Nov
17
2009
Enter for a chance to win the Sears Auto Center $5,000 Tire Sweepstakes!
Hit the road this season with new tires for you and five friends!
Grand prize new Tires for You PLUS 5 friends or 25 -1st prizes of $25 Sears Gift Cards.
Enter now > http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Auto+Sweeps?adCell=W2
Nov
10
2009
Today I had an excellent opportunity to be a guest on a Blog Talk Radio Show- Vehicle Vibes. Joining me on the show was Julia (Region Manager), Yvonne (Assoc. Buyer-Tires) and Meghan (Assoc. Buyer- Over the Counter items). We had about 25 minutes to answer questions about Car Care, Maintenance, and how to winterize your vehicle.
Thanks Vehicle Vibes for having us on the show! *Denise (SearsAuto Social Media Manager)
Click the link to listen to the show:
Oct
15
2009
Halloween is approaching quickly. It's that time of year to find the most unique, fun, or original costume. Please take extra percussion's and follow the recommend safety guidelines listed on carcare.org, http://www.carcare.org/car-care-articles/halloween.
I want to hear about your costumes- I will vote for my favorite. Pictures welcome!
Oct
11
2009
Sears Auto Center in Sanford, FL hosted a Classic Car show with over 125 Cars and several hundred spectators. This Car Show was the 1st Annual American Muscle and Classic Car Show. It was sponsored by the local Mustang Car Club.
Sep
30
2009
"It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it." Albert Einstein
How do you give back to the community? I would like to hear your story.
Sears
Auto Center #2901 Warren, MI took part in an event for a volunteer group called
Time Team Detroit. This group is for a great cause and participates in clean up
around the neighborhood. This store helped landscape & clean up at the local
high school. The event was hosted by popular radio show called Mojo in the Morning
& Melanie the host recognized & promoted the store! Way to go #2901
& #2952, we are proud! Posted on http://www.facebook.com/searsauto
Sep
24
2009
Next tasks:
Stop in your local Sears Auto Center for winter tires, winter over the counter products, Emergency kits, DieHard Batteries & Battery service, maintenance services and so much more! Sears Auto can winterize your vehicle for you! Open 7 days a week.
Follow SearsAuto on Twitter or Fan SearsAuto on Facebook for exclusive offers.
Aug
11
2009
A co-worker recently bought a 2009 Chevy Impala. This brought back memories because my first car was a 1971 Chevy Impala. My grandpa Frank had bought her new when I was only one year old. Grandpa Frank passed away in 1982 and my parents stored it until I turned 16. I was hoping for a cute (used) sports car for my birthday, so imagine my surprise when I was presented with the Impala. The “smurf-mobile” as we affectionately referred tot, was blue metallic with a white top (similar to the picture below). It had four doors and bench seats (which of course us teenagers enjoyed). She had a 350 cu in (5.7 L) turbo fire V8 engine that hauled A$$. Mostly I used the Impala to take my siblings to school, to my job at the DQ and of course cruising on Friday and Saturday nights. I remember taking her out on the country roads and getting her up to 175! She had power and sass and passed everything in sight- except gas stations.
Unfortunately my time with the smurf wasn’t long. Freshman weren’t allowed to have cars on campus so when I went to college my sister inherited the beast. Then each of my brothers got turns with her. My parents sold the smurf-mobile while I was in college. And that car is STILL on the road today. She’s 38 years old and still runs great! My Dad saw ole blue at the gas station last week and said that she’s looking a bit rusty from the spot where I hit a telephone pole with her, but other than that she’s still in great shape. They just don’t make them like that anymore. Whatever you do - don’t call her a clunker. Feel free to share stories and post pix of your first car!
Author: Heather Arellano
Aug
05
2009
August is a very exciting time for Sears Automotive with the launch of Sears Blue Automotive Crew and National Automotive Month!
Sears Automotive Blue Crew launched on August 2nd with No Interest/No Payments for 6 months on any Auto purchase over $199 with Sears Card- Everyday! The Sears Blue Automotive Crew concept really stands for an outstanding, high performance team that will do what it takes to satisfy our customers everyday. We would like to hear from you- let us know about your experience at Sears Auto and let us know what we can change in order to provide the best experience. We strive to be the best and the name you can trust.
National Automotive Month means outstanding offers! Here are some of the great offers: All Michelin Tires on sale plus Free Oil Changes for 1 year ($90 value via mail in rebate w/ purch of 4 Michelin Tires) thru 8/29, Best Tire Value in America-Goodyear WeatherHandler LS priced as low as $39.99 (P185/75R14), Hot Tire Buys, DieHard Offers, Shock & Strut offers, 40% off Michelin Floormats, Great deals on Custom Wheels and so much more throughout the month. It is also National Brake Safety month so we are offering Savings up to $100 on 4-wheel brake service!
Round 5 of FormulaD Drift Is This Weekend!
Darren McNamara and the Sears Auto Center / Falken Tires Saturn Sky will be Drifting towards another top finish this weekend at Evergreen Speedway near Seattle, Washington. D-Mac is in the hunt for the 2009 Formula D Championship and he along with the entire Falken Tires Drift team will be relying on a great group of Technicians from nearby Auto Centers to change the tires and keep the team moving.
Special Twitter and Facebook Offers this month!
In addition to the great deals above, we have and exclusive coupon for Twitter followers and Facebook fans. Follow SearsAuto on Twitter, or become a fan of Sears Auto Center on Facebook and find the link to receive $10 off your next Valvoline Oil Change. This offer is good until Aug. 31st.
Anyone need how to tips or advice?? Please let us know and we will have a professional respond!
Jul
17
2009
There is a lot going on in the workplace and in the world right now that could easily bring a person down, so let's talk about the power of a smile. A smile or a laugh is contagious and can make a person feel good. People who feel happy and are in good spirits are likely to be more productive. A person who feels good and has a positive attitude have increased oxygen, endorphins, and blood flow to the brain so in turn enables them to think more clearly and give increased energy. Who doesn't like to be around someone who is laughing or smiling? When you are surrounded by unhappy people or constant complaining, stress levels increase which mean productivity and creativity decrease. If employees are enjoying their time at work, it will help them and others around them excel at their job. A happy and fun workplace is not only more productive, but will attract others and in the end attract more profits. Here are a couple tips on how to use the power of smile and spread the happiness in your workplace:
1) take a couple seconds to smile at each other in the hallway/building, have eye contact and acknowledge that you at least see the person and grant them with a friendly smile
2) when things go wrong, don't complain or spend time exerting negative energy. Accept it, figure out what went wrong, move on and use as a learning in the future
3) be happy and think about all the positives that do exist in your life, focusing on negative will take up all of your energy
4) post fun facts, show your sense of humor, have team building activities and SMILE!
Jul
07
2009
This weekend will be full of excitement as Sears Auto Center! FormulaD drift event will be held in HOT LAS VEGAS July 10-11. Darren McNamara and the Falken Team have been amazing this year and they are READY to win again in Vegas! Last event in NJ. -Darren McNamara verses Vaughn Gitten Jr. for the WIN! The first race of the championship run where two of the top names in Drift (and teammates) battle it out! Falken team swept the podium- Darren 1st place followed by his Falken teammates!
At the same time- Jamie McMurray will be racing the #26 Sears Auto Center/Valvoline Ford at Chicagoland Speedway. Jamie McMurray exploded onto the Nascar Sprint Cup Series scene in October, 2002 when he shocked the racing world by winning his first Nascar Cup race in only his second start! Off the track, Jamie McMurray's foundation supports autism awareness and autism research programs!
We are so proud to have both drivers representing Sears Auto Center this coming weekend! Cheer them on and follow our updates on www.facebook.com/searsauto and www.twitter.com/searsauto.
