Rain, rain and MORE rain!!!  I saw this and decided that I would share as something NOT do!!

Attention ladies and gentlemen - WE HAVE LIGHTS!!!! YAY!!

Office area with lights :)
 

As the summer kicks off, remember these safe driving tips.

For a lot of people,  Memorial Day is a time to celebrate our country's freedom and for most that means in more ways than one. We salute our veterans who sacrificed to protect and preserve our freedoms us as well as many of us celebrate freedom of the road over the holiday.

Memorial weekend is the unofficial kick-off for summer.  This holiday weekend is one of the heaviest for traffic, which means more accidents.  In the past as many as 450 people were killed during Memorial holiday weekend.

Protect your family with these safe driving tips from the NHTSA:

1. Avoid alcohol. Alcohol and driving is always a bad mix. Every day, nearly 30 people in the U.S. die in a motor-vehicle crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver. If you have teen drivers, learn how to talk to them about alcohol.
   
2. Keep your tires properly inflated. If Memorial Day weekend means a road trip for you and the gang, make sure your tires are ready to endure the marathon. A hot traveling surface can take its toll.
   
3. Check your windshield. Make sure your view is clear and your wipers are in good shape. A sudden summer storm will hinder visibility more rapidly if there’s a coat of grime or dust on the windshield.
   
4. Never leave kids unattended. Don’t leave your children in the car, even if you’re just running into the store for sunscreen. Temperatures inside an automobile can increase to deadly levels quickly.
   
5. Rest up. To stay alert on your trip, get plenty of rest before you leave. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination to avoid aggravation, and keep yourself hydrated by bringing water with you.

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and remember to be safe and if you have any car trouble or need any other car care tips, please check out www.shoreyauto.com.  :)

I write this morning with a very, very heavy heart.  There are no words to describe all the emotions associated with what happened in Oklahoma.  It just goes to show that life can change in the blink of an eye.  Please put the victims of Moore, Oklahoma in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Wanted to keep you posted as we continue to make progress on the new office & customer lounge.  The ceilings are done and the walls and primed and ready for paint.

Customer Lounge

Office Area

Driving in a fog

Driving in Fog

Fog is a cloud form at the surface of the earth made of tiny water droplets suspended in the air.  The greatest problem with fog is visibility.  Heavy fog is defined as visibility below one quarter of a mile.  A Dense Fog Advisory means that dense fog has reduced visiblity to 1/4 mile or less within the advisory area.

Try to remember these safety tips while driving in fog -

 - Slow down and do not driver faster than your vision.
 - Be careful, fog can become thicker without warning and without notice until it is too late to react.
 - Use windshield wipers and defroster as necessary to maximize visibility.
 - Be ready for emergency stops by other vehicles.
 - Listen for traffic you can't see.
 - Remember that other drivers have limited sight distance and that fog makes the road wet.
 - Signal early, and when you sue your brakes, don't stomp on them.
 - Use the right side of the road as a guide.
 - Turn off your cruise control so that you are in control of your vehicle.
 - Increase your following distance to ensure enough reaction time and stopping distance.
 - Turn on all your lights - including your hazard lights.  Use low beam headlights and fog lights.
   Do not use high beams.

Just a few tips for safe driving during foggy mornings like we had today... Happy driving and have a GREAT weekend :)

If you didn't already know, I am a HUGE muscle car fan, so from time to time I will gladly show you pictures of some of my all time favorite cars as well as the continued restoration of my very own 1971 Chevelle SS, which is comely along slowly but surely :)  For now I am posting a picture of a 1971 Cuda that has been painted by my friends at High Torque Racing in Meriden, Kansas.  They do excellent work and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone in automobile restoration...

1971 Cuda - BEAUTIFUL!!!

It almost feels like spring.  The sun is shining, birds are singing and I need to mow!!!  As the weather warms up, it is important know how to check your vehicle's anifreeze.  The radiator in your car cools your motor and needs water and antifreeze/coolant to function properly.  Here are a few tips to make sure that your car's cooling system is working properly--

- It's important to remember to check the fluid levels in your coolant reservoir rather than opening the cap on the radiator.  If the coolant in the reservoir isn't to the "Full" line, go ahead and add 50/50 mix of water and coolant until it does.  Some antifreeze is already premixed, so check to see if you need to add water or just use it as-is. NEVER add coolant to a hot engine!!!! If you are low on coolant, wait until the engine has cooled down so that you don't burn yourself or crack the engine block.  Do NOT open the cap on your coolant reservoir when the engine is hot. 
 - Antifreeze is usually, red, green blue or yellow.  If your coolant looks rusty, has things floating around in it or is colorless, flush out your cooling system and add new coolant.
 - If your antifreeze has a sludgy, oily surface, immediately take your vehicle to www.shoreyauto.com and let them check to see if you are having problems with your head gasket.  Shorey Automotive has the equipment to check your vehicle out.
- Make sure you feel the radiator hoses while you are checking out your cooling system.  There are two big hoses, one that goes into the top of the radiator and one that comes out the bottom.  If either one is cracked, bulging, leaking or feels soft, you should replace them.

Check your fluid level in your coolant reservoir.
 

If you have any questions, just check our website, www.shoreyauto.com.  Drive Safely :)

It's Monday and all is well.  I am happy to announce that the Cruise Night that was scheduled for last Saturday night as been rescheduled.  Yay!!! Here is the information:

There has been a great turn out of all different makes and models of cars.  Even if you aren't a huge fan of cars, it's a lot of fun.  Hope to see you there :)

It's May 2 and it's SNOWING!!!! UGHH!!!  Only in Kansas could be be beautiful and 85 on Tuesday and on Thursday it's cold and snowing and only 35.  I thought that is was Spring??

With that said I thought I would take a minute and update you on the new office and customer lounge.  Here are just a few pictures of the progress...

Customer Lounge - Getting the installation and electrical done

Customer Lounge - Sheetrock, and ceiling painted

The Office Area - Hanging insulation and finishing up the electrical

The Office Area - Sheetrock and celing paint all done

 

We are making progress and you know what they say, some progress is better than none.  The wall paint was delivered on Monday so hopefully I will have more photos to post soon.

Check out our website here:  www.shoreyauto.com

It's Wednesday May 1, 2013 and I felt it appropriate to title this blog "Here we go!!!" considering this is my first attempt at blogging.  Even though this is a blog for work, I'm going to do my best to keep it informative with my own personal twist. Stay tuned for more exciting blogging :)