You’ve been busy with the usual stuff. Chopping down cherry trees, tossing coins across the Potomac, crossing the Delaware to catch the Hessians off guard.

But no doubt you’ve also taken the time to get your oil changed at Gatto’s. We cannot tell a lie, that’s smart. Because a well-maintained ride will keep you going longer. And if you’ve already made that smart move three times, then guess what?

It’s time to cash in.

Remember?

Your 4th Pennzoil Oil Change (of equal value) is FREE at Gatto’s.

So some of you are due to save a few Lincolns, a couple of Washingtons and a bunch of little Lincolns (depending on the value of your FREE deal).

Happy Presidents Day and “oil” to the chief.

(See store for details.)

You may be worried that your vehicle is coming up on some milestones—either something simple like an oil change, or something major like the odometer clicking over 100,000 miles—and that, because of the economy, you have been waiting a little longer than you used to for service. We understand. But don’t ignore that little voice in the back of your mind that may be saying, “We’ve been lucky so far, but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Or perhaps your little voice doesn’t speak in clichés, but I’ll bet it still gives good advice.

So now that milestones are at the top of your mind, I’ll remind you about our service, MilestoneMaintenance. We can run a report on your vehicle that tells you the manufacturer’s recommendations for any point in the life of your ride. Then our ASE Certified mechanics will explain what steps you should take, if any, and let you know what you need to do to keep your vehicle running smooth and hitting milestones for years to come.

So just remember, if you listen to Gatto’s and your little voice, you’ll have a lot less to worry about as you go through the year. (Just be careful if that voice starts mentioning
anything … not strictly legal … Then you’ll have some BIG things to worry about.)

Pam

New Year’s Resolutions

This year:

• Make sure your tires stay fully inflated for a safe ride and better tread wear
• Resolve to change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles
• Follow your carmaker’s recommended service intervals
• Never ignore a “service engine” light
• Become a “zen master” driver, with smooth accelerations, and no hard stops. You’ll get better gas mileage and put less strain on your engine and brakes. You may even lower your blood pressure.
• Always check to see if your auto repair facility has been voted the “Top Shop” in North America* before entrusting your ride to their care.

*Oddly enough, Gatto’s has won this distinction!

Right now for a limited time, when you buy 4 Michelin tires Gatto’s will treat your vehicle to one FREE regular oil change and FREE Road Hazard Coverage for as long as you own your Michelin Tires.

Happy New Tires!

Happy holidays, my friends. See you next decade.

-Pam

Or celebrate the season and kick it up a notch by enjoying
$20 OFF a Pennzoil Synthetic Oil Change. Pennzoil Platinum® cleans out up to 46% of engine sludge in the first oil change* and continues to clean in the next oil change. If you want the highest level of cleaning, protection and performance that the maker of America’s #1 passenger car motor oil provides—this deal is for you!

What’s that? You want a FREE Oil Change?

I suppose you want FREE Road Hazard Coverage, too? Let’s shake this present. Hmm, it certainly rattles nicely. Let’s rip it open (RIIPPPPP) and what do you know? Purchase 4 Michelin tires and get a FREE regular oil change and FREE road hazard coverage.

The ROAD TRIP SPECIAL is tailor-made for getting to grandma’s because it’s designed to get your ride into the kind of shape it takes to get over any river (please use the bridge or causeway) or through any woods (within reason). Don’t get stranded on the highway with a pumpkin pie cooling in your lap.

Make sure you’re ready to hit the road with a ROAD TRIP SPECIAL for only $19.95.

Here’s a special coupon to help you save. We don’t usually put coupons in my “On the Road” messages, but think of this one as a Thanksgiving Day (and part of December) present. How traditional!

I can almost smell the turkey. You say you’re a vegetarian? I can almost smell the metaphor.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and be careful on the roads. Turkey or tofu, enjoy!

Pam

November 15th is the last day for this great deal from Gatto’s and MICHELIN®.

Buy any 4 new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires and get a $70 Michelin Ride of Your Life Visa® Prepaid Card.

And Gatto’s sweetens the deal with:

ONE FREE STANDARD OIL CHANGE plus FREE ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE for as long as you own your MICHELIN tires

But you may be interested in some good reasons to buy these great tires at Gatto’s.  I’m glad you asked (we’ll just pretend that you did).

Tires are the only parts of your car that touch the ground

The same passion for excellence that goes into tires Michelin makes for championship winning race cars goes into the tires they make for your car. Michelin® tires give you confidence to enjoy the road, while helping to keep you safe behind the wheel.

Visit the Michelin website for more info on tire care, check out their buying guides and take a refresher course on how to change a tire (just one of the interactive guides on this page: http://www.michelinman.com/tire-care/tire-basics/).

Now, you will want to adopt this as your slogan:
He who hesitates is lost!

Because now is the time to jump on a great deal from Gatto’s and MICHELIN®.  We hinted about it last month and from now until November 15th it’s here.

Buy any 4 new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires and get a $70 Michelin Ride of Your Life Visa® Prepaid Card.

And as they say on late night TV, but wait, there’s more!

As part of the deal, Gatto’s will include FREE ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE for as long as you own your MICHELIN tires and one FREE STANDARD OIL CHANGE.

So if you’ve been waiting patiently for this great MICHELIN deal, here’s your reward.

But HURRY! Offer ends November 15th.

October is almost here.  You know what that means.  It’s time to plan this year’s Halloween costume, maybe drive up north to watch the leaves change colors, and of course get ready for the super deal that Gatto’s and MICHELIN® are putting together.

I can’t tell you the specifics yet (something about the National Secrets Act, or some such thing), but if your passenger vehicle or light truck could benefit from a new set of the longest-lasting and most fuel efficient tires in this category*, then mark October 1 with a big red box and get ready to save on MICHELIN® tires at Gatto’s.