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Summer's Coming

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(Summer's Coming) Getting Ready For The Road  This past weekend my bitter half and I .. Oops I mean my better half and I hit the road for a couple's weekend retreat, It was a small one 500 miles round trip. I put My old trusty steed the gas hog in the garage and decide to rent a small compact economy car . That sucker got 28.9 mpg i think it only held 12 gal though..  Anyway enough of the ramblings of an old man..  When I picked it up the tire light was on and no washer fluid. So that got me thinking . How many times do we hit the road without checking the small stuff? Here are a few things we need to check before starting the great adventure. 1.  CHECK THE TIRES I always check the tires: the air pressure and the tread before going on a trip.  Check the weather, too, because you need your tires to hold up in the rain (summer rainstorms can come out of the blue, but try to be prepared.)   Do it a few days in advance, that way you can either fix your tires or you can get new ones
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OLD MAN WINTER HAS ARRIVED

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That old ground hog wasn't kidding was he old man winter slammed us with a vengeance. As I was driving home (in all the madness) I was nervously watching other drivers They would speed up, slow down , speed up slow down, Then they would brake hard. That really isn't a great idea.  This is what I've learned in my many years of driving  Yes I even spent 3 years in Alaska while in military. First things first like always prepare, prepare and prepare again Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops Make sure the cooling system is in good working order Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car If using all-season tires, check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch Check the tire pressure; tire pressure drops as the temperature drops Check your wiper blades and replace if needed Add wiper fluid rated for -30 degrees  Finally keep you fuel tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze.                    
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Working With Covid-19

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Working With Covid-19 Let's face it Covid is changing the way we work and socialize in the work place, It doesn't matter if  it is with our customers  or associates. With the help of the world health organization I've put together a series of questions and answers. God Bless each of you and stay safe What are the symptoms of COVID-19? COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2.  WHO first learned of this new virus on 31 December 2019, following a report of a cluster of cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are Fever Dry cough Fatigue Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include: Loss of taste or smell, Nasal congestion, Conjunctivitis (also known as red eyes) Sore throat, Headache, Muscle or joint pain, Different types of skin rash, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea, Chills or dizziness. Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease include: Shortness of breath, Loss of a
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No Bump No Grind Why Change Struts When They Ride Fine

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 This is a question we all have heard after recommending replacement of the your  struts and/or shock absorbers on a vehicle. This recommendation is usually made based on a visual inspection of your vehicle's suspension components it could be your shocks , struts or the front steering system. Most Manufacture's recommend that you replace shocks and struts at around 100,000 miles or sooner depending on the driving conditions of your area, coupled with the driving style of the principle driver, will determine how long these parts will perform satisfactorily. During the inspection, we  will be looking for signs of fluid leaks that indicate one reason to recommend replacement. we  will also look at how the tires are wearing. These parts are designed to control the tires, to keep them in contact with the road surface as much as possible. If vehicle tires are free to bounce they are not as effective at gripping the road, so steering, handling, and braking are all affected. Shocks and
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Christmas Spirit

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What is Christmas spirit? The story of the first Christmas isn't a fairy tale or a story only to be told at Christmastime. It is a true story of God's immense love for mankind.  God loved man so much that He sent His only Son to be born of a virgin, live a sinless life and die as a sacrifice for the sin of all men Many aspects make up the  the spirit of Christmas . Giving, hope, good cheer, love, understanding, helping, goodwill towards all people . These are the feelings of Christmas, The ideology we have been  taught through the ages, the ideas  that support the things that go along with this beautiful holiday like Presents, children, Xmas trees, decorations, parties, cookies & candy, and such. Christmas has tremendously lost its meaning over the years. It has become all about presents and receiving, especially for younger children. ... The whole idea of Christmas has nothing to do with its true meaning. Many children probably don't even know that we celebrate it beca
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Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Winter

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This list will help you avoid no-starts, frozen doors and windows, engine freeze-up and accidents. Plus, see our must-have winter car emergency kit. Test Your Car Battery Car batteries have a limited life. Don't wait for yours to fail and leave you stranded. You can check the condition of the battery, starting and entire charging system with a computerized battery tester. Besides testing voltage, a computerized battery tester checks for internal resistance and conductance, giving you a good idea of the battery's overall condition. Plus, the tester also checks the condition of your starter and alternator. Make sure you buy a battery tester that works on conventional lead acid batteries, as well as gel and absorbed glass mat (AGM) styles. That way you can use the same tester on your motorcycle and lawn and garden equipment. Don't want to invest in a tester? Here at Triple T we will check yours for free when we change your oil .  Clean Your Battery Terminals Corrosion buildup
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Credit And Covid -19

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 The Covid-19 crisis has affected each and everyone of us. The way we work, the way we spend even the way we worship and fellowship. Job structures are changing daily to better protect the workforce. Here at Triple T we realize that you are stressed to the max and we sympathize, We are here for you, We offer a wide range of services, to include free pick up and delivery, payment options starting as low as $20  dollars with or without credit.. Sometimes it's best to pay the unexpected in installment plans and we can help you with that.  In its most basic sense, credit means having the use of something before you pay for it. This ability to borrow adds flexibility to planning and makes it possible to pay for an unexpected expense over a period of time. There are many types of credit that you can choose from, and each has its own terms and purpose. Here at Triple T we have several lenders and options to best fit your needs and we can make it stress free and easy. So if you've been
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