Aurora Auto Repair

​Maybe DON'T with the New Year Resolutions...Here's why! by Reneé Leon If you read to the bottom of each monthly newsletter, you’ll always find a cheesy joke. This year, I came across this joke that made me pause (still read to the end for the ACTUAL cheesy joke of the month):   How can you be more efficient with New Year’s Resolutions?Make a copy of your list so you can pull it out again next year!   This made me pause because it is often accurate. A dear friend (that’s you, Sarah) pointed out that the better time to assert oneself and make change is in the Spring or Fall. She cited that January is typically COLD (at least in our state) with fewer hours of daylight; lack of sunlight affects human moods (ever heard of Seasonal Affected Disorder?) while snow makes everything harder. The most common Resolutions are about improving diet, exercise, and productivity – all things made h ... read more

  ​4 Categories of Creative Gift Ideas for those HARD-TO-BUY-FOR Persons on your List by Renee Leon Tis the season to celebrate with family and friends! Many of these celebrations include the pressure of gift giving to special people who are especially difficult to buy for. Perhaps you’ll find some creative solutions below! Experiences For the Arts Aficionado:   Theatre tickets- local community theater or touring shows Concert tickets Movie passes Symphony tickets - https://aurorasymphony.org/ Art Museum passes or Membership -  ... read more

November… Being GUSHY About Gratitude By Renee’ Leon Newsletters will be popping up all month and the lowest hanging content-fruit: GRATITUDE. It’s a popular theme and rightly so! Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley—a leader in research on the science of social and emotional well-being—describes gratitude as the “social glue” key to building and nurturing strong relationships. Read more here: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-gratitude/ This month, I’d like to share MY gratitude for our customers and our Team. I’m grateful for the support of loyal customers and their many referrals, as well as new customers, willing to give us a chance. We’re about to mark 10 YEARS in operation and I sometimes pinch myself to ensure it is all real. I also have immense gratitude for our team, because without them, we coul ... read more

SEPTEMBER TIP Avoid the inconvenience of a dead battery. Have your battery tested to ensure your vehicle will always have enough power to start your engine. The life span of a car battery can vary. A few factors that can affect the longevity of a battery are quality, your environment/extreme weather changes, a malfunctioning alternator regulator, and more! We recommend you have your battery checked in the fall, before the cold weather sets in. Stop by and we’ll check it free of charge! In this video, Edgar gives a good tip for what to listen for when starting your car.  HAPPENING ONLINE Reviews and referrals are a huge way to support our shop. Shout out to August reviewers for leaving 5-star reviews: Howie Metz, Josue Garcia, David Swarsen, Doug Harris, Naomi Takase, Gilbert Loera, Michael Garcia, Alicia, P ... read more