DC Expo Drawing Winners

Hope you all enjoyed the DC Business Expo again this year.

Our drawing winners are:

Darlene Saukkola, Ginny Seeman, Verna Grangroth, Arlene Newstrom, Bob Lalone, Rachel Kimber and Mike Nelson

 

 

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JOKE FOR THE DAY

A guy went into a restaurant to order breakfast. The waitress came to take his order, he said ” I want 3 flat tires , 2 head lights and 2 running boards. ”  Confused, she went to give the order to the cook. The cook said “O, he wants 3 pancakes, 2 eggs sunny-side up and 2 strips of bacon.”  She thought for a minute and then she filled a bowl with beans.  She brought them out to the customer and he asked ” What’s with the beans?” She replied “I figured you would want to gas up while you wait for your parts.”

courtesy of Mary Kokkonen

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How to get your vehicle to sip gas!

How to make your vehicle sip gas! Here’s 10 tips from Vehicle MD on how to get great gas mileage.

Go Long!
Ten Tips to Make Your Trips Between Fill-Ups Last Longer — And
Three Myths That Won’t Help

by Garrett McKinnon
VehicleMD Staff Writer
Originally published in Fall 2011 Issue

If you’re like most people, you dread heading to the gas pump these days. There goes that extra latte you were hoping to get later in the day. Then dinner out Friday night. Braces. College for the kids.

Okay, so maybe it’s not THAT bad, but gas prices are high. And while we know the standard copout in these types of articles is the simple “buy a smaller, more fuel efficient car” or “carpool,” for most of us those simply aren’t options.

To that end, we’ve gathered this expert advice that can save you money at the pump (plus a few things that don’t work as advertised). Because little Jimmy really wants to go to a good university!

 

1. Easy Does It
It’s been said before, but it’s worth repeating that the more aggressively you drive, the more gas you’ll use. It’s that simple. Ease up on the jackrabbit starts and coast into stoplights instead of jamming on the brakes. Aggressive driving, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. (An independent study by Edmunds.com found that driving in a “moderate” fashion can improve a driver’s mileage a combined 31 percent!)

 

 

2. Don’t Speed
I know, I know. It’s the hardest rule to follow. But did you know the national 55-mph speed limit (when it still existed) was enacted not as a life-saving measure (that was the unexpected benefit) but as a fuel-saving measure? Fuel mileage for vehicles rapidly declines at speeds above 60 mph. In fact, according to the DOT, each five mph over 60 you drive is like paying an additional $0.29 for gas (at a U.S. national average of $3.65 per gallon). Slowing down can save you as much as 12 percent on gas versus speeding. That might be worth extending your trip by a few minutes!

 

 

3. Clean It Out
For many of us, our trunk is like our closet, a catchall repository for the clutter in our lives. But did you know an extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your fuel mileage by up to 2 percent. That’s about $1 a fill-up, which might not sound like much, but could mean an extra latte a month in savings!

 

 

4. Shut ’Er Down
Several independent tests have shown that if you are going to be idling for more than a minute, it is more cost effective to simply shut your car’s engine down, and then restart it when you need to. After all, an idling vehicle is getting zero miles per gallon!

 

 

5. Cruise to the Beat
Remember that Edmunds.com test we mentioned earlier? That same test found using cruise control versus your foot can save an average of about 7 percent on fuel economy, a fact backed up by DOT statistics. So any time you’re out on the open road, turn that cruise control on.

 

 

6. Pump ’Em Up
It’s perhaps the easiest way to improve your car’s fuel economy: keep your tires properly inflated. According to the DOT, properly inflated tires can improve mileage by up to 3.3 percent. Plus, properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. And now, several states require service facilities like dealerships and fast lubes to test your tire’s inflation for you.

 

 

7. Smooth the Airflow
Anything sticking off your vehicle interrupts the airflow and increases drag, so if you’re not using that ski-rack or bicycle-rack, ditch it. (And if you have a sunroof, keep it closed if you want to save gas.) No, you won’t look as macho or outdoorsy, but your credit card won’t have to work as hard when it comes time to fill up, either.

 

 

8. Keep It Tight
According to the Car Care Council, loose, missing or damaged gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gasoline to simply evaporate into the air each year. Not only is this bad for the environment, it also costs you a little bit of money over time. No, making sure your gas cap is tight (or replacing it if it’s damaged) won’t double your fuel economy overnight (you might not even notice a difference), but you will be doing Mother Nature a favor and saving yourself a few cents in the long run.

 

9. Put Your Foot Down
My grandmother, God bless her, was a two-footed driver her entire life. Her right foot she kept on the gas, her left she kept resting on the brake pedal. If you drive like her, you might not realize that even the smallest bit of pressure on the brake pedal causes the brakes to clamp down. You might not even feel it, but even the tiniest bit of mechanical drag from the brakes can suck your fuel tank dry in a hurry. Plus, it wears out your brakes prematurely, as well, and a brake job is equal to a bunch of lattes!

 

10. Shut ’Em Down
So you’ve dropped off the kids at school; now what? Well, for starters you can turn off the rear air conditioner (if you have one). Air conditioning is just one of a number of power-sapping accessories your car might have. Others include navigation systems, entertainment systems and anything else that draws electricity. Shutting off these systems (especially rear A/C) when not in use can result in a small but noticeable improvement in fuel economy. Every little bit helps!

Fuel Economy Myths 

While we wish every little tip and trick would yield substantial savings in fuel economy, the truth is that some tips widely touted in the press and elsewhere are simply not true. To whit: 

1. A Breath of Fresh Air
Okay, so we’re guilty of publishing the myth that a new air filter can improve fuel mileage, as well, but in our defense the DOT study that refutes the myth of “new air filter equals better fuel mileage” just came out recently. Turns out that a new air filter really only helps if your car has a carburetor (and a whole generation of our readers just said, “What’s a carburetor?”). However, the same DOT study did find that a new air filter will improve acceleration, so if your only concern is keeping your sports car in peak performance, a new air filter might be for you!

2. Fill Up When It’s Cool Out
According to the folks at Consumer Reports (who test these things religiously), the temperature of fuel varies little during the course of a day, so there’s no real benefit to topping off the tank during the cool part of the day.

3. Keep Pumping
Some “hyper-mileage” blogs have recommended over-inflation of tires as a way to improve fuel economy. And while it is true that doing so can create a small bump in mileage, it also increases wear on the tires and decreases the “contact patch” where your tires are touching the road. This can upset the vehicle’s ability to steer and stop, especially in abrupt, accident-avoidance situations or when it’s wet outside. Better to pay a few more cents at the pump than risk your life.

 

 

 

 

 

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DC Business Expo

Spring is just around the corner and the DC Business Expo is too. Saturday, February 18th from 9am to noon the Cokato Lions will host a free pancake breakfast.  Stop by our booth to visit and register to win a free oil change.

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Kingston Lions Ice Fishing Contest

The Kingston Lions are hosting their yearly ice fishing contest on Lake Francis again this year. Join them February 4th from 1 to 3 pm.

http://www.herald-journal.com/archives/2012/stories/kingston-lions-club.html

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CLICK THIS LINK TO CHECK OUT WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US!

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www.charteredicefishing.com

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http://www.charteredicefishing.com/

Not sure where our wonderful MN snowy winter is but you can still get out on the lake and do some fishing! Click this link for a great chartered ice fishing experience.  You can also call Josh at 320-310-9089. http://www.charteredicefishing.com/

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Let us help you find the vehicle you want!

We have access to thousands of wholesale vehicles every week. Call our Dassel office and talk to Glen. You can visit with him about our buying process and how he can get you any vehicle you want. Our Dassel number is 320-275-0100 or if you send us an email to his attention he will respond.

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Kingston Auto Gift Certificates

Give the gift of reliability this Christmas.   You can give a free oil change, tranny flush, or any other vehicle maintenance.  Or you can specify a dollar amount for whatever amount you want to spend. Stop by our Dassel location for gift certificate purchases.

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Happy Holidays

Be sure to stop in and pick up your Kingston Auto 2012 Calendar, and a bag of peanuts! We thank you for allowing us to service your vehicle this past year. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.

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WE ARE HIRING!

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

*full time position

*competitive wages

*health care

*comfortable working environment

*full service independant shop and sales

Stop in and talk to Mark or Marty

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Beekeeping

http://www.herald-journal.com/farmhorizons/2011-farm/honeybees.html

Just read this interesting article on honey bees in the Enterprise Dispatch.  Rufer’s Apiaries is a local company out of Waverly.  They put hives on our property and we appreciate the benefits of having the bees close by.  There is also an interesting book out titled The Beekeepers Lament. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beekeepers-Lament/173757479340931

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New Local Author

Jolene McDonald of Litchfield and Gary Davis of Cokato have teamed up to write a children’s book.  This is a very cute book about a little pig that doesn’t like to go to sleep. Click on this link to view it at authorhouse.com.

http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000456409/I-will-not-go-to-sleep-tonight.aspx

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Fire Prevention Week

Hats off to our local Dassel/Cokato Fire Departments! We just celebrated Fire Prevention Week from Oct 9-15th. Click the link below for more information on how to keep you and your loved ones safe from fire.

http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2017&URL=Safety%20Information/Fire%20Prevention%20Week%202010&cookie%5Ftest=1

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WIX OIL FILTER SALE

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New Sales Lot

 

We have moved our Hutchinson lot! We are now west of 15 on Hwy 7 instead of east. As you are driving west on Hwy 7, we are on the north side of the road across from Nucrane Manufacturing.  Our new lot is bigger and has a nice sales office!  Come on in and visit. Or give us a call 320-587-5223 or 320-587-4838.

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Dassel Farmers Market

Well the Farmers Market season is coming to an end.  We hope the storage shed we donated has been an asset to those involved in the market.  We want to thank Brett Bludorn of Bludorn Builders for teaming up with us to build the shed and donate it. We look forward to next years goodies!

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Coloring Contest Winner

Alex Peterson of Cokato won our coloring contest from the Fast Lube Open House!Contest sponsored by Mobil Oil

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Free Oil Change Winners

Winners of the FREE OIL CHANGES from our Open House in Cokato:

Janet Lyrek

Marlow Bergquist

Adam Anderson

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Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House at the Cokato Fast Lube! It was a beautiful evening.

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Fast Lube Open House

Join us this Thursday in Cokato at the Fast Lube for a hotdog roast!  The grill will be hot and we will be roasting hotdogs and serving chips, cookies, and drinks. There will be inflatable jumpers for the kids to run off some energy and a coloring contest. Join us for the fun from 3-7pm.

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Car Show Drawing Winners

Winners of $25 gift certificates from DC Parts/Auto Value

  • Rudy Burgstaler, Erik Swanson, Chris Glenna, Larry Ostlund

Winners of Kingston Auto Free Oil Change

  • Randy Schneider, Alan Mehrhoff, Greg Paul

 

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At Kingston Auto we fix everything!

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Red Rooster Days

Reminder of Dassel Red Rooster Days this coming weekend.

Join us for the parade at 3pm on Saturday and the Car Show on Labor Day in the Dassel Ballpark.

 

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Kingston Auto High Mileage Club

Congratulations to Gary Mansicka
member of our HIGH MILEAGE CLUB
received his free oil change for
97 Pontiac with 350300 miles!

 

 

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Cool storm picture from last night

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WE DELIVER

We will deliver your vehicle to you!

We have delivered vehicles all over Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.  With commitment from you to buy, we are willing to bring the vehicle to you, no matter where you are!


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Taking Applications

We are now accepting applications. Stop in to visit with Mark and fill out an application.

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Dassel Red Rooster Days

Join us on Labor Day in the Dassel Ball Park
We will be there sponsoring the
Red Rooster Days Classic Car and Tractor Show

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Welcome To Kingston Auto’s Blog

Welcome to the brand new blog for Kingston Auto of Dassel, Hutchinson & Cokato.  We are a used car dealership who offers much more that just quality used vehicles.  We also offer a complete line of DC Parts, trailer sales, fish houses, vehicle rentals and much more.  We serve the central Minnesota area.  Some of the things that will be coming to our blog are:

  • Updates on products & services
  • Sales & service coupons and discounts
  • Upcoming Kingston Auto events
  • Local events & carshows
  • Local runs we will be attending
  • Notices when we add great inventory that will go fast
  • Sales flyers the day they are published
  • And so much more…

Our blog also allows you to subscribe and receive automatic updates via you own blog reader whenever we make an update.

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