Archive for March, 2011

American Idle – Not in My Car!

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Here’s an item that could be an episode of “Mythbusters” (or maybe it has been – I don’t watch it that often).  If you’ve ever lived up North, or still do part of the year, you may have got in the habit of “warming up your car” by letting it idle for long periods. You may even think that warming up the engine before driving is doing your vehicle a favor.

Busted.

Actually, because of engine efficiency and modern fuel injection (and the elimination of carburetors and chokes) the only possible reason to idle your car is to get the oil circulating, but that only takes 30 seconds.   And here in Florida there’s no reason to “warm up” your car at all.  I know, I’m preaching to the choir.

You can read all about it here.

And I also wanted to remind you about the Michelin Tire deal that’s going on right now.  Buy a set of 4 Michelins at Gatto’s and get a $70 Rebate. That’s pretty sweet.  And with that purchase you get tires that are backed up by Michelin’s new PROMISE PLAN.

Check this out:

30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Available on all MICHELIN passenger and light truck replacement tires. If you’re not 100% satisfied, bring the tires and original sales receipt back to the place of purchase within 30 days for a new set of tires.

3-Year Flat Tire Changing Assistance
A qualified service professional will change your flat or provide towing at no charge. In case of a flat tire, simply call 1-888-553-4327 and a qualified professional will change the tire or provide towing up to 150 miles for free. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in the U.S. and Canada.

Limited Mileage Warranty
MICHELIN passenger and light truck tires (replacement and original equipment) are covered by a limited warranty for tread wear.
See Michelin limited mileage warranties

Michelins are always a great deal and with the PROMISE PLAN they’re even better.

So what have we learned? First, idle cars are the devil’s playground (to paraphrase) and you Gotta Go to Gatto’s for a new set of Michelins, get a $70 Rebate and the PROMISE PLAN.

Drive carefully and I’ll see you at Gatto’s.

Pam


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You have been patient. You have been rewarded.

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

$70 off any four new Michelin passenger or light truck tires.

Or you’ve just been lucky.

Hey, either way, you can now take advantage of a great MICHELIN® offer at Gatto’s!

That’s right, it’s time once again for the popular $70 Spring Promotion from MICHELIN. From March 10 through April 6, when you purchase any set of four new MICHELIN brand passenger or light truck tires you get a cool seventy bucks off*.

That’s $70 to spend on umbrellas to protect you from April showers or money to buy May flowers for a loved one or sunscreen for June. These are only suggestions, of course. You may have better ideas.

*Mail-in Rebate, see store for details

And to sweeten the deal, we want you to be 100% satisfied with your MICHELIN® passenger or light truck replacement tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™, which applies to tires sold on or after March 1, 2011:

  • 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Flat Tire Changing Assistance
  • Limited Mileage Warranty

See details on the MICHELIN website here.
(See store for details.)


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