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Another Satisfied Customer
Was in town for the HOF festivities. We noticed a problem in the back of our van and thought it was an emergency brake problem. We took it to a couple places and they all said it was going to be a few hundred $. Couldn't believe this was happening to us! Uptown was the last place to get an estimate. Chris got us right in, took it for a drive, fixed the brake (I guess I didn't release it the right way) and only charged us $10!!! What a relief! It's great to see there are still honest people in this world who want to do the right thing and not take advantage of people. Thanks Uptown for all your help and Chris...Go Bengals!! Mark Nugent[...]
Alignment
Wheel alignment is one of the most neglected and least understood areas of automobile maintenance. Not only is it a safety issue, in terms of ride and handling, it is one of the major causes of premature tire wear. Have your car's wheel alignment checked at least twice a year. This assures a smooth, quiet ride, even tire wear, and maximizes fuel milage. At Uptown Auto Service, we take pride in our modern, high tech wheel alignment equipment. It is just another way we provide you with affordable vehicle maintenance and repair. Ask about our Lifetime Alignment Package. For a small, one-time fee, wheel alignments are FREE for as long as you own the vehicle.[...]
Customer service like nothing else!
One awesome thing at Uptown Auto service is that we pride our selves in customer service! How many time's do you go into the grocery store where I might ad your spending roughly between $100 to $300 dollars and the cashier doesn't even greet you. Well if that bother's you then your talking right up my alley! As consumer's we should demand good customer service. At Uptown we treat you like we would want to be treated. Your family is treated like our family! No game's, just up front and honest service. That is what we pride ourselve's on. How about over paying at the dealer because your told that you have a Honda,Mitsubishi,Land Rover,BMW,Acura,Kia, or Hyundai and that nobody will service them. Or even a Ford,GM,Chrysler,or Mazda for instance. At Uptown Auto Service we have a Honda certified technician on staff,in my opinion one of the best Chrysler tech's in the business with every Chrysler certification you can think of, a Ford master technician, a GM certified technician, and also ASE certified technician's that can work on any make and model. Our state of ther art equiment can hook up to any make and model! How about rebuilding motor's and transmission's? If you want the best in the business you need to come to Uptown Auto Service. How about if you own a commercial business and need vehicle's done the same day and picked up and delivered to your business! That's right we offer pick up and delivery of your vehicle whether or not you commercial or residential customer's! How about if you need tires? Absolutely! We have a fully trained staff leading off with Earl "the Pearl" Brubacher,Brad "the teddy bear"Bishop,Jennifer"the nice smile"Saunier, and cleaning up with the "Tire Master" himself Christopher Debo. Few around have the tire experience that this staff does and with our "Best Price Guarantee" on any brand tire we can't be beat! Nobody beat's our prices on tire's and service! How about a free alignment check with your tire purchase! Stop into Uptown today for great vehicle experience and enjoy our waiting room with wireless internet,Free coffee, and central air. We can't wait to see you![...]
New Sales Associate
Uptown Auto Service wishes to welcome Jennifer Saunier to the Uptown family. Jennifer lives with her family in Louisville and has ten years experience in the automotive industry working in both sales and service. We invite you to come meet Jennifer at Uptown Auto Service. Her professionalism and great smile will makes your auto service or repair experience a pleasure, not a dreaded ordeal.P.S. Be sure to ask her about the great summer specials at Uptown Auto Service.[...]
Summertime
Monday, June 21 is officially the first day of summer. Everyone loves summertime. It means beaches, picnics, family reunions, vacation, and road trips. Being stranded on the side of a busy highway is no fun. So, before leaving on your vacation or weekend road trip, come visit us at Uptown Auto Service for a Complete Vehicle Inspection. We'll make sure your car is safe, with good brakes and in top operating condition. We'll check the condition of the tires and make sure they are inflated properly. We'll check the cooling system to make sure your car can handle the high summertime temperature. We'll check the battery, alternator, and all the lights for nighttime driving. We'll check the air conditioning system so you can ride in comfort. A tuneup and a clean fuel injection system will assure optimal fuel mileage. New tires or brakes? No problem. At Uptown Auto Service you get the best price in town, guaranteed! Remember, drive defensively and watch out for the other guy. From all of us at Uptown Auto Service, have a safe, happy summer! :-D[...]
Quality Assurance
In order to provide the absolute best in products and services, we have instituted a Quality Assurance Program at Uptown Auto Service. We have promoted Lewis (Bud) Devore to the position of Quality Assurance Inspector. Bud has been in the automotive industry for thirty years and comes to Uptown Auto Service after a twenty year career with the Ford Motor Company. Bud brings years of experience and expertise to this position. His responsibilities include consulting with technicians on diagnosis and troubleshooting. He double checks all service and repair items and assures every vehicle leaving the shop is serviced as requested by the customer.At Uptown Auto Service, your safety and welfare are our top priorities! Quality Assurance is just another way of giving you the best service and repairs at "the best price in town, guaranteed!"[...]
Memorial Day
The first summer holiday is upon us once again. It's Memorial Day, a day of parades, picnics, and lawn parties. It is also a day when we stop and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the liberty and freedoms we enjoy today. We as Americans fiercely defend these hard won freedoms. In war after war, battle after battle, would be dictators learned that the American fighting spirit would not die.To quote President Obama:"It's what led a ragtag militia to face British soldiers at Lexington and Concord," Obama said. "It's what led young men, in a country divided half slave and half free, to take up arms to save our union. It's what led patriots in each generation to sacrifice their own lives to secure the life of our nation, from the trenches of World War I to the battles of World War II, from Inchon and Khe Sanh, from Mosul to Marjah."As we enjoy this summer holiday with our families, let us stop for a moment and remember the cost of liberty. Let us offer a prayer of thanks for our freedom and those that made it possible.HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to all our customers and friends from all of us at Uptown Auto Service![...]
Pre-Owned Vehicles
We have added quality, pre-owned vehicles to the many services Uptown Auto Service offers to our customers. We have a small selection of family vans, sedans, and a few classic models for your consideration. These vehicles are quality checked by our technicians to assure your safety. Buy with confidence at Uptown Auto Service. See our selection here: http://www.uptownautoservice.com/index.php/home/pre_owned1/[...]
Wheel Alignment
Uptown Auto Service has recently installed a new alignment machine. We are proud of our new John Bean Visualiner, the latest in four-wheel alignment technology. Wheel alignment is a very important part of car maintenance. It prevents premature tire wear, increases fuel mileage, and provides comfort and safety while driving. Uptown Auto Service is offering a special introductory price of $49.99 for this service, a $10.00 savings! Go to the Coupon Page to print the coupon for this special offer. As an added bonus, we are offering LIFETIME ALIGNMENT SERVICE! For a low, one-time fee of $109.99 we provide alignment service for as long as you own the car, at no additional cost. Come to Uptown Auto Service today and take advantage of these special offers![...]
Complete Vehicle Inspection
A Complete Vehicle Inspection (CVI) is an effective way to find potential problems that may grow into expensive repairs. A CVI is a bumper to bumper, top to bottom examination of your vehicle. Our ASE certified technicians will test drive your car, looking for any problems with the ride or handling. Then the car will be raised on a lift, the wheels removed and throughly examined for any current, or potential, problems. Any recommendations will be explained to you and priced wit[...]
Customer Service
When you visit us at Uptown Auto Service, your comfort is our priority. Relax in our clean, comfortable waiting room. Help yourself to free coffee. Watch our professional technicians at work through the large picture window. If you have any questions, we respond with knowledgeable, but easily understood answers. If we find an unexpected problem while working with your vehicle, you receive a concise explanation of the problem, a low price guarantee, but never any high pressure sales. At Uptown Auto Service, we are proud of our new facility, our friendly customer service, and the professional service and repairs performed by our ASE certified technicians. Come, visit us at 2075 W. State St. in beautiful Alliance, Ohio. You will be glad you did. [...]
Car Care Month
At Uptown Auto Service we are excited about National Car Care Month. During the month of April we will be doing various promotions to celebrate. Come visit us or call 330-821-3065 and ask about a Free Steak Dinner at the Texas Roadhouse Resturant. Uptown Auto Service is a full service facility for all automotive service and repair needs. Whether it is regular scheduled maintenance, such as oil and other fluid and filter changes, brakes, tires, shocks, or[...]
Brake Special
Brakes Grinding?Come to Uptown Auto Service for a free brake inspection during the April, National Car Care Month. Receive special pricing on brake service.[...]
Oil Change Special
At Uptown Auto Service we are currently running an oil change special. For the low, low price of $17.99 plus tax, we drain the old oil, install a new oil filter, and fill with fresh, new motor oil. We also rotate your tires, check your tires for proper inflation, check all fluids, and fill your windshield washer flluid. Come see us at Uptown Auto Service for all your automotive service and repair needs![...]
We are Open!
Uptown Auto Service is now open for business at 2075 W. State St. in Alliance. We provide a full range of auto service and repair. We offer engine oil change, transmission flush, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and more. We sell all brands and sizes of tires at our guaranteed best price. We also guarantee the best price on brakes. Call us for all major repairs, such as engine overhauls, transmission repairs, suspension, and bearing replacement. Visit us at 2075 W. State St, in Alliance, n[...]
An Update
An Update: Opening day is dependant on the city inspector. We are required to install a redundant, secondary ventilation system by the city. It is a system that monitors CO levels and automatically turns on if the levels rise too high. We are hoping for a limited occupancy permit until this system can be installed. The inspector will be there Thursday the 28th.[...]
Tire Numbers
What do all those numbers on a tire sidewall mean? The tire size is a combination of width, height, and wheel size. A common size designator is 225/60R16. The first number, 225 is the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters. The second number, 60 is known as the aspect ratio. It is the height of the sidewall expressed as a percentage of the width. The letter R denotes a steel-belted radial. The third number is the wheel size in inches. The service rating, printed after the size, is two numbers and a letter. The numbers are a load index. The number 87 is a common identifier and represents the tire's ability to safely carry 1,201 pounds. The higher the number, the more weight the tire is able to carry. The letter is a speed rating indicating the tires maximum safe speed. Most sedan tires are rated S and can be safely operated at 112 miles per hour. Performance tires for sports cars have a rating as high as V or Z and can be operated at speeds up to150 mph or greater. Next is the DOT number. It is a serial number required by the Federal Department of Transportation. It identifies the factory where the tire was manufactured and, more importantly, the last four digits indicate the week and year of manufacture. Tread wear, traction, and temperature numbers are results of government mandated tests known as Uniform Tire Quality Grade System. They are indicators of the tire's performance parameters. A complete description of UTQGS ratings can be found at www.safercar.gov. These tests are performed by each manufacturer and are not meant for brand comparison.[...]
Why change my engine oil?
Your car's engine oil is its lifeblood. Clean, fresh engine oil reduces friction and heat build-up in the moving parts of your engine by forming a slippery, protective barrier between the parts. This reduces wear in these parts and causes your engine to run longer without expensive repairs. Over time, engine oil breaks down and becomes contaminated. It looses its protective abilities and causes parts, such as bearings, valve guides, and cylinder walls, to wear out prematurely. In most cars, the engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. Why should you change your car's engine oil? To save money! An oil change is one of the most economical maintenance items on your car. In the long run, it may save you hundreds of dollars in repair bills.[...]
The lifts are in!
The lifts have been installed in the new building, the plumbing has passed final inspection, and the electric and HVAC is ready for final inspection.Opening day has been pushed back to the first of February.[...]
Tentative Opening Date
We hope to open our doors for business at 2075 W. State St. Monday, January 25, 2010[...]
Corrosion Protection
It's that time of year when tons of calcium chloride is spread on road surfaces to melt ice and snow. While doing a fantastic job of keeping roadways passable, this product causes rapid oxidation (rusting) of steel, the main component in automobile manufacturing. Protect your car with an oil-based undercoat from Uptown Auto Service. Sprayed on the underside of your car, it forms a protective barrier aganst the corrosive effects of calcium chloride. For only $24.9[...]
Used Tires
At Uptown Auto Service, we offer a full line of used tires. All our used tires are checked for road worthiness and reliability. Many of them are like new and most have a tread life of 50% or better.Why pay top dollar at our competitors? Uptown Auto Service offers a complete line of new and used tires with our "Best Price, Guaranteed!"[...]
Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas to all our wonderful patrons! Uptown Auto Service wishes you and yours the best of the holiday season. We are looking forward to serving you in the coming New Year![...]
Vehicle Locator Service
We offer a vehicle locator service. On our Contact Us page, give us the specifications of what you are looking for; year, make, model, color, price range, etc. We will find the vehicle of your dreams with our famous best price guarantee.[...]
Valet Service
We offer free pick up and deivery of your vehicle within the Alliance city limits. Whether at home, at work, or shopping, we will pick up your car, perform service or repairs and return it, no extra charge.[...]
Best Price Guarantee
Uptown Auto Service guarantees our parts and labor prices to be better than any of our competitors. If you happen to find a lower price, bring in the quote and we will gladly provide the same service at a lower price, GUARANTEED![...]
Saving the day for the DJ
DJ Scott Adams, of radio station Q92, was having a bad day on Wednesday. He spoke on his show about the frustating car problems he was having that morning. Chris Debo, co-owner of Uptown Auto Service, was listening to the show on his morning commute. When he arrived at the shop, he immediately sent an email to Mr. Adams stating that he would send a technician to the station and check out the problem free-of-charge. The technician was able to fix the problem on the spot by replacing a serpentine belt.The following as an excerpt of an email sent to Uptown Auto Service by Mr. Adams:Yo Mr. Debo! I can't thank you enough for helping me out this morning. Not only did Jeremy fix my van in the parking lot of the radio station, but he also showed me the cause of the problem and exactly what he did to fix it.Great work all the way around! You and your crew changed my entire perspective on a horrible morning. Thank you again! Happy holidays,S.A.[...]
Move Date
We're moving!The tentative schedule for opening at 2075 W. State St. is Monday, Jaunurary 25, 2010.We are planning to stay open at the 811 W. State St. facility for the foreseeable future. It will be utilized as a tire & exhaust shop only. [...]