As many of you know, there was a huge tent set up in the middle of GarageTown's Stellar Park facility a few weeks back. GarageTown USA recently sponsored the Arizona radio station KSLX and their Ultimate Garage Giveaway. We were all there under the tent at the Stellar Airpark facility as KSLX slowly eliminated finalists amidst live music and hundreds of radio station fans until one final winner was announced.
Thank you to our Garagetown USA Stellar Park community for being so supportive of this event. We were happy to see many of you enjoying drinks and munchies and some great music. Todd Graham won the KSLX Ultimate Garage Giveaway contest. We caught up with him to ask a few questions.
How did you hear about the giveaway? From listening to KSLX.
What item were you looking forward to winning most and why?
The motorcycle, I have been trying to save to buy some sort of bike for a long time.
How confident were you that you would become one of the finalist?
For some strange reason I had a gut feeling that I was going to make the finals for sure.
What was the first thought that went through your head when you realized you were one of only two finalists and one of you was about to be named winner? I was really nervous and I was telling myself to just stay calm and don't jinx it. I turned to the young lady that was the eventual runner up and told her "good luck".
Who's the first person you told when you learned you were a finalist and what was their reaction? My wife, she thought I was joking about it.
What was your immediate reaction when your name was called as the winner? What did your significant other do? WOW, I won! I put hand hands in the air and jumped around a bit. My wife and kid had gone down the street to McDonalds for a bite to eat and to enjoy the AC, it was hot that day. I called her and told her I won, she thought I was kidding. Again.
What are your favorite items out of everything you won? The Victory Motorcycle and the surround sound.
How many people have you told about winning and what was their reaction? I told about 50 people and they all think I just got really lucky.
Had you ever ridden a motorcycle before and have you taken the new one for a ride? I have ridden just a few times and I now take the new bike out for short trips. The first ride was around the neighborhood a few times and I took our son for a few laps.
How has all of this changed your life? I now have a big tax bill headed my way in April.
Do you listen to the station more? I have always listened to KSLX and I always will.
Have you ever won a contest before and what did you win? Many years ago I won a lift ticket to a small ski area in Colorado
Will you enter more contests now? No, I think I have won my share.
Thanks Todd, and if you need a place for your toys, you can always find a home for them at GarageTown USA AZ.
Saturday, June 28
Wednesday, June 18
Summer Driving Tips
Summer is here. Often, people do not realize just how hot the inside of a vehicle can get. Here are some helpful tips for preparing to drive in the heated weather when you take your prized possession out of the garage.
Tint Your Windows or Buy a Sunshade: Laws vary by state. For instance, Arizona’s tinting law isn’t as strict as in many other states. The law says the front side windows must allow 35% of light to pass through the tint. Steering wheels can burn your hands to the touch after a few minutes in direct sunlight. Sunshades that sit inside your windshield when you leave your car prevent the sun from directly beating on your steering wheel, dash and upholstery. They may also help prevent fading and cracking and are a cost-effective alternative to tinting.
Park in the Shade: There “is” a temperature difference when you park in the shade. Walking an extra 50 feet isn’t such a bad move. It’s good for you. If you can’t park in the shade, figure out which way the sun sets, and make sure you don’t park in the direct path.
Keep These Items in Your Vehicle: Extra water for drinking and for the vehicle, a small towel to place on your seat before you leave the vehicle which will keep the seat from burning you when you sit down, a small bag of snacks or granola that will not spoil or melt from heat, a cooler or insulated shopping bag for keeping items cool on the way home from the store, a cell phone in case you get lost or in trouble, a first aid kit with ACE bandages, wrist brace, sunscreen (Towelettes, not a bottle), tweezers, Motrin or aspirin and an x-acto blade. Emergency items to keep handy include flares, jumper cables, blankets, extra clothes, gloves, paper towels, basic tools like wrenches, a ratchet and sockets, screwdrivers and pliers.
Don’t Leave These Items in Your Vehicle: Chocolate, milk or dairy products, anything packaged under pressure such as hairspray or soda, crayons, gum, lipstick, credit cards and any card with a magnetic strip or plastic.
Service Your Vehicle: Cars need special attention in dry weather and moreso in hot weather. Get your belts, batteries and fluids checked often and change your oil frequently.
Tint Your Windows or Buy a Sunshade: Laws vary by state. For instance, Arizona’s tinting law isn’t as strict as in many other states. The law says the front side windows must allow 35% of light to pass through the tint. Steering wheels can burn your hands to the touch after a few minutes in direct sunlight. Sunshades that sit inside your windshield when you leave your car prevent the sun from directly beating on your steering wheel, dash and upholstery. They may also help prevent fading and cracking and are a cost-effective alternative to tinting.
Park in the Shade: There “is” a temperature difference when you park in the shade. Walking an extra 50 feet isn’t such a bad move. It’s good for you. If you can’t park in the shade, figure out which way the sun sets, and make sure you don’t park in the direct path.
Keep These Items in Your Vehicle: Extra water for drinking and for the vehicle, a small towel to place on your seat before you leave the vehicle which will keep the seat from burning you when you sit down, a small bag of snacks or granola that will not spoil or melt from heat, a cooler or insulated shopping bag for keeping items cool on the way home from the store, a cell phone in case you get lost or in trouble, a first aid kit with ACE bandages, wrist brace, sunscreen (Towelettes, not a bottle), tweezers, Motrin or aspirin and an x-acto blade. Emergency items to keep handy include flares, jumper cables, blankets, extra clothes, gloves, paper towels, basic tools like wrenches, a ratchet and sockets, screwdrivers and pliers.
Don’t Leave These Items in Your Vehicle: Chocolate, milk or dairy products, anything packaged under pressure such as hairspray or soda, crayons, gum, lipstick, credit cards and any card with a magnetic strip or plastic.
Service Your Vehicle: Cars need special attention in dry weather and moreso in hot weather. Get your belts, batteries and fluids checked often and change your oil frequently.
Monday, June 16
Gas Saving Tips That Really Work
Now that filling your tank isn’t much different than buying dinner for two at a five-star restaurant, there are dozens of gas saving tips popping up all over the place. Edmunds.com decided to test a number of these supposedly helpful tips to see which really work. Tests were based on two separate fuel testing sessions using two cars from the Edmunds.com long-term fleet and driven on a 56-mile test loop.
Aggressive Driving vs Moderate Driving: Savings-Up to 37% savings. Recommendation: Stop driving like a maniac.
Lower Speeds Save Gas: Major savings on long road trips, average 12% savings. Recommendation: Drive the speed limit.
Use Cruise Control: Surprisingly effective way to save gas, average savings of 7% up to 14%. Recommendation: If you’ve got it, use it.
A/C On, Windows Up vs A/C Off, Windows Down: No measurable difference or savings. Recommendation: Stay comfortable, use you’re A/C.
Check Tire Pressure: No measurable difference in savings but important for safety and to reduce tire wear. Recommendation: Check your tire pressure often but don’t expect big savings.
Avoid Excessive Idling: More important than assumed, this can save up to 19%. Recommendation: Shut her down if you are stopping for longer than one minute and stop using fast food drive-through windows.
The good news is that you can drastically save your fuel consumption but you will have to change your driving habits. You’ll find additional benefits such as no speeding tickets, greater safety, reduced stress and lower repair bills for tires and brake pads. In the long run this will save you a great deal of money to spend on things that truly make you happy.
Aggressive Driving vs Moderate Driving: Savings-Up to 37% savings. Recommendation: Stop driving like a maniac.
Lower Speeds Save Gas: Major savings on long road trips, average 12% savings. Recommendation: Drive the speed limit.
Use Cruise Control: Surprisingly effective way to save gas, average savings of 7% up to 14%. Recommendation: If you’ve got it, use it.
A/C On, Windows Up vs A/C Off, Windows Down: No measurable difference or savings. Recommendation: Stay comfortable, use you’re A/C.
Check Tire Pressure: No measurable difference in savings but important for safety and to reduce tire wear. Recommendation: Check your tire pressure often but don’t expect big savings.
Avoid Excessive Idling: More important than assumed, this can save up to 19%. Recommendation: Shut her down if you are stopping for longer than one minute and stop using fast food drive-through windows.
The good news is that you can drastically save your fuel consumption but you will have to change your driving habits. You’ll find additional benefits such as no speeding tickets, greater safety, reduced stress and lower repair bills for tires and brake pads. In the long run this will save you a great deal of money to spend on things that truly make you happy.
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