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News and Tips from American Pride Automotive
August 2009
Greetings!

We're excited to bring you the August edition of our newsletter, with some new announcements and super benefits for our customers.  Plus, we have some tips for those of you with young adults heading off to college in a week or two.

I'm also very proud to let you know that in June we were awarded the Entrepreneurial Success Award by the Chamber of Commerce. This award was given to us for "launching a small business and managing it to grow into a large business." The award was given by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and we're honored with the recognition.

Of course it could not have happened without supporters like you and we thank you for your business.

Sincerely,
 
Charlie Marcotte
American Pride Automotive
In this issue
Double Rewards Points
New Williamsburg Location
Off to College Driving
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Double Rewards Points August 13th- 24th!
 
Rewards programOur Rewards Program is incredibly popular and we want to make it even more spectacular between August 13th and 24th with Double Reward Points!

If you bring your vehicle in for repairs (not just an estimate, though) during that time we'll double your reward points.  It's like having the benefits of two repairs for the price of one, plus you get the quality care and service you've come to expect from American Pride Automotive.  Our schedule will fill up quickly for this fantastic offer, so give us a call today to have your car or truck serviced, 757-595-4100.

New Williamsburg Location Opening This Fall
 
Starting in September American Pride Automotive will serve the Historic Triangle with our new, second location in Williamsburg.  This is an exciting time of growth for American Pride and we look forward to expanding our service offerings to Williamsburg residents.

Many of our readers have been waiting for this -- it seems like we get calls every week sometimes.  And since Charlie lives in Williamsburg he has been driving the cars of friends, and customers who became friends, to work so they can be serviced.  With the opening of our second location (we're targeting early September) those cars can stay in their home town and the revenue from the repairs and service will stay local.

Our new facility is located at 5406 Airport Road in Williamsburg.  Look for more information in the coming weeks, and be sure to check our web site for details as well: www.AmericanPrideAutomotive.com.


Map of new Williamsburg location


Preparing for Off-to-College Trips
under the hoodAugust is the time when students head off to college and often that means road trips for students and their families.  Moving in or returning to school can be an exciting but also stressful time for all involved.  All too often it's also when vehicles start acting up.

When you consider the summer heat, high humidity and the demands of driving longer distances, August is tough on vehicles.  This summer, before you send your young adult off to school, bring their car or truck (or yours) in to American Pride Automotive for a thorough checkup or tune-up.  We'll go over the major systems and make sure everything is in good working order, so you'll have confidence the trip off to college will be as smooth as possible.  If you're not sure if your car or truck needs service, just give us a call at 757-595-4100 and we'll be happy to answer any questions we can over the phone. 

 
Once again, thank you for your continued business and support. Do you have questions about our service or want to share some suggestions on how we can improve?  We'd love to hear from you!  Please go to our website and shoot us a quick email from the Contact Us link at www.americanprideautomotive.com. You can also request an appointment day and time right from our web site, 24 hours a day. Just click the "Make an Appointment" link.

Sincerely,
 
Charlie Marcotte
American Pride Automotive
State InspectionDon't forget,  American Pride Automotive offers free inspections to our established customers.  Call us for an appointment and bring this coupon in for your free inspection. 
(757) 595-4100             
 
 
 
No expiration date applies to this offer