Monday, November 4, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
4 Ways to Reduce Allergy Symptoms
Need some relief from the sneezing, nasal congestion, and watery eyes? Try these 4 ways to reduce you allergy symptoms.
1. Keep Windows Shut
By keeping your windows and doors shut you can seal out a lot of pollen from your home. Less pollen equals less allergies.
2. Dry your clothes in a dryer
Again, keeping things pollen free is key, so if your clothes are covered in pollen you’re in for a rough day. Use a dryer to dry your clothes instead of drying them outside on a clothesline.
3. Avoid Being Outdoors in the Mornings
Pollen counts are usually higher in the morning, so stay inside to avoid symptoms flaring.
4. Clean the Air in Your Home
Yes keeping your windows and doors shut can help keep pollen out, but some will inevitably sneak in. Plus, what about all the pollen that is in your home already? There are “air cleaning” filters available for your furnace and air conditioning system that will actually pull pollen out of the air in your home.
Ten Simple & Inexpensive Design Tricks
1. One can change up any room with a simple color change. PAINTING a room with a new color makes the space feel new Take a risk!
2. What more fun is there than picking out a NEW AREA RUG for either over your carpet or hardwood floors. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Remember your floor can be your “fifth” wall. And a great place to pull accent colors
3. You can bring new life to your sofa, by adding new ACCENT PILLOWS. Be creative and have fun!
4. Adding a FABRIC to your windows gives character and interest not only to your windows but your entire room.
5. Re-visit your ACCESSORIES. And if this is not the time to purchase any, just simply trade out accessories from other rooms of your home. Even placing a photo album or a book on your coffee table adds a new dimension.
6. Adding a POT with some GREENERY or just decorative sticks adds softness and a eco-friendly feeling to any room.
7. REARRANGING THE FURNITURE in a room makes you feel that you are in an entirely new space.
8. Creating a FAMLY PHOTO WALL adds a personal touch and can be the start of interesting conversations with your friends and family.
9. NEW LIGHTING or LAMPS can add ambiance warm up a helps a dark area
10. Adding a NEW THROW, tossed over a chair or sofa, brings new colors and texture, while giving your room a cozy and warm feeling.
Content Courtesy of Carpet Town
Monday, July 8, 2013
Top Ten Gas/Fuel Savings Tips for your Auto
1. Avoid Going High Speeds
As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.
2. Do Not Accelerate Rapidly or Brake Hard
By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.
3. Always Keep Tires Properly Inflated
Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.
4.Use A/C Sparingly
When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.
5. Keep Windows Closed
Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.
6. Service Vehicle Regularly
Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
7. Use Cruise Control When Possible
Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
8. Avoid Carrying Heavy Loads
Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.
9. Avoid Long Idles
If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.
10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle
When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle's rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.
As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.
2. Do Not Accelerate Rapidly or Brake Hard
By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.
3. Always Keep Tires Properly Inflated
Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.
4.Use A/C Sparingly
When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.
5. Keep Windows Closed
Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.
6. Service Vehicle Regularly
Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
7. Use Cruise Control When Possible
Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
8. Avoid Carrying Heavy Loads
Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.
9. Avoid Long Idles
If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.
10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle
When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle's rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Happy Candy Month!
June is National Candy Month.
What is your favorite guilty sugar rush?
David Hobbs: Peanut Brittle & Caramels
Jaime/Marketing: Gummy Bears
Liz/BDC: Reese's Cups
Sarah/BDC: Chocolate
Mike/Service: Skittles
John/Service: Sourpatch Kids
Mike/Parts Manager: Twix Bar
Why We Are A Dealer FOR the People.
Why We Are A Dealer FOR the People...
Just a couple years ago, customer service at David Hobbs Honda was always our motto and goal. And you know what? We were pretty good at it. Our repeat and referral business was consistent and we had a strong service business too. But yet I noticed something wasstill missing.
It occurred to me we were all becoming more and more disillusioned with the state of the automotive market. The economy was in a recession and competition was employing cutthroat practices. And there was becoming less face to face customer interaction in the way local dealers were selling online. The selling/buying experience overall was becoming a robotic and impersonal day-in and day-out routine. My long-time salespeople weren't happy and I was stressed. I found that I was starting to dread a job that I used to wake up in the morning feeling excited about.
And then suddenly... I got a wake-up call. Right out of the blue my childhood and long-time best friend suddenly died of a heart attack and he was three months younger than I. It really made me take stock of my situation. So I personally decided that I had to make a change in the direction of my work life, not just for myself but for my employees. I wanted to do something different that would bring satisfaction to my team again and those that we have served for over twenty-five years in the community. Something that wasn’t just about pushing metal out the door with a faceless online quote. I wanted to help SOLVE our customer's problems in a meaningful way.
With the country still in recovery and so many people struggling with jobs, paychecks and just trying to keep their heads above water, I wanted us to help our customers get a nicer, newer car within their means and dreams. And that is exactly what we have been transitioning into this year: A Dealer FOR The People. My staff and I are excited again to deliver a great experience by helping each customer solve whatever auto, financial or credit challenges they may have.
Gregory Hobbs
Just a couple years ago, customer service at David Hobbs Honda was always our motto and goal. And you know what? We were pretty good at it. Our repeat and referral business was consistent and we had a strong service business too. But yet I noticed something wasstill missing.
It occurred to me we were all becoming more and more disillusioned with the state of the automotive market. The economy was in a recession and competition was employing cutthroat practices. And there was becoming less face to face customer interaction in the way local dealers were selling online. The selling/buying experience overall was becoming a robotic and impersonal day-in and day-out routine. My long-time salespeople weren't happy and I was stressed. I found that I was starting to dread a job that I used to wake up in the morning feeling excited about.
And then suddenly... I got a wake-up call. Right out of the blue my childhood and long-time best friend suddenly died of a heart attack and he was three months younger than I. It really made me take stock of my situation. So I personally decided that I had to make a change in the direction of my work life, not just for myself but for my employees. I wanted to do something different that would bring satisfaction to my team again and those that we have served for over twenty-five years in the community. Something that wasn’t just about pushing metal out the door with a faceless online quote. I wanted to help SOLVE our customer's problems in a meaningful way.
With the country still in recovery and so many people struggling with jobs, paychecks and just trying to keep their heads above water, I wanted us to help our customers get a nicer, newer car within their means and dreams. And that is exactly what we have been transitioning into this year: A Dealer FOR The People. My staff and I are excited again to deliver a great experience by helping each customer solve whatever auto, financial or credit challenges they may have.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
Gregory Hobbs
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
This little pup feels right at home in his Honda!
Do you have any cute pics of your pets taking a ride in your Honda? Please send to flynn.jaime@gmail.com and we'll post on our blog!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Maroon 5 Headlines Honda Civic Tour!
Maroon 5 is the big headliner for this year's Honda Civic Tour. Click here to learn more about the tour and enter the 'Fly Away Sweeps'. http://civictour.honda.com/hondacivictour
Help make DHH the #1 Dealer in MIlwaukee!
Please vote for David Hobbs in the Best Dealers Category for WISN's 'Best of Milwaukee' contest. Thanks to all of our customers and friends that support us every year.
http://wisn-springfever.cityvoter.com/david-hobbs-honda/biz/541114
Monday, March 4, 2013
A Dealer for You!
David Hobbs Honda – A Dealership for the People
David Hobbs Honda stands behind every New Honda and ‘Hand Picked’ Used Vehicle we sell by including a comprehensive 3 month/3000 mile warranty.
Our For the People, no obligation credit approval process will have you driving a nicer, newer car in no time.
We have an A+ BBB rating and are a three-time BBB Torch Award Finalist for Ethics in Business so you can trust that you will have a delightful experience at our dealership.
Whether you’re looking to Purchase, Finance or Service your vehicle, or to locate Genuine Honda Parts and Accessories, you will always find superior customer service and exceptional prices in a no-hassle environment at David Hobbs Honda.
When you purchase a vehicle from David Hobbs Honda, we guarantee that every time you visit us, we will wash your car, provide you free gourmet coffee, Wi-Fi, and a shuttle to your destination of choice during any service work. It’s just our way of saying, “Thank You!”
David Hobbs, A Dealer FOR the People. We believe that everyone deserves to drive a nicer, newer car. So give us a call today to see what the car experts can do for you!
http://hobbsforthepeople.com/ http://www.davidhobbs.com/
Monday, February 18, 2013
Happy President's Day!
President's Day Trivia
-The tallest president was Lincoln at 6'4"; at 5'4" James Madison was the shortest.
-John Tyler fathered 15 children.
-Vice Presidents were originally the presidential candidates receiving the second-largest number of electoral votes.
-Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms
-The oldest president inaugurated was Reagan, age 69. The youngest was Kennedy, age 43.
-FDR was the only president to serve three full terms
-Presidents Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe all died on the 4th of July; Coolidge was born on that day.
Who do you think was the most influential president?
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