peel in center of a double-thick, 6-inch-square of 100% cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners of the cheesecloth together and tie with a clean string. Add spice bag to the saucepan with cider mixture.
2. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove spice bag and discard. If desired, serve cider in Apple Mugs. If desired, garnish with orange wedges and/or cinnamon sticks.
3. Apple Mugs: Cut the tops off of 8 very large apples (about 3 1/2- to 4-inches in diameter). Press 2 1/2-inch ice cream scoop into the cut surface of apple to to form and edge about 1/2 inch thick around the edges of the apples. Use a melon baller to scoop out the center of apples, taking care not to scoop out too close to the bottom and sides of apples. If desired, brush inside "mugs" with lemon juice to prevent browning.
**Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
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