How Many Miles Before You Replace Your Car?

When will YOU trade in the family car?  As you can see from this graphic, published in USA Today, consumers generally hope to get 1-200,000 miles out of their family car before having to replace it.  But with Jiffy Lube Preventive Maintenance and regular Signature Service Oil Changes, many drivers are finding out they can rack up even more miles than that and still have a smoothly running vehicle.  Come in for an SSOC today.  

Just for Fun: Happy Halloween!

We've compiled some of our favorite Halloween cars.  There is some serious creativity and some positively wicked paint jobs going on here.  Drive safely and enjoy the festivities!

Keep Your Eyes on the Road!

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bayDistracted-Driving-May-Cost-You-More-127946593.html

Statistics show that traffic accidents linked to cellphones are on the decline. But the California Highway Patrol isn't buying it. After all, if you survived an accident caused by a cellphone, would you admit it?

And what about texting? That's an act of communication that actually lends itself to deceit.

"Many people try to camouflage it, they try to hold it under the steering wheel," said Officer Charmaine Fajardo of the CHP. "That makes them take their eyes off the road even longer."

Faced with growing public ignorance of the law, and apathy about its purpose, California lawmakers took action. You may not have noticed, but a bill was approved this week that adds some serious financial consequences if you use a hand-held device while driving or bicycling.

The first offense fine would increase from $20 to $50, if Gov. Jerry Brown signs the legislation. A second offense would cost $100. But it's the fees that are likely to get the most attention.

Read more and watch the report at the link above.   

Updated Driver Alert from SF Examiner

Bay Area drivers are advised to watch out for flooding and water on the roads this week.  Please visit the following link from the San Francisco Examiner for more details and information:
http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2011/10/chp-urges-drivers-be-cautious-wet-flooded-roads.

New Addition to Fleet Customers

Media Contacts:
Jessica Anselmi, 617-939-8318 janselmi@coneinc.com
Virginia Sanchez, 713-546-6272 virginia.q.sanchez@shell.com

Fuelman Cites Expertise, National Footprint as Deciding Factor

HOUSTON, September 21, 2011 — Today, Jiffy Lube International – the company that pioneered the quick lube industry – announced Fuelman as a key addition to its roster of fleet customers. Fuelman – a leading independent provider of commercial fleet fueling services and a division of FleetCor Technologies, Inc. – is looking to Jiffy Lube to help drive expansion into the preventive maintenance space and offer customers a broader variety and consistency of services.

Taylor Swift Jiffy Lube Promo Winner!!!

“Text 4 Taylor” 

A Custom Promotion Campaign 

“Taylor Made” for 

Jiffy Lube 2011 

Taylor Swift Concert tickets   –The Hottest Ticket in town this September  …Taylor’s concert sold out in 90 minutes, but not for some lucky winner participating at a Jiffy Lube  in the San Francisco Bay Area! 

For the month of July 2011 , KOIT listeners were encouraged via  96.5 KOIT on-air and /or on- line to visit any Bay Area Jiffy Lube and look for the  Point of Sale  for  “Swift Text for Taylor” Sweepstakes. Jiffy Lube customers texted a short code found on the POS to enter to win  Free Concert Tickets. All texting entries received a customized bounce back message/coupon from Jiffy Lube.  We received 34,186 text for the campaign which represents the one of the largest text campaigns in our promotional history. 

A sweepstakes winner was chosen at random on August 8th of 2011. We awarded the pair of Taylor Swift tickets,  oil changes for a year from Jiffy Lube and an autographed  guitar from Taylor Swift on July 23rd, 2011.

400,000 Miles?!

400,000 miles??
Drivers Determined to Achieve Higher Mileage
Nearly Unanimous, National Survey Reveals Drivers View Oil Changes as Key to Vehicle Longevity

HOUSTON – Roy Lindahl has been driving his white Jeep® Cherokee since the day they drove off the lot together seventeen years ago. He and his vehicle, affectionately nicknamed "Jeepy," recently reached a major milestone when the odometer hit 400,000 miles. It was a proud moment for Lindahl, who has kept Jeepy on a regular preventive maintenance schedule for years to ensure his reliable companion takes him where he wants to go for years to come. It's been a habit well practiced for Lindahl, who has surprised even maintenance technicians with his Jeep's impressive condition and mileage.
An auto mechanic as a teen, and engineer by trade, Lindahl has seen the impact that neglect can have on a vehicle first hand and he has passed the importance of proper maintenance on to the next generation. His son, who has inherited his passion for vehicles, recently showcased his own restored vehicle in a hometown parade and practices the same dedication to maintenance. It's no surprise that Lindahl and his son are not the only drivers looking to hold onto their vehicles as long as possible. A recent survey conducted by Jiffy Lube International (JLI) reveals that more than half of U.S. drivers hope to have more than 150,000 miles on their vehicle before replacing it, and more than a quarter aspire to clock 250,000 miles or more.