 This has been a wild and crazy year! We’re all trying our best to adapt to the “new normal” way of doing just about everything, and the list keeps getting longer than anyone could ever have imagined. Around the holidays everyone young and old will most likely feel it’s impact the most. As the year 2020 finally comes to a close Octane Garage NJ would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, with hope for a better new year. (732)509-9911 OCTANEGARAGENJ.com  Holiday shopping can be a challenge but we have an idea they won’t be expecting. Octane Garage NJ has Gift Certificates available in any amount you choose for a unique gift idea for students, office grab bag gift, the “hard to buy for” friend or relative, or for anyone meticulous about their car. These certificates work the same as cash, and there are no additional charges or fees. Each certificate can be used toward any routine maintenance, long overdue repair, or something like a remote starter. For a truly unique gift for someone special or for under the tree just stop by and we’ll make one just for you . Octane Garage is located at 10 School Ave, Somerset, NJ. We wish you all have a safe and happy holiday! (732)509-9911, or OCTANEGARAGE.com.
 The 2020 holiday season is here, along with the weather that creates driving conditions ranging from difficult to dangerous, especially if there is ice. There’s nothing anyone can do about the weather, but there are a few simple things you can do to make traveling in these conditions a bit less treacherous. Being prepared with a few basic tools, like a good scraper, perhaps a small compact shovel in case you get plowed in when away from home. A simple “survival kit” if you are ever stranded in bad weather is a good idea to have in your car. Family Handyman Magazine published “13 Things You Need in Your Winter Survival Kit” in this article, rb.gy/oucbva. Some of their ideas are pretty basic, but there are a few creative suggestions as well. With effective #wipers and #headlights, a healthy #battery, and #tires with decent tread, you should be able to avoid most weather related driving problems. If we can help with any of these suggestions, or if you need a good #mechanic for #auto.repair just call us at Octane Garage NJ at (732)-509-9911, OCTANEGARAGENJ.COM. Stay safe!
 With the beginning of the holiday season for 2020 #Octane.Garage.NJ would like to take the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our customers. With the current circumstances this year of Covid19 we want to extend our thanks beyond the general “Happy Thanksgiving”. We are grateful to everyone for helping to make this “new normal” somewhat bearable. Our thanks go to all #essential.workers, including medical, police and fire, caregivers, food services, and delivery people who brave each day to help get us through tough and uncertain times. And to the parents, teachers, and students for trying to make the best of a very difficult transition to continue with education. None of the new challenges we face are easy ones, but for all who are doing their part to help keep others safe we are thankful. We’re hoping things get better for everyone real soon and wishing you all a safe, happy holiday from Octane Garage.
OCTANEGARAGE NJ.COM 10 SCHOOL AVE. SOMERSET, NJ (732)509-9911  We’ve all seen them, #auto.repair ads and coupons promising discounts on their services, typically for basic maintenance like an #oil.change. There is always fine print on these offers, they usually have limitations that may exclude your needs entirely, or provide very little benefit. Of course, they could not stay in business without being at least competitively priced for the area. It’s mostly a game played to bring new customers in, which is understandable, but are you getting your money’s worth? Quite often, no. ALLDATA, the leading provider of OEM service and repair information to the professional automotive service industry published an article regarding the use of discounts and how they really add up for the customer, or not. Read about how discounting doesn't always add up for the customers: rb.gy/tb9j1l. When the phone rings and there is a potential repair customer on the line we have a choice. We can offer a price quote and hope that it’s not too high and scares them away. Or the approach of a shop owner with decades of experience: offer a quote that’s competitive yet comparable to the local competition. This reflects the value of our shop’s commitment to the highest standards of #automotive.repair. Years of experience providing quality repairs, being honest and transparent with each customer is more important, and can create more repeat customers. The value of most discounts or coupons is frequently an illusion when you do the math.
 Driving home in the dark now, good #headlights and effective #wiper_blades are so critical for safe night driving. On AutoInc.org, the Car Care Council explains this in detail, rb.gy/ufb4zr. We can help, just call us at (732)509-9911, or OCTANEGARAGENJ.COM. Stay safe!
Local news agencies, rb.gy/clfi2m as well as Car and Driver, rb.gy/xdcfye as well as report a huge Ford recall which involves 350,000 Explorers manufactured from 2013-2017 sold both in Canada and in 22 States in the US. New Jersey is included in the recalled models which have rear suspension toe link problems, causing them to corrode and fracture causing at least 13 accidents and 6 injuries. Back in June of 2019, Ford issued a recall for 1.2 million Ford Explorers built between 2011 and 2017 for the same issue, and earlier this year issued a recall for the 2013–2018 Flex, Taurus SHO, Taurus police car, and Lincoln MKT due to the same rear suspension toe link. You can look up on the Ford website, https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls.html, where you can enter your VIN to see if you have one of these recalled vehicles.
 We are getting further into the fall season, which means the temperatures are getting ready to drop like the leaves. Taking advantage of the few milder days left in the forecast, there are a few simple things you can do to get ahead of the bitter cold weather. Farm & Fleet.com lists 5 things that are smart to take care of before the weather turns too nasty, rb.gy/7rz7rw. For example they mention a good waxing, the snow and ice will slide off a little easier. For a #battery.change, #windshield.wipers, #tire replacement, or for a complete check over which is included in every #oil.change, call us for an appointment at (732)509-9911. OCTANEGARAGENJ.com #auto.repair #mechanic #car.repair #auto.shop |
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