by rolfsimportcom on April 16, 2012
Yes - there is an app for this
Yes. And there is an app to stop it.
We’ve all done it. Tried to fit in a quick message while driving the car. The problem – we’re very distracted and we’re very dangerous.
Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. If you are traveling 55 mph, that is the same as driving the length of an entire football field, blind-folded.*
With new laws in place and reduced mobile phone usage on the road, it is now painfully easy to spot the offenders. They weave, they brake late (or early), and quite often are stuck at the light when it is as green as it is going to get. So even though there are fines for using your cell phone while driving, it still is causing accidents and deaths across the nation.
While we can’t remove the temptation, there are some apps that can control the calls.
There’s an app for that >>
One text or call could wreck it all.
You can safely end the practice of texting while driving with a number of different apps:
tXtBlocker blocks texting and speaking while a vehicle is in motion and sends an automatic “Driving” message to anyone who texts or calls.
tXtBlocker can also be customized to block text messages or calls at certain times of the day or near certain locations, such as a school or workplace. 911 calls are always allowed. tXtBlocker costs $6.99 for a single-user plan and $9.99 a month for a family plan. It works with most Android and BlackBerry devices.
Textecution™ kills texting functions while driving.
Textecution sits quietly in the background and allows you use your phone normally. Once it detects that the phone is travelling faster than 10 mph, Textecution disables the phone’s texting feature, so text messages can’t be sent or received. Once the phone is at rest or travelling slower than 10 mph, the texting feature is restored. There is a one-time fee of $29.99 to download the app, which is good for the life of a phone number. Android devices only.
iZUP - defers calls to voice mail and holds text messages while the vehicle is in motion.
iZUP is another app that monitors speed and other critical conditions to determine whether a phone is in a moving vehicle. Once a predetermined speed is reached, iZUP holds text messages, e-mails and calls while you’re driving, yet always allows unlimited access to 911 and a list of authorized phone numbers. iZUP is $2.95 per month for a single user and $5.95 per month for a family plan.
There are also corporate options.
Any of the above can help you control your texting. And that of your teen drivers. Let’s make the roads a little safer by reducing the distractions.
*From Distraction.gov
by rolfsimportcom on March 16, 2012
At Rolf’s Import Auto Service, we would like to thank you for allowing us to service your vehicle.
If you own another European, Import or a U.S. Vehicle that could use the same quality Rolf’s Service we would like to service it as well! While we specialize in all European and Import Vehicles, we are happy to consider many US makes and models for our valued customers!
We have created a very special offer just for you and your second or third vehicles that have never been in for service at our shop!
When you visit us with an additional vehicle for maintenance or repair service, we are offering you a $50.00 Gift Card towards service and repair on that vehicle.
Our technicians are highly trained on European and Import Vehicles. This training and our investment in state of the art diagnostic technology and tools allow us to also work on ANY U.S. Vehicle we choose. We typically only offer this service to our loyal customers with additional vehicles.
Many of our customers trust us to service all of their family vehicles, so join in and take advantage of our special offer!
Thank you for your business!
by rolfsimportcom on January 16, 2012
Rolf’s Import Auto has it’s very own girl scout, Emily Simons. Emily has a personal goal of selling at least 215 boxes of cookies. Let’s all help out Emily reach her goal! If you are interested in ordering cookies please stop by the shop, call us or even email us your order. Make sure you include how many boxes you would like to order and the kind of cookies you would like.
Your cookie choices are:
Thin Mints: A thin wafer covered with a smooth chocolaty coating. Made with natural peppermint.
Samoas: Tender vanilla cookies, covered with caramel, rolled in toasted coconut, and striped with a rich, chocolatey coating.
Tagalongs: Tasty cookies topped with creamy peanut butter and covered with a luscious chocolaty coating.
Do-si-dos: Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with creamy peanut butter filling.
Trefoils: Delicate-tasting shortbread that is simple and satisfying.
Dulce de Leche: Inspired by the classic confections of Latin America, these sweet, bite-size cookies are rich with milk caramel chips.
Thank U BerryMunch: Real, premium cranberries provide a delightful tartness in these hearty cookies sweetened with creamy, white fudge chips.
And to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting try the Savannah Smiles!: Bite-sized, lemon wedge cookies dusted in powdered sugar and bursting with zesty lemon flavor.
A box of cookies is $4.00 each. And the last day to order through the shop will be January 27, 2012.
by rolfsimportcom on December 13, 2011
We have donated the funds normally spent on paper cards and postage to our featured charity:
The Tacoma Rescue Mission. Learn more about our December Charity.
by rolfsimportcom on November 21, 2011
Rolf’s New Oil Service Program – Every 6th Oil Change is FREE!
Rolf’s Import Auto Service value’s your loyalty and to thank you, we’ve set up our new Oil Service Program! We will automatically track each oil service you have performed at our shop, and we will notify you by email when you’ve earned 5 and get your 6th ONE FREE!
Call us today for details!
*Rolf’s Oil Service Program – Every 6th Oil Change FREE has no expiration date. This program may be discontinued or modified at any time.
by rolfsimportcom on November 18, 2011
Checkbook, a local consumer magazine has performed a survey on 67 different independent shops in the Pierce County area. This survey consisted of 6 catagories that were asked to the local consumers.
And everyone here at Rolf’s Import Auto is proud to say Thank you for trusting us and continuing to come to Rolf’s! Here are the results from the survey:
by rolfsimportcom on September 12, 2011
Do you know someone you could refer to Rolf’s?
The best way that any small business can grow is by word of mouth. We REALLY appreciate these referrals, as without them we wouldn’t be here! For quite some time we have been thanking our customers for referrals by loading value onto their Loyalty Rewards Card!
We probably haven’t been doing the greatest job telling everyone about the program and what you can do to earn free or discounted services.
To Earn Your Referral Dollars:
Click on the Referral Card below and print the cards, or pick up a handful of cards at the shop. Write your name on the cards and hand them out to friends, family or anyone who has not visited us before. When they come in for service, you will earn $50.00 on your Rewards Card for your first referral and then $25.00 for each one after that! You can keep the money for yourself OR we can donate all or a portion of the money to one of our charities.
You can be confidant that whoever you refer will be happy with us as we are maintaining a 99% 5-Star Review Rating through a Third Party Review company called Customer Lobby. Please read the customer reviews online!
We look forward to rewarding your referrals in the near future!
by rolfsimportcom on September 2, 2011
To all the E46 owners,
Have you heard, BMW just recalled 241,000 cars in the U.S. for tail light malfunction. Click the link below to read more.
BMW Tail Light Recall
by rolfsimportcom on July 25, 2011
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