LDJ AUTO BODY AND CUSTOM SHOP ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW MECHANICAL SHOP!

LDJ Auto Body is announcing the grand opening of our new, full service, mechanical shop!

Since 2009, LDJ Auto Body has been the #1 choice for our customers for auto body, collision, and auto paint repair. As most of you know, our new facility, located at 10915 East Bay Road, opened in November and we are happy to announce that our complete, mechanical shop is now open for business!

That's right! In addition to the best auto body and collision repairs and factory and custom paint.....LDJ Auto now offers you the same great service and pricing for all your mechanical needs too!

From maintenance jobs, like oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups, to major mechanical work, including complete engine and transmission change outs, LDJ Auto truly is “your one stop shop” for everything automotive!

Our mechanical technicians are all ASE certified and have over 30 years experience in engine and mechanical maintenance, trouble-shooting, and repair!

We now offer ALL mechanical services, including brake jobs, belt replacement, alternators, starters, radiator service and repair, a/c recharging and repair and much, much, more all at the same, great prices and quality our customers have always relied on.

LDJ Auto Body's new location also offers exhaust repair and replacement, suspension work and full welding services too! We can also fabricate many of those “impossible to find” parts for our restoration customers.

Don't forget, our new location is open weekends to help our customers meet their busy schedules. We know that most vehicle repairs are not planned! Repair work can really throw the wrench into your busy days......so we not only offer weekend appointments, but also early drop-offs and late pick-ups to help in avoiding costly rentals and the inconvenience of “finding a ride” to work!

Our customers are the best! To show our appreciation, LDJ Auto will be offering some great sales and promotions including coupons, mobile applications for scheduling, and loyalty rewards! Register for our newsletter, LDJ Auto Body's Car, Truck and Motorcycle News, today to receive the latest information on how to save big money on all your maintenance and vehicle repair needs. You'll get weekly updates and emails for ALL of our promotions. You can even schedule your appointments on-line!

Stop in and see us today for unbelievable prices on oil changes, brakes, and tune-ups! Get free estimates on ALL YOUR MECHANICAL NEEDS!

Remember, ALL OF OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! We offer “labor only” estimates! Bring your own parts and save money! New and used parts! And, as always, your vehicle will be DONE ON TIME, EVERY TIME!

LDJ Auto Body and Mechanial, your “one stop shop for everything automotive!

Call and schecule your appointment today at (813) 644-4497.

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LDJ AUTO BODY AND CUSTOM SHOP ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW MECHANICAL SHOP!

LDJ Auto Body is announcing the grand opening of our new, full service, mechanical shop!

Since 2009, LDJ Auto Body has been the #1 choice for our customers for auto body, collision, and auto paint repair. As most of you know, our new facility, located at 10915 East Bay Road, opened in November and we are happy to announce that our complete, mechanical shop is now open for business!

That's right! In addition to the best auto body and collision repairs and factory and custom paint.....LDJ Auto now offers you the same great service and pricing for all your mechanical needs too!

From maintenance jobs, like oil changes, lubrication and tune-ups, to major mechanical work, including complete engine and transmission change outs, LDJ Auto truly is “your one stop shop” for everything automotive!

Our mechanical technicians are all ASE certified and have over 30 years experience in engine and mechanical maintenance, trouble-shooting, and repair!

We now offer ALL mechanical services, including brake jobs, belt replacement, alternators, starters, radiator service and repair, a/c recharging and repair and much, much, more all at the same, great prices our customers have always relied on.

LDJ Auto Body's new location also offers exhaust repair and replacement, suspension work and full welding services too! We can also fabricate many of those “impossible to find” parts for our restoration customers.

Don't forget, our new location is open weekends to help our customers meet their busy schedules. We know that most vehicle repairs are not planned! Repair work can really throw the wrench into your busy days......so we not only offer weekend appointments, but also early drop-offs and late pick-ups to help in avoiding costly rentals and the inconvenience of “finding a ride” to work!

Our customers are the best! To show our appreciation, LDJ Auto will be offering some great sales and promotions including coupons, mobile applications for scheduling, and loyalty rewards! Register for our newsletter, LDJ Auto Body's Car, Truck and Motorcycle News, today to receive the latest information on how to save big money on all your maintenance and vehicle repair needs. You'll get weekly updates and emails for ALL of our promotions. You can even schedule your appointments on-line!

Stop in and see us today for unbelievable prices on oil changes, brakes, and tune-ups! Get free estimates on ALL YOUR MECHANICAL NEEDS!

Remember, ALL OF OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! We offer “labor only” estimates! Bring your own parts and save money! New and used parts! And, as always, your vehicle will be DONE ON TIME, EVERY TIME!

LDJ Auto Body and Mechanial, your “one stop shop for everything automotive!

Call and schecule your appointment today at (813) 644-4497.

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Preventative Maintenance - The Key to Big Savings On Auto Repair!

The New Year has begun. Time to think about those new year's resolutions! If you're ike most people, new year's resolutions start out with the right idea in mind. The biggest problem is that many people try to implement either too many or set goals that simply cannot be reached either without help or that are unreasonable.

After many failed New Year's resolutions myself, I decided to take a look at what things I ACTUALLY have enough self dicipline to implement. One thing I really want to work on this year is "saving money". Each year when tax time arrives I see the books and each year I realize that there are many ways to save money that are both easy to do AND cost effective to implement! (There's no point in spending a million dollars to save a half million!)

One way to put some extra dollars in your pocket is through implementing a "preventative maintenance" program. Preventative maintenance means simply that. Prevent problems before they happen. In almost any circumstance, preventing a problem from happening is less expensive than fixing the problem once it HAS happened.

One place to implement a great preventative maintenance program is with your vehicle! Let's face it. Auto repairs are expensive. But, with vehicles, there are MANY ways to help prevent problems from happening that are WAY less expensive than the problems themselves.

Start with standard maintenance items like oil changes, lubrication, and brakes. These items are inexpensive to do, but, will save hundreds and even thousands of dollars in repairs if left undone! Let's take a look at the actual cost of doing some of these items.

Changing brake pads is a great one to start with. First of all, the brake pad manufacturer's actually provide you with a warning when this needs to be done! That's what all that "squeaking" is about! When you hear your brakes start to squeak, it means that the pads have worn down sufficiently to require replacement. The manufacturer installs "squeakers", small metal pieces that come in contact with your rotors and cause them to "squeak" thereby letting you know they are worn. A great idea when you think about it! Problem is....most people don't pay attention to this "squeaking" when it happens.

Make this a priority on your vehicle "preventative maintenance" program and here's what it can save you...... Replacing the brake pads on your vehicle will run you approximately $30 per wheel to accomplish. Purchase brake pads with a lifetime warranty and the cost is reduced to $20 per wheel the next time you do it! How does this save you money? Letting your brakes go until the "squeaking" stops....and it will......will cause the brake "rotors" to become damaged. Once they are damaged, they need to be replaced. Add $20 labor to each wheel AND the cost of the rotors (anywhere from $20 to $120 each depending on your vehicle)!!! Now there's a "chunk of change" that you COULD still have in your pocket had you done your preventative maintenance!

Next, let's take a look at changing your oil. Depending on your vehicle and the type of oil used, oil changes usually run anywhere from $20 to $40 depending on your vehicle and that includes the oil! Oil should be changed around every 3000 miles or every 3 months, whichever comes first.

Oil is the key ingredient in keeping your car, truck, suv or what have you running smoothly. Few things in your vehicle's motor are as important as oil! And, the bad things is, the things that happen when you DON'T change your oil are numerous AND far exceed the cost of a simple oil change! The worst of these being a blown engine! Yup, spending the "small change" for an oil change every 3 months COULD potentially save you the cost of a new motor, which, in some older vehicles, may exceed the cost of the vehicle itself! Also, when you change the oil, it's a good idea to lubricate the rest of the vehicle at the same time. Most oil change services include this lubrication. However, if you're a do-it-yourself'er, don't forget to lube the rest of the car while you're at it!

So, is everyone hearing the point I'm getting at here? I know these things are a pain. We're all busy and squeazing in an oil change or brake job into our busy schedules is hard. I don't mean that sarcastically, I mean it literally. If you're like most of us, we don't have enough time in the day as it is! But, working these things into our busy schedules CAN and WILL save money in the long run.

I have only touched base on two little items that will help save you money in 2012 and the list goes on and on. We will continue to give you ideas on money saving tips in the future! Please feel free to comment back with ideas of your own! After all, the idea here IS to help each other out!

Happy 2012 and we'll talk to you soon!

Larry and Dee Blackman
LDJ Auto Body and Mechanical
ldjautobody@yahoo.com

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