Hmmm… Can anyone tell me what kind of diesel we have here on this dyno? Every JASPER running complete diesel engine is live-run dynamometer tested to assure trouble-free performance. Engines are tested under varying loads to simulate in-the-vehicle operation. After the final inspection, it will be off to the paint booth!
Friddle: Some vehicles utilize (ESC) to detect and minimize skidding. What does the acronym (ESC) stand for?
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Last Week’s Friddle: What is the name of Cadillac’s full-size luxury SUV?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Escalade
Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Terry Stewart
Dartt Automotive Service of Evansville, Indiana, was recently honored by the Tri-State Better Business Bureau for their service to the community. The Business & Integrity Torch Awards are presented to local businesses that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to leadership, their communities and an organizational commitment to ethical practices. The BBB developed this program believing these businesses deserve the attention of the local community.
Dartt Automotive celebrated 25 years of service in 2011. Dale Dartt, president and owner, began the business following in his father, William “Chuck” Dartt’s, footsteps. Dale and his wife, LaDonna, along with employees Jerry Burton, Derek Mann, Paul Clark and Chad Beirman, offer customers over 80 years of automotive repair experience. Each technician is ASE-Certified, with Dale and Jerry both being ASE Master Technicians.
In order to better serve their customers, Dartt Automotive recently completed an expansion of their business facility and hired an additional employee. They continue the family tradition of providing quality customer service, focusing on friendly, professional automotive repair and competitive prices.
A member of the Better Business Bureau since 1987, Dartt Automotive strives to follow the BBB’s integrity guidelines. Jasper Engines & Transmissions congratulates Dartt Automotive on this achievement.
Friddle: What is the name of Cadillac’s full-size luxury SUV?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: The Explorer is the successor to which compact sport utility vehicle?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Ford Bronco II
Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Ken Kirkland - Auburn, GA
The Crawford County DOJO includes an office and training room, along with space for engine and transmission training that is separate from production areas.
“Building Better Associates through a Unique Learning Experience!” This is the mission statement of the JASPER DOJO at the Crawford County facility. Although it’s been operational for over three years, the DOJO has moved to a new location, within the facility, to better serve our customers and our Associates.
The DOJO is an off-line learning center designed to provide new, and existing, Associates the opportunity to learn not only about their job, but also the skills necessary to STRIVE and THRIVE in the JASPER culture. It’s based on a Japanese dojo room, or hall, where judo or other martial arts are practiced.
In addition, the DOJO is used for specialized quality training, as well as re-certification training. Associates learn a process in a one-on-one environment, away from the distractions of the production area. Associates follow a standard curriculum. Because the training is one-on-one, JASPER can provide a specialized learning experience specific to an individual’s needs.
Not only does this location allow JASPER to have both the engine and transmission DOJOs side by side, but a training room has been added. The new facilities have allowed JASPER to improve the learning environment and provide better training in the following areas:
As in any classroom, Associates are given homework, pop quizzes and in-house field trips to better enhance the learning experience.
Once an Associate completes the course, they can proudly say, “I Got My MOJO in The DOJO.”
Friddle: The Explorer is the successor to which compact sport utility vehicle?
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Last Week’s Friddle: Some automotive windshields feature a PAAS. What does the acronym PAAS stand for?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Pre-applied Adhesive System
Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: Terry Stewart - San Leandro, CA
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Friddle: Some automotive windshields feature a PAAS. What does the acronym PAAS stand for?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: Which division of General Motors produced the Grand Prix?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: Pontiac
Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: No Winner
Dallas Auto Repair is just a short drive out of Dallas, Georgia, on the Villa Rica Highway. Since 1983, Dallas Auto Repair has been a family-owned general repair facility, serving the residents of Dallas, Hiram, Polk County, Aragon, Villa Rica and surrounding communities northwest of Atlanta. They also perform diesel service and repair, emissions testing and repair, and provide full service towing.
Mike Hulsey started his automotive career in 1973, when he opened a Gulf filling station on Main Street in Dallas. Mike ran the station until 1983, when he opened Dallas Auto Repair a few miles out of town at 838 Villa Rica Highway. He started with two mechanics in a two-bay shop. Over time, the business grew to the point where Dallas Auto Repair currently has six technicians working 14 service bays under 9,000 square feet. Two of their technicians are ASE Certified and regularly attend various technical-training sessions. Of course Dallas Auto repair pays for their technician’s training.
Over three generations of customers utilize Dallas Auto Repair as their first choice for vehicle repair. Personal convenience features, like free shuttle service to a customer’s home or office within the local area, are offered. “People do not have to wait,” says Hulsey. “We can take them home or back to work.” Should they choose to wait in the customer lounge, the shop offers free WiFi service.
Dallas Auto Repair has been an installer of JASPER quality remanufactured gas and diesel engines, transmissions, transfer cases and the occasional marine product since the early 1990’s.So why does Mike like using JASPER? “We use JASPER because of their quality, warranty, availability and price,” says Hulsey. “From the initial order to the product delivery, JASPER treats us like Family.”
The future looks bright for Dallas Auto Repair, as Mike Hulsey looks to grow his business every year, to be the shop everyone wants to patronize. “Repeat business is the true measure of success,” says Hulsey. “Referral business is what drives us.”
Friddle: Which division of General Motors produced the Grand Prix?
Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.
Last Week’s Friddle: In what year did JASPER start remanufacturing light-duty transmissions?
Last Week’s Friddle Answer: 1957
Last Week’s Friddle Contest Winner: No Winner
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