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Page 1 of 2 1 2 Getting Your Car Ready for Winter...
[Sep. 22, 2006] Fall is coming, folks, to be followed by winter. Now is the time to get the car(s) ready for the bad weather. I know times have been tough, with gas being over $3 a gallon for the better part of the summer; with kids back to school, which seems to get more and more expensive every year, especially those who have kids in college. Mine all graduated several years ago, but I remember how expensive it was then. I can’t believe how much it is now. I see it in my business. Customers that were normally great on preventive maintenance have let things slide. I can’t fault them one bit. Money’s tight. When gas (oil) inflates as fast as it did in such a short time, it is felt throughout the economy.
Politically Uncorrected
[Aug. 18, 2006] I was in Vermont over the weekend, and if you know anything about Vermont, you know it's a very politically correct state, borderline socialist paradise. And taxes are extremely high. Activists of any and all types pretty much dominate any public debates. How to tell? Bumper stickers. Bumper stickers on cars that are total *%$! boxes. But anyway, one sticker in particular caught my eye over the weekend, "Celebrate Diversity." I laughed out loud. Why? Vermont is the whitest state in the union. The woman driving was white and probably has never even met any minorities.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
[Jul. 21, 2006] Gather round, Gang. Uncle Neil’s got a cautionary tale for you would-be Good Samaritans. Friday night the bride and I were on our way to the Red Sox game. We were traveling on Route 3 North, and at the Hanover Mall exit, we came upon an accident that apparently had just taken place as dust and dirt was still in the air. The vehicle, which was a General Motors SUV, was at the end of the on ramp and had been turned around. We didn’t see the accident and didn’t know if another vehicle was involved. Linda was driving, and I told her to stop, that we had to see if anyone was hurt. She was in the passing lane and had to get over to the breakdown lane. She came to a stop about 200-250 yards up the road from the accident scene.
Summer Driving Tips to Save Fuel
[Jun. 23, 2006] It's June, the start of summer. How do I know? Easy. Summer Street in the center of town is being torn up again. Is it the 5th or 6th straight year? I'm glad my business isn't dependent on foot traffic.
Gas Prices Too High? Get used to it!
[May 19, 2006] India and China both have emerging economies. Most of our manufacturing jobs are going to those countries because labor is cheaper, and environmental and bureaucratic meddling is at a minimum. This is leading to a middle class in these countries. An automobile that was once seen as a status symbol in those countries is now seen as a necessity, just like here. After driving a car, going back to riding a bicycle just doesn't cut it.
Question & Answer Time
[Mar. 17, 2006] I own a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and at the end of last summer, the A/C system stopped blowing cold. I was going to replace the Jeep with a new one, but finances dictated otherwise. What do you suggest?
A Few Rants and Raves
[Feb. 18, 2006] After being in Kingston Center for 25 years, I'm wondering where the time has gone. Thus, these musings in winter.
A day in the life...
[Jan. 20, 2006] When I opened Neil's Auto over 25 years ago, I was young, full of P&V and thought I knew it all. Wrong! While I was experienced in the diagnostic and repairs department, I was very green when it came to business. I was lucky enough that Benny MacFarlane was still operating a small shop next to mine to keep himself busy.
Happy Adversity
[Dec. 20, 2005] As I write this, winter is here!! Snow, cold. And this is the kickoff of the 5th year of the Kingston Observer. My editor, Dan Sapir, promised me 100 grand if we made it to five years. Well, here it is!! Dan, where is my 100 grand?
When the Reality of War Hits Home
[Oct. 22, 2005] The war has hit home for my family. I’ve written previously about my nephew, Wesley, who’s 20 years old and serving in Iraq. Ramadi, to be exact, the hotbed of insurgents. He was in his sophomore year at Norwich University in Vermont when his National Guard unit was called up. A lot of people have asked me how he’s doing, so I thought I’d do an update.
When Gas Prices Go Out of Sight
[Sep. 23, 2005] Gas out of sight!! Is it because of Katrina? Yes. Is it price gouging? Yes. But, hey, this is capitalism. It’s what the market will bear...
An Update from the Front...
[Aug. 19, 2005] Last month I wrote of my nephew’s arrival in Iraq for the next year. He’s a specialist E4 from the Vermont National Guard. Thank God for the technology we have such as e-mail as we’ve been able to stay in constant touch. Hey, he’s blood!
Praying for a Safe Return...
[Jul. 22, 2005] As I write this column, it’s just after the 4th of July. Time for a little reflection of the greatness of this country, the freedoms we have that most take for granted every day. How do I know this? As an automotive repair technician, I meet people from all walks of life. After all, most everyone owns a car, and at some point they need service.
New vehicles in Chevrolet’s lineup
[Jun. 17, 2005] Another season straight from winter to summer. Workmen are tearing up Kingston Center. Is this the 4th or 5th straight year in a row? Oh, well, progress... This month we’re going to look at two new vehicles in Chevrolet’s lineup. So up to Maguire Chevrolet in Marshfield I went. I got in contact with salesman Larry Kalis. He explained that Chevy introduced two new models, the Cobalt to replace the Cavalier and the Colorado pickup to replace the S10 pickup.
April 2005 Neil Mobile
[Apr. 17, 2005] After a long winter, spring is finally here! Kudos to the Kingston Highway Department. They're the best. They kept the roads clear and sanded. You only ran into trouble when you crossed the town lines into a surrounding town. Great job!
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