At Long Hill Auto, we believe that being a good neighbor
means
supporting local organizations as well as providing
reliable, trustworthy
service to our customers.
As an example, here is a letter from a local
Girl Scout Cadet troop earning their Car Sense
badge.
From: Jenny...
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007
5:48 PM
To: 'Bob
Arlotta'
Subject: Girl Scout Badge
Bob:
Thanks so much for taking this on. My girls are going to really
enjoy this, and learn a lot!
The badge we are working on is the CAR SENSE badge. We need to
complete the following requirements (more or less):
-Let the girls see how to check fluids (Oil, Transmission Fluid,
Brake Fluid, Power steering fluid) how often, & cost estimates
for this service (let them get involved as much as possible).
-Discuss other typical repair problems and cost estimates:
reline brakes; re-align
wheels and balance tires; replace belts, steering lines and
hoses; replace damaged or loose parts in the exhaust system;
replace shock absorbers...
-Let the girls see how (or help, if possible) to change the oil
and oil filter on a car; how is used oil disposed of (recycled?)
-Check tire pressure with a gauge.
-Let the girls see how (or help, if possible) to change a tire.
-Talk about anti-lock brakes VS
traditional brakes. How does ALB affect your driving ability in
inclement weather and emergency situations?
-Talk about how cars have become computerized - what does this
mean for mechanics? What are the
implications for drivers? (If you worked on cars before
computers, are there any advantages of
not having computers in cars? What are
the advantages of computers in cars?)
-The girls will need to ask you Career questions: What was your
training for this job? Schooling? On the job experience?
Previous jobs? What else is involved in running an auto mechanic
business besides repairing cars? Etc.
...anyone who goes to this extent for
a customer must be the best auto mechanic around!
FYI - We are GS Senior Troop 814, 10th
grade at Ridge HS, Basking Ridge....
Thanks again,
Jenny
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