Thank you to all of our customers who voted for us in the recent Best of Seminole contest! We are very excited to win two categories: Best Transmission Shop and Most Trusted Repair Shop.

For 2008 we have made a few changes that we hope will make things even better for our customers.

First, we have changed our website address to: www.harrellandbeverly.com. We think this is a lot easier to remember than our old one. Be sure to check it out often and tell your friends about it too.

Second, we have changed our name to:
Harrell & Beverly Transmissions - Automotive Service & Repair. This change reflects our expanded services that we now offer.

As our industry changes, we strive to stay updated and offer the latest services in the best ways possible. We always value your opinion and would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for our company. Please email us at HBT1959@bellsouth.net

           
Alvin D. Beverly            Don Beverly
President, Co-Owner       Vice President, Co-Owner

BEST OF SEMINOLE CONTEST RESULTS
Presented by The Sanford Herald

Thank you to all who voted for us in the recent Best of Seminole contest. We strive to give our customers the best service and these awards prove that we are doing just that. We are proud to be a part of this community and look forward to serving each of you during the next year. Stop by our shop to pick up your copy of the Best of Seminole results booklet (we only have a limited supply left).


iwantmorefish.com ROD AND REEL CONTEST WINNER
Check us out at: www.iwantmorefish.com

Congratulations to Rob Lucas of Orlando, FL for winning our December 15, 2007 drawing. Rob won a Quantum Catalyst PTi-A Spinning Reel, Size: 20, and a Custom Karma Inshore Fishing Rod (a value of over $300).

If you missed out on registering for this great prize then don't worry. We will be having another drawing soon, so check www.iwantmorefish.com often and listen to Captain Dave's new fishing radio show, Hawgwild Fishing Show, for details on the next drawing! Special thanks to Karma Fishing Rods and Gander Mountain for their support.

 

PENNZOIL REWARDS PROGRAM
Not just oil, Pennzoil

Our Pennzoil Rewards Program is still going strong. Stop by today and get signed up! When you buy 3 oil changes using Pennzoil motor oil you will get a check from Pennzoil for up to $35 (made payable to Harrell & Beverly Transmissions) that can be used as payment towards your 4th oil change. We have two engine oil service options to better serve you. This offer ends 07/10/08.

The first is our Basic LOF (lube, oil and filter) for $35:
We perform an under hood and under vehicle inspection, drain engine oil and add  up to five quarts of Pennzoil oil, install new engine oil filter, lubricate the chassis (when applicable), clean any oil residue and perform final inspection. (Some vehicles require more expensive parts, additional parts and labor are extra).

The second is our Deluxe LOF (lube, oil and filter) for $65:
We road test your vehicle testing for operational performance. We perform a 40-point maintenance inspection (covering general maintenance items, lights, lubricant/fluids, battery, belts/pulley, hoses and tires). We perform an under vehicle inspection. We then drain the engine oil and add up to five quarts of Pennzoil oil, install new engine oil filter, lubricate the chassis (when applicable), clean any oil residue and perform the final inspection. (Some vehicles require more expensive parts, additional parts and labor are extra).

CAR QUIZ
Do you know what to do if your "Service Engine Soon" light clicks on?
From www.ase.com


Twenty-five years ago, the only dashboard warning lights you had to worry about were the ominous red “Oil” and “Battery” sirens. Today’s dashboards are a smorgasbord of rainbow colors with indicators for everything from anti-skid controls to airbag circuit warnings.

The most common of these is the amber “Service Engine Soon” light, and many consumers aren’t certain what it means or what to do when the light clicks on. Here’s a short quiz to help guide you the next time the light brightens your dashscape:

Answer: B. The “Service Engine Soon” light is triggered when the vehicle’s computers detect that a component or circuit in the vehicle is no longer operating within specification. The light may sometimes be paired with a drivability problem, such as hesitation, misfiring or stalling. This obviously requires attention sooner rather than later. In other cases, the vehicle may continue to drive normally for a while because the computer system adjusts for the problem, often resulting in lower fuel economy, higher emissions and reduced peak performance.

Answer: C. All 1996 and newer (and some 1994 and 1995) vehicles are equipped with On-Board Diagnostics II. The job of the OBD-II system is to monitor hundreds of functions within the engine control, powertrain and vehicle body control systems, as well as the communication between them. Any time a problem is detected that could increase emissions levels, the light is illuminated. This is the only way your vehicle can tell you something’s amiss. If you resolve a problem that triggers the light one month and the light returns in six months, it’s not unusual for the cause to be a separate, unrelated issue.

3. True or False: My “Service Engine Soon” light sometimes will turn on and off because of a “computer glitch”.

Answer: False. The vehicle monitoring system is extremely reliable and stable. Before your vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM a.k.a. primary computer) triggers the light, it monitors the suspect circuit for a set number of vehicle starts and stops to protect against false alarms.

In some cases, the light may seem to turn on and off at random. This is because the suspect component is performing up to standards at times and then falling below on other occasions. Just as your ECM watches a component before triggering the light, it turns off the light if the suspect part performs as intended for a length of time. Once a faulty part degrades completely, your light will stay on until the part is replaced.

4. True or False: I filled up my gas tank two days ago and now my “Service Engine Soon” light is on. I’ve heard that a loose gas cap can trigger the light. Is this true?

Answer: True. If you have a loose or missing gas cap, fumes from your gas tank are escaping into the atmosphere and your computer detects a leak and increased emissions. On some vehicles, you can properly install the gas cap and the light will turn off. (This may take some time, depending on your driving habits. A service technician can confirm the light is on due to a gas cap issue and reset the system at minimal cost.) Other vehicles require the assistance of a service technician to reset the light.

Our goal at Harrell & Beverly Transmissions is to give our customers the best information possible so they can make the best decisions possible. If your check engine light is on, the time is now to have it properly evaluated and diagnosed. Give us a call at 407-322-8415 to set up an appointment or check us out on the web at www.harrellandbeverly.com