2014 was a great year for us. We made a lot of new friends, gained a lot of new customers, were able to be a part of a lot of cool projects and kept a lot of families safe. We had a lot of laughs and shoveled more snow than we want to remember.
August was our busiest month (so happy it wasn't super hot this year!), followed by February as a close second (which was way too cold!). Our first job of 2014 was an oil change on a Hyundai Elantra. Our last job on the books for 2014 was a thermostat housing replacement on a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
In between we did brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, drums, shoes and fluid exchanges. We replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires and ignition coil. We performed timing belt services, replaced shocks, struts, tie rod ends, sway bar end links, ball joints, steering racks, power steering pumps, steering dampers, control arms, engine mounts, tires, light bulbs, light housings, clutches, flywheels, transmissions, transmission fluid and filters, exhaust pipes and mufflers, oxygen sensors, air flow meters, HVAC controls, A/C condensers, heater cores, batteries, water pumps, radiators, radiator hoses, drive belts, cup holders, window switches, driveshafts, axles, wheel bearings, wheel hubs, alternators, starters, catalytic converters, cylinder head gaskets, fuel pumps, fuel injectors, fuel tanks, injection pumps, oil pans, oil pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, thermostats, horns, keys, power door lock actuators, accelerator pedals, water temperature sensors, window regulators, parking brake cables, windshield wipers, turbo chargers and oil dipstick tubes.
Just a few of the things we did this year.
Our highlights:
January:
Fun job of the month: Install lowering module and exhaust on a 2008 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG
happy dance customer: mother of 3 and the owner of a 2007 Ford Explorer who's keyless entry now works again.
January also marked the launch of our oil change rewards program! We are happy to say that many of our 'not so on-timer's' have seriously upped their game to take advantage of earned savings and of course, limited edition Bill Marino Auto Repair prizes!
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| Trick or Treat Winter 2014 Prizes |
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| Trick or Treat Prizes |
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| Trick or Treat Rewards Cards |
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| Built Cylinder Head for 05 Mitsubishi Evo |
February:
Fun job of the month: Fuel system overhaul and injection pump on a 2001 Chevy K3500 courtesy of a rusting tank
happy dance customer: a very sweet older couple who had their failed washer fluid pump on their 2010 Nissan Versa, replaced during the peak of the snow/salt season
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| Valentine's Day Bill Marino Auto Repair Style |
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| Yet another snow storm |
March:
Fun job of the month: Timing belt, water pump, engine seals, glow plugs and front fuel lines on a 2000 VW Golf TDI with 389,000 miles on it and still running like a champ!
happy dance customer: a contractor was able to keep his 2003 Ford E350 working for him during his busy season
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| Bill's Birthday Cake! |
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| Birthday Pizza and Uno with friends |
April:
Fun job of the month: Turbo replacement on a 2002 VW Golf TDI and complete engine overhaul on a 2001 Honda CRV
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2005 Hyundai Elantra who is back to getting great fuel mileage after having her oxygen sensor replaced
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| Engine Rebuild for a 2001 CRV |
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| AN fittings welded by Bil |
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| Late Dinner at All American Burger in Gail's Talon (#fastcarfastfood) |
May:
Fun job of the month: Shocks all around and suspension compressor on a 2002 Yukon Denali
happy dance customer: The father of the recent grad who is newly driving a 2003 Acura TL after we gave the car new brakes and full inspection to ensure he is good and safe.
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| Bill explaining a transmission fluid exchange procedure to a customer |
June:
Fun job of the month: Custom Turbo Install on a 1987 Ford Mustang
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2009 Mini Cooper S who got his new Magnaflow mufflers installed - sounds great!
June unofficially became 'oil filter awareness month' where we put together a really great visual of how an oil filter works and the differences between lower quality and high quality oil filters. It has become a great conversational piece and we've gotten so many thank you's for putting it together. Missed it? have a read right here =)
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| Reviewing data logs from the Mustang's first trip after the turbo install |
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| Intake Manifold Gasket replacement on a 1993 Mercury Sable |
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| Nap Time |
July:
Fun job of the month: Front Case Gasket replacement on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500HD
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2002 Ford Excursion who had his front end steering and suspension components replaced, front brakes and fuel sender replaced. No worries to be had as he went out on a very long road trip with his grandkids!
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| Bill welding |
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| New flanges attached |
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| Gail hates this view (yes, she's up in the car on a raised lift) We were diagnosing a brake issue on a 2005 Hyundai Elantra |
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| Camshaft finally removed on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500HD, now to replace that leaking gasket |
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| Emergency Paper Shredder repair |
August:
Fun job of the month: Turbo Kit Install on a 2009 Honda Civic SI
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2005 545i who no longer has to worry about oil stains on his pavers after we replaced his oil pan.
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| Turbo Kit installed on a 2009 Honda Civic SI, now to program |
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| Looks great |
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| Magnus Tubular Subframe for a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
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| Gail having a little too much fun with the bubble wrap that came with the subframe |
September:
Fun job of the month: Brakes all around and Suspension on a 2006 Ford XL Super Duty
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2005 Chevy Malibu (her first car) that no longer has to worry about whether or not there is gas in her car because of a faulty gauge.
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| Replacing a faulty driver's side seatbelt in a 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 |
October:
Fun job of the month: Suspension/Power Steering Pump on a 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2007 Honda Accord who no long has to worry about poorly performing brakes and floaty steering after we replaced a failing caliper, front brakes and steering links. And he won a Starbucks gift card during our annual Trick or Treat!
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| Samson enjoying the sun on one of the last warm open door days of the year |
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| Trick or Treat 2014! |
November:
Fun job of the month: Drive Shaft Support Bearings and Suspension on a 2002 Mercedes Benz C32
happy dance customer: the owner of a 2007 Honda Civic who now has fully operating power windows after months without them
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| Who doesnt love new socks! |
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| Change of scenery for Gail |
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| This customer's engine failed in his 1999 VW Jetta TDI around 350,000 miles. We decided to take it apart to see what happened. The lifter bucket failed and broke the valve |
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| The valve embedded in the piston top. |
December:
Fun job of the month: Engine Replacement on a 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 and Fuel Injector replacement and valve cover gaskets on a 1994 300ZX
happy dance customer: the owners of a 1998 Lexus GS300 who no longer has to worry about his car trying to stall in traffic on his way to work
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| Swapping the known good components (mainly electrical components) and installing new pulleys and tensioner, belt, spark plugs and gaskets on the replacement engine. |
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| Happy Holidays! This was this years winner on our holiday card |
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| It's only fitting that the boy elf made a mess of things for the girl elf to clean up =) |
We would like to sincerely thank every single one of you for making our 2014 so special and for your constant encouragement and support.
We are very excited for 2015 and look forward to being able to continue to work with you.
Here's to wishing each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous New Year!
Cheers!
