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Did you know...
Alan Cox Automotive guarantees all work for 18 months or 18,000 miles instead of the standard 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty.
For you convenience we have a Night Owl to drop off your vehicle before and after hours.
But did you know, we also accept credit card payments over the phone so you can pick your vehicle up after hours. |
Don't Divorce Alone Wine Tasting Event benefits Visions Anew Institute Cellar 56 August 23, 2012 Divorce Survival Weekend October 26 -28, 2012 FREE...Support groups available for men and women
More info: contact Visions Anew Institute 770-953-2882 |
Don't Divorce Alone Divorce 101 - Navigating the Process includes Private Divorce Consultations Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Divorce Survival Weekend June 15 - 17, 2012 FREE...Support groups available for men and women
For more information contact Visions Anew Institute 770-953-2882 |
Avoid Brutal Summer Sun Since data links the sun to skin cancer, below are six suggestions to lower your risk. 1. Give sunscreen a second chance. Sunscreens have improved. They last longer, stand up better to water and feel less greasy than ever before. 2. Read the (new) labels. Three key things to look for: SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum, and water resistance for 80 minutes. 3. Tired of wearing heavy long sleeve shirts for sun protection? Try special sun protective clothing with UPF ratings (think of it as SPF for fabric). The clothes have a tight weave for sun protection, but are still lightweight. 4. Apply early and often. Slather on the sunscreen before you hit the beach. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes for sunscreen to start working. It has to be absorbed through the skin. Remember to reapply sunscreen every two hours. 5. Don't skimp on sunscreen. It takes about an ounce to cover your whole body (about the size of a golf ball) and a tablespoon to cover your face. 6. Know the secret to spray-on products. People tend to miss spots so always put on two coats. |
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Calling All Crocheters, Knitters and Quilters
Project Linus Wants YOU...
Project Linus is a national organization of people who crochet, knit or quilt blankets for children in need.
Alan Cox Automotive is an official Drop-off location for your blankets. We will see to it that your blankets end up in the loving arms of a child.
Visit the website for more information or call Sherry at 770-427-1745.
ProjectLinusWebsite
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Alan Cox Automotive is ready to assist you with your vehicle needs.
Nick Kocsis - Service Manager
Jonathan Hall - Parts Manager
Debi Patrick - Office Manager
Marshall Winkeljohn - Shop Foreman
Jeremy Bucy - Technician
Davin Esa - Technician
Let us know when we can be of service. 770-427-1745 |
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Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon
The Summer 2012 issue is here...Enjoy.
Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon
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1326 Cobb Parkway North
Marietta, GA 30062
770-427-1745
Fax 770-427-0786
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Remember: Maintenance cost less than repairs. Maintenance can be scheduled. Repairs and breakdowns never happen at a convenient time.
A well-maintained vehicle is a dependable vehicle. |
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Greetings!
Our summers seem to be getting hotter and shorter. School will start before we know it. In the extreme temperatures we are seeing, pay a little more attention to your vehicle. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge to make sure your car is not overheating. A slight coolant leak can become a big problem. Also, if your battery is weak, the heat will kill it pretty quickly. If you vehicle hesitates any at all when starting, have your battery checked. We check batteries when we do the Mini Service.
Remember to vote on July 31. The TSPLOST or Transportation Investment Act is a scary proposition. Please do some research on your own prior to voting on July 31, 2012. I hope you take the time to learn more before you vote.
Alan Cox Automotive is 29 years old this year. As a thank you to our valued customers we are offering at 29% discount when you purchase a Mini Service Package. See details below in the Special Coupon Section.
There are special offers in the monthly e-mails and on our website. Put the website in your favorites so you can visit often. www.AlanCoxAutomotive.com
If you or your family need assistance please let us know. Remember we are here for you.
Drive Safely, Sherry Richardson
P.S. Remember to schedule a mini service prior to your next road trip.
P.P.S. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Curb the Car Dashboard Technology
Automobile dashboards are becoming an arcade of text messages, GPS images, phone calls and web surfing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking automakers to curb those distractions when vehicles are moving. Proposed voluntary guidelines for manufacturers include a recommendation that dashboards be designed so that distracting devices are automatically disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in park.
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland says, "We recognize that vehicle manufacturers want to build vehicles that include the tools and conveniences expected by today's American drivers. The guidelines we're proposing would offer real-world guidance to automakers to help them develop electronic devices that provide features consumers want without disrupting a driver's attention or sacrificing safety."
Gloria Bergquist, vice president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers said, "Drivers are going to have conversations, listen to music and read maps while driving, and automakers are helping them do this more safety with integrated hands-free systems that help drivers focus on the road.
Guidelines were inspired by the recent number of deadly crashes due to distraction. There were an estimated 3,092 deaths in crashes affected by distractions in 2010. It is important to ensure that dashboard technologies are not simply making it more convenient and more appealing to drive while distracted.
Have a conversation with the young drivers in your family to ensure they are driving without distractions.
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TSPLOST - Transportation Investment Act of 2010 - HB 277 - Regional Transportation Referendum
Whatever you want to call it, it's a 1% sales tax for ten years to raise $6 Billion dollars for politicians to distribute around the Atlanta Region as they think best. Cherokee and Cobb are donor counties. There are 10 other counties in the Atlanta Region.
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Tax Facts:
- 1% Sales Tax for Ten Years
- An APPOINTED committee will control all projects
- LOCAL county control is LOST to REGIONAL control
- NO guarantee any project will be completed
- LOCAL tax dollars become REGIONAL dollars
- Citizens Review Panel with no enforcement authority
Visit Transportation Investment Act website
TransformMetroAtlanta.com
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Vote July 31, 2012 |
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Governor Deal Freezes Georgia Gas Tax
 Governor Nathan Deal has frozen Georgia's gas tax, preventing an increase that would have kicked in July 1.
Deal signed an executive order freezing the gas tax at current levels, saving motorists nearly one cent (.8 cents) for the next six months.
Deal said the state's economy has slowly improved with growing revenue and the unemployment rate decreasing. Deal says taxpayers in the state should not have to take on the "burden" of a gas tax right now. |
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Manufacturer Recalls
Honda is recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans to fix a problem with power steering hoses. The hoses can deteriorate over time and leak fluid. That can cause the cars to lose power steering or even cause a fire if the fluid leaks onto the hot exhaust. The sedans are from 2007 and 2008 model years. Owners will get letters in the mail telling them to take their cars to an Acura dealer.
For more information contact your local dealer. Or call:
Honda/Acura 800-999-1099
Toyota/Lexus 800-331-4331
Hyundai/Kia 800-633-5151
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Thank you for your patronage. You are a valued customer.
Drive safely,
Sherry Richardson
Alan Cox Automotive
P.S. Remember: Refer a new customer and you both receive a Free mini service. Have your friend tell Nick you referred them.
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