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247 E. Broadway Ave., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone (614) 895-8069 Towing (614) 882-3555
Close to Uptown Westerville, Watch for YELLOW Penske Trucks map/driving directions

 

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4 BIG REASONS YOU SHOULD SCHEDULE
REGULAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE.

1. SAFETY.
The safety of the vehicle you are driving impacts you, your family and anyone you come in contact with on the road...and YOU are responsible for it's condition under the law. Please do not risk the well being of yourself or others by not maintaining your vehicle. Like your Mom used to say..."better safe than sorry."

2. THE ENVIRONMENT.
A well-tuned engine polutes less and uses less. Hometown Service Center also has a hazardous material waste program to properly dispose of engine fluids & batteries, See Our Environment Page. Properly inflated and balanced tires reduce landfill discards. Newer air conditioning systems do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals. The list goes on. For a free brochure of earth-friendly automotive tips, send a self-addressed, stamped long envelope to: ASE Environment Brochure, Dept. ARA-031, 101 Blue Seal Dr., S.E., Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20175, or visit www.ase.com for more information.

3. VEHICLE LONGEVITY & RESALE VALUE.
Most vehicles on the market have been engineered to go 200,000 miles our more with proper care. Needless to say, this can really save money over time...NO CAR PAYMENT. When buyers are looking for used cars, regular service records are a huge factor in receiving the best possible price. We maintain those for you & can provide copies upon your request.

4. CHA-CHING...IT SAVES BIG MONEY, VIRTUALLY PAYING FOR ITSELF.
According to www.about.com, you can expect to reduce your annual costs by having simple maintenance done. The table below illustrates the remarkable savings. FOR BEST VALUE...Choose our Annual Service Membership Package.

Savings Resulting From
Regularly Scheduled Maintenance

ITEM FOR REPAIR

HOMETOWN
SERVICE CENTER'S
COST RANGE*

BENEFIT TO YOUR VEHICLE

POTENTIAL SAVINGS

ENGINE TUNE UP

$56.95 - $195.92
(Cost Varies by Vehicle & Engine Type, Model Year, Number of Cylinders, etc.)

A poorly tuned car uses between 25% & 33% more gasoline each year. It's cheaper to pay for tune up.

$150.00-$250.00 per year

OIL & FILTER CHANGE EVERY 3,000 MILES

$29.95 - $59.95
(Cost Varies by Vehicle Type, Customer Oil Preference & Current Advertised Specials)
Regardless of how often your Owner's Manual recommends, more frequent oil changes are the single most important factor in extending the life of your engine. They will pay for themselves in savings on repair and engine wear.

$500.00-$3,000.00 total

CLEAN YOUR AIR FILTER MONTHLY

$14.95 +/- replace.
FREE cleaning for our customers

A dirty filter shortens the engine's life & reduces gasoline mileage up to 10%. Do It Yourself: Remove filter & blow it off with an air hose or have it replaced.

$130.00 or more per year

USE STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES

$59.95-$400.00 ea.
(Cost varies based on customer preference, type of vehicle, other factors)
Can increase your gas mileage by up to 10% per year.

$130.00 or more per year

CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE REGULARLY

FREE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
You can lose up to 6% in gasoline mileage for every pound of under-inflation.

$140.00-$400.00 per year

BALANCE YOUR TIRES ONCE A YEAR

$41.00+/-
(Offer included with an Advertised Specials)
Add thousands of miles to the life of your tires by having them balanced once a year. In addition to destroying the tread, improperly balanced tires can wear out your shock absorbers and damage your suspension system, leading to more expense.

$175.00-$200.00 per year

CHECK YOUR YOUR FLUID LEVELS REGULARLY

NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
(This is included in the inspection process of every service order.)
Low battery water shortens your battery's life. The coolant, automatic transmission fluid, brake & clutch fluids should also be checked on a regular basis.

$50.00-$300.00 per year

SKIP THE PREMIUM GASOLINE

FREE ADVICE
Unless your car is knocking & pinging, don't use a higher octane gas than your Owner's Manual recommends. For most cars, premium gasoline offers no benefit. Unless your car has a high-performance engine and your manufacturer recommends it, use less expensive gas.

$200.00-$400.00 per year

*PRICES & PRICE RANGES EXCLUDE TAX, HAZ-MAT/SUPPLY FEE

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