This document summarizes the results of an annual client appreciation event held by 1 Stop Car and Truck Repair. It discusses the months of planning that went into the event, including sending postcards, advertising in newsletters and on Facebook, and ordering prizes and food. On the day of the event, over 100 gifts were raffled off including clothing, mugs, food items, and more. A BBQ lunch was catered by Sonny's BBQ and supplemented by hot dogs from a local auto parts store. Live music was provided to entertain the guests. The event was well-attended and the business thanked its loyal customers.

1. December 2013
Keeping Your Mind in Tip-Top Shape…Not Just Your Car!
3 Basic Vehicle Maintenance Items
You Need to Have Done Regularly
December Events
Dec 5: Hanukkah Ends
Dec 7: Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day
Dec 14: Monkey Day
Dec 21: Crossword Puzzle Day
Dec 21: First Day of Winter
Dec 23: Festivus
Dec 25: Christmas Day
Dec 26: Boxing Day
Dec 26: Candy Cane Day
Dec 31: New Year’s Eve
The Funny Bone
Ah, Fun with Pun…
A group of chess enthusiasts
checked into a hotel where they
were participating in a two day
regional tournament. Gathering
in the lobby as each one
checked in, they discussed their
recent victories that had
advanced them to this
championship final.
After about an hour, the
manager came out of the office
and asked them to disperse.
"But why?" they asked as they
turned to leave.
"Because," he said, "I can't
stand chess nuts boasting in an
open foyer."
This free issue of Braking News
is being sent to you from your
friends at 1STOP TRUCK &
CAR REPAIR. Thank you for
being a valued customer!
Many of us cannot imagine a day without our cars and since they happen to
so important in our way of life their maintenance should be a priority.
Regular servicing and proper care is essential for every vehicle.
1. Air Filter: A robust engine will make your vehicle run smoothly without
any hiccups. The Air filter is an important part of engine maintenance that
keeps check on the dirt from outside. A clogged air filter results in poor
starting of the vehicle, less mileage, noise issues etc.
2. Brakes: Malfunctioning brakes can be one of the major causes of accident.
The first indication of low brake fluid is the noise that vehicle makes when it
stops. The brake pads are often the root cause of many expensive brake
related issues. Replace them when needed and you will save a lot of headache
and money.
3. Tires: Tires are responsible for the smooth running of the car and it is
important to replace worn tires quickly. Always keep the tire pressure at
optimal level. Proper inflation will also impact your fuel efficiency.
3 Quick Brain Teasers
Not trick questions, just might make you say “Hmmmm…”
1. In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with a real pear inside the
bottle. The pear is whole and ripe, and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut
in any way. How did the pear get inside the bottle?
2. Only three words in standard English begin
with the letters 'dw' and they are all common
words. Name two of them.
3. There are 14 punctuation marks in English
grammar. Can you name at least half of
them?
(Answers on page 3)
Have a Question About Your Car?
Just give us a call! We always enjoy hearing from our valued customers.
Whether you have a question about vehicle maintenance, a repair
question, or just want to call to say Hello, we’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to give us a call at (941) 485-4061
The Great Coupon Redemption
Hours
Monday – Friday
8am – 5:30pm
Any Coupon from 2013 is
Good for the Rest of the Year!
Details inside…

2. Baked Chicken Nuggets
Thanks for the Kind Words
“Having two ten year plus
cars necessitates unavoidable
maintenance - I trust the
judgments they make about
what ails my car, the
explanations they give, and
the follow up work that they
provide. They stand by their
work are open and honest.”
- Keith Putnam
You Are The BEST!
Thank you to all of our amazing
clients that have referred us business
time after time. Our business
depends on the positive comments
and referrals from people just like
you. Every month we take a moment
to thank the clients who have sent us
the greatest number of referrals over
the past month!
Agnes Shalda
Anne Van Cott
Client of the Month
Each month, we are thrilled to select
one special client who has touched
our hearts and brought a smile to all
of us. Thank you to this month’s
Client of the Month! Thank you for
your support of our business and we
look forward to seeing you soon!
This month’s
Client of the Month is
Dennis Blevins
Quick, Easy and WAY better than fast food mystery meat!
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 cup butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2 inch size pieces.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, thyme and
basil. Mix well.
4. Put melted butter/margarine in a bowl or dish for dipping. Dip chicken pieces
into the melted butter/margarine first, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Place well coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a single
layer, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
CONJUNCTION
JUNCTION
BILL
LOLLY
ADVERBS
ELECTRICITY
INTERJECTION
INTERPLANET
JANET
SHOT * HEARD
ROUND
THE WORLD
MY HERO
ZERO
UNPACK
YOUR
ADJECTIVES
ELEMENTARY
MY DEAR
GREAT
AMERICAN
MELTING
POT
VERB * THATS
WHATS
HAPPENING
Schoolhouse Rock Puzzler
Go Green – Recycle Old Cell Phone for Free
Getting a new cell phone for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old
one? Now, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the
Sierra Club cell phone recycling program. Each year, 130 million cell phones
are thrown out, weighing approximately 65,000 tons. Recycling your old
phone prevents hazardous elements like mercury, cadmium and lead from
ending up in our landfills.
Want to Win???
Make sure to call in with the answer
to the trivia question on page 3!
(Hint: the answer’s in this month’s newsletter!)

3. Schoolhouse Rock Had It Right!
Drop the flashcards and start warming up your vocal cords instead.
According to researchers at the University of Edinburgh's Reid
School of Music, there might be an easier way to learn a foreign
language than endless vocabulary drills. It's an approach that's been
championed by years of Schoolhouse Rock videos: memorizing by
music.
Participants in an experimental study attempted to learn phrases in
Hungarian, a language unfamiliar to most English speakers. Each
group learned the phrases by ear (as classroom learners might), then
was asked to repeat them 15 minutes later. While one group merely
heard the words spoken normally and spoke them in return, another
group learned the phrases set to a defined rhythm, while a third
group were treated to a foreign language lesson in song. The singing
group remembered far more Hungarian than the others, though they
were able to repeat back the phrases in their normal speaking voices,
without the melody. I knew it, I can still sing “I’m just a bill, sitting
here on Capitol Hill” to this day!
Do You Want
To Win Our
GRAND PRIZE?
Take the trivia challenge and
you just might win!
Every month, look for the new trivia
question. If you are one of the first 15
people to call us with the right answer you
will be eligible to win the prize. Your name
will be entered into the monthly drawing.
The winner will receive this month’s
GRAND PRIZE:
$25 Chicano’s
Gift Card!
Congratulations to last month’s winner:
Maureen Reilly
Here is this month’s trivia question:
Which of these is NOT an English word?
“Normality is a paved road:
It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.”
~ Vincent Van Gogh
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dwonkey
Dwindle
Dwell
Dwarf
Call right now with your answer
to (941)
Searching for the Loch Ness Monster …
Finding Something Else
485-4061!
The Funny Bone
It’s fun to believe in the Loch Ness Monster,
affectionately referred to as “Nessy”. In 2009,
scientists performed a real search of Loch Ness to
try to find Nessy. Unfortunately, the search
came up empty for monster sized reptiles.
But … they did find over 100,000 golf balls!!!
Answers to Brain Teasers on Page 1
1. The pear grew inside the bottle. The bottles are placed over pear buds when they are
small, and are wired in place on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the entire growing
season. When the pears are ripe, they are snipped off at the stems.
2. Three English words beginning with dw: Dwarf, dwell & dwindle.
3. Fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar: Period, comma, colon, semicolon,
dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation point, quotation mark, brackets,
parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.
I hope you’re not sitting by this guy if
you’re traveling for the holidays! 
Did You See The Great Offers
On The Next Page????
Check
it
out!!

4. This free issue of Braking
News is being sent to you
from your friends at
401 S. US 41 By-Pass
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-4061
IN THIS ISSUE
Basic Vehicle Maintenance Items You Need
3 Quick Brain Teasers
Baked Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Go Green-Recycle Your Cell Phone
Schoolhouse Rock Had It Right!
Searching for Nessy, Finding Something
Win The Grand Prize
December Events
Money Saving Offers
And More!!!
401 S. US 41 By-Pass, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 485-4061
Support Toys for Tots for Savings!
Bring in a $20 toy donation for Toys for Tots and
receive $20 off your bill!
Feels good for you and feels good for others!
Must Present Coupon ~ Expires 12/31/13 ~ Cannot be combined with any other offer
$25.00 OFF
ANY Repair or Service over $100
Save Some Money On Your Repair … Buy Yourself A Present 
Expires 12/31/13 – Must Present Coupon – Cannot Be Combined with another Offer
•Oil, Lube &Filter Change
•Complete Brake Inspection
•Tire Rotation &Air Pressure Check
•Inspect Belts & Hoses
•Inspect Under Vehicle, Suspension
& Exhaust
•Check For Leaks of Oil, Transmission, Power
Steering & Coolant
•Inspect Condition Of Battery & Charging System
•Inspect All Safety Lights and Wiper Blades
•Check Anti-Freeze for Proper Levels
•Check For Tune-Up
Must Present Coupon
Expires 12/3//13

5. It’s a Coupon Free-For-All…
The Great Coupon Redemption
Say GOODBYE to 2013!!!
It goes by so fast!
Say goodbye with savings from ANY coupon in 2013.
In December only, we’re honoring every coupon from us from the entire year.
From the newsletter, the newspaper, a postcard, WHERE EVER! If it was a
coupon from us in 2013, ignore the expiration date, IT’S GOOD!
Why would we do this?
We know December can be tough. Your time and money are probably spread
thin. And of course, your check engine light comes on or your brakes start
squeaking or your wiper blades just don’t wipe like they used to or whatever. We
don’t want you to ignore it, if your car needs something. It can be dangerous. So
let’s get you in … in December and get it taken care of!
Expires 12/31/13. Must present coupon. Coupons still may not be combined or used in conjunction
with other offers, specials or previous purchases.
401 S. US 41 By-Pass
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-4061

6. Client Appreciation Day Event Results
On Friday, Nov. 9, we held our annual Client Appreciation Day
event at 1 Stop Car and Truck Repair. We are thankful for each
and every one of our loyal customers and this event gives us the
opportunity to express our appreciation and possibly show new
customers what we’re all about.
Months of planning go into organizing the Client Appreciation
Day. Announcement postcards were sent out weeks in advance
and advertised in our newsletter and on our Facebook page.
Many 1 Stop t-­‐shirts and hats were ordered. You may have
spotted owner John Yunker scouring the stores to find the
perfect prizes for numerous raffle drawings. This year we gave
away over 100 gifts, including hats, t-­‐shirts, mugs, Venetian Coffee Roasters coffee, NAPA gifts, tools, golf
umbrellas, gift cards, wine, candles, chocolates, and many other prizes.
We even made sure to have prizes and balloons for the children that
came with their parents.
Tables and chairs were rented from A’s Rentals and canopy tents were
brought in for the day. Our dedicated 1 Stop staff came in two hours
early on this Saturday to set up for the event. John and Rich Yunker, Joe
Benedetto, Kenney Collier, Steve McDonough, Frank Tapp, Kathryn
DeNinno, and Willie Wilson arranged tables, chairs, and tents and
organized the prize and food tables.
We offered our guests a BBQ lunch with all the fixin’s from Sonny’s BBQ.
Everyone enjoyed savory beef brisket sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, BBQ beans and coleslaw and a
variety of drinks. Rick Roberts from Suncoast NAPA Auto Parts
supplemented the meal by offering grilled hot dogs, chili and potato
chips and NAPA donated several raffle prizes.
Mike and Suzie Ashton kept the party lively with their fantastic mix
of rock and roll, standards, island music and more. As was the case
last year, they did a fabulous job
for our Client Appreciation Day
event. Much toe tapping and a bit
of dancing was observed.
Guests eagerly awaited the grand
prize drawing for a Samsung
Galaxy 7” tablet, valued at $199.
Our grand prizewinner this year
was Linda Troemel and she was so
excited to have won.
All-­‐in-­‐all, our Client Appreciation
Day event was a success! It was
great to see the friendly and familiar faces of our clients who keep us in
business.
Thank you everyone and keep those referrals coming! The steady
stream of word-­‐of-­‐mouth advertising we receive is the very best!