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Lee Bracken — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:00:26 +0000

Get a FREE $5.00 gift card

to Subway with any $25 or more purchase from our NAPA parts counter or our NAPA AutoCare service center.

While supplies last !

Use a penny – Drive Safe

Lee Bracken — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:09:05 +0000

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Tire Tread Depth – Washington vs. Lincoln

Today’s Brackens AutoCare article discusses the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, Enterprise area drivers tend to focus on brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Enterprise motorists have to have tires with enough traction to translate braking power into stopping power.

Let’s focus on stopping in wet Enterprise conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can’t move the water, the tire will actually ride on top of a thin film of water.

That’s called hydroplaning. At Brackens AutoCare we want our customers to know that if it’s really bad, you can actually spin out of control. At best, you won’t stop as fast.

So how does a tire move water? It has channels for water to flow through. Look at a tire and you’ll see channels: channels that run around the tire and channels that flow across the tire. They’re designed to direct water away from the tire so it can contact the road better.

And the deeper the channel, the more water it can move. A brand new tire has very deep channels and can easily move a lot of water. As the tire wears down, the channels become shallower and can move less water. When it wears down enough, it can seriously affect your ability to stop on wet Enterprise roads. So that’s why it’s so important for Enterprise drivers to replace the tires on their pickups when they get worn. Consumer Reports and other advocate groups call for a standard of 3/32 of an inch and they have the studies to prove it.

By comparison, you’ve probably seen the wear indicator that’s molded into tires. When tires are worn 3/32 of an inch, the tread wear bar is visible. So the recommended standard has twice the tread depth as a completely worn out tire.

And that little bit of additional tread makes a big difference. Stopping distances are cut dramatically on wet roads. A safe stop from UT freeway speeds with 4/32 of an inch of tread would result in a crash with worn out tires.

There’s an easy way to tell when a tire’s worn to 4/32 of an inch. Just insert a quarter into the tread. Put it in upside down. If the tread doesn’t cover George Washington’s hairline, it’s time to replace your tires. With a Canadian quarter, the tread should cover the numbers in the year stamp.

You’ve probably heard of this technique using a penny and Abe Lincoln’s head. That measure gives you 2/32 of an inch – half the suggested amount.

Of course, tires are a big ticket item for Enterprise car owners. Most of us want to get as many miles out of them as we can. But there’s a real safety trade-off. It’s your choice.

At Brackens AutoCare in Enterprise UT (84725) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 435.878.2251. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

Monobor-Chlorate Now ! What ???????

Lee Bracken — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:26 +0000

Now is the very best time to apply a granular vegetation killer to control those pesky spring and summer weeds. A 20 lb pail will effectively cover an area up to 1,000 sq.ft. Use it around or near asphalt, buildings, concrete, ditch banks, fence lines, gravel driveways, patios, picnic areas, sidewalks, storage yards, and vacant lots. The best scenario is to apply just before a rain storm or while there is a little snow on the ground. In order to work effectively is must be incorporated into the soil BEFORE the weed seeds begin to germinate in the early spring. Monobor-Chlorate provides a non-selective kill of weeds and grasses with a single treatment.

Stop by our store and talk with one of our several professionals who can provide you with more information on this “ready to use” product.

We Can Help !

Lee Bracken — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:46 +0000

Whatever your problem in life is, we can help ! At BRACKENS we have WD-40 in several sizes and many different types of duct tape in stock.

Is the World Coming to an End ???

Lee Bracken — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:02 +0000

Do you buy into the Mayan calendar theory that believes the end of the world as we know it is imminent? Supposedly the 5125 year Mesoamerican calendar actually ends on December 21, 2012. Doomsday predictors have coupled this with some biblical prophecy and some astronomical alignments and have concluded we need to prepare for world’s end in December. There is even a website (mayanlastday.com) that has popped up where you can actually purchase magnets and key chains with countdown clocks that allow you to track the coming apocalypse and supposedly prepare. Does it come as a surprise that you can actually download an app to track the ominous countdown on your android or iPhone. What will they think of next ?

Perhaps we should live our lives like this will really happen and we’ll have a better 2012.

FACEBOOK Gift Card Winners

Lee Bracken — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:49 +0000

The winner of our Facebook Contest for December was Mandi Bollinger. She won a deluxe 5 piece card table with padded chairs. Congratulations !

Beginning January we are changing our Facebook program and instead of a monthly contest, we are adding a “Fan of The Week” contest. Simply “like” a post on our facebook wall or make a ”comment” and you will be entered. Each Wednesday a new winner will be announced and will get a $20 gift card at BRACKENS.

BRACKENS FACEBOOK PAGE

Thanks !

Lee Bracken — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:58:35 +0000

Thanks to all of our great customers !

At time when many of our fellow independent stores are still struggling with the economic downturn and sluggish economy, we experienced a good year for 2011. We have excellent vendors in True Value, NAPA, DATS, and IFA and we strive to use the best of their many programs and products for our store.
We have already placed many orders for 2012 and look forward to another good year. Watch our Facebook page and Website for valuable information and special offers.

On The Spot

Lee Bracken — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:48 +0000

Brackens Napa AutoCare is please to introduce a new service that we believe will save our customers time and money. It is called “On The Spot” license renewal. Once a safety inspection is completed on a customers car or truck in our AutoCare center, you only need to bring that inspection certificate to our customer service counter to complete your registration. Using your credit card for payment, we will pay your license fees and print for you a new registration certificate. At the same time we will provide you with the new decal for your license plate. There is no longer a need to do the renewal online later and wait for your decal, or even worse you no longer need to drive to Hurricane in a time consuming trip to simply renew your license.

Let Chuck or Ryan help you with your safety inspection, and have Paul or Curtis finish the job with a new registration certificate and decal for your plate. It is fast, easy, and hassle free because it is “ON THE SPOT’.

Watch the YouTube video clip for more information.

Brackens AutoCare

Lee Bracken — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:16:28 +0000

What Customers Like About Us At Brackens AutoCare in Enterprise

At Brackens AutoCare in Enterprise, a big part of the service we provide for our customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we’re always open to questions. Even though we try to be proactive in our education, we sometimes get busy fixing cars and need a reminder. Please, just ask.

We’ve found our Enterprise customers like the service reminders. This is especially true of our returning customers. They’ve grown to trust that our recommendations are based on the pickup manufacturer’s published maintenance schedules and that we’re not just pulling them out of the air.

We know that you live a busy life in Enterprise with a lot more to think about than wondering if it’s time to replace your PCV valve. Part of our process when you come in to Brackens AutoCare is checking the manufacturer’s schedule to make sure we don’t overlook an important service for your pickup.

We hope you appreciate your courtesy inspection when you come in to Brackens AutoCare for service. If we find something unexpected, it’s good to know and if we don’t find anything wrong, you get a little peace of mind.

You know, customer satisfaction is very important to us at Brackens AutoCare. We want to run a lots of experience. and professional Enterprise automotive service operation. If we do, you’ll keep coming back and recommend us to your friends.

Give us a call:

Brackens AutoCare
591 East Main St
Enterprise, UT 84725

At Brackens AutoCare we install quality NAPA replacement parts. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

Clean your Air Filters

Lee Bracken — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:23:55 +0000

Clean Air For Your Engine Engine Air Filters

Perhaps you have taken your car in for an oil change has been told that the engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by your Brackens technician may determine that your filter it is visibly dirty and needs to be changed.

So between your pickup owner’s manual and your Brackens technician’s inspection there’s really no guesswork involved.

Now, most air filters purchased at Brackens don’t cost a lot to replace. It’s just that Utah people hate getting caught with an unexpected expense. On the plus side, though, changing a dirty air filter at Brackens AutoCare can often save enough on gas to pay for itself before your next oil change.

Think about a dirty furnace filter in your Enterprise area home. When it’s all clogged up, enough clean air can’t get through. In your pickup, that means that your engine can’t get as much air as it needs to burn the fuel efficiently. So it makes do with less air and has to use more gas to move your vehicle around Enterprise roads.

Your pickup actually needs about 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gas it burns. Engine air filters don’t cost much in Enterprise at Brackens AutoCare. When it’s time to change yours, just get it done. You’ll save money, have better performance and protect your engine.

Give us a call: 435-878-2251

Brackens AutoCare
591 East Main St
Enterprise, UT 84725