"gk-tire-auto-ponca-city-oklahoma" Articles & Blogs:
Ask Patty about Entrepreneurial Insanity
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AskPatty.com CEO Jody DeVere appears in a new book, along with several friends and partners in the industry. It's called Entrepreneurial Insanity in the Tire Industry, and if you're in the tire industry that title may feel familiar to you.
The book a...[Read on] |
Ask Patty Female Friendly Blog Carnival: August 12, 2009
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There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female fr...[Read on] |
With a flat tire, bloody shoes and a smile, Chrissie Wellington smashes world Ironman record
| This was her Kona. Chrissie Wellington, who had to pull out of October's Ironman World Championships in Kona due to illness, made up for it and then some today at Ford Ironman Arizona.
Wellington set a new record for an official Ironman course of 8:36:13...[Read on] |
'Sex and The City 2' World Premiere (Photos)
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Those fabulous four women are at it again, at the world premiere of ‘Sex and the City 2’Culture | Today 12:00 pmThe world premiere of "Sex and the City 2" was held on May 24, 2010, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. If you th...[Read on] |
Obama Administration Takes Tough Tone on GM, Chrysler
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President Obama insists his administration’s plans will help insure auto industry’s futureAmerican Auto Industry | Today 1:55 pm
Barack Obama refuses to sit by and let the American auto industry squander its bailouts.
As Chrysler and Gen...[Read on] |
Hankook Tire "Be Safe.. Air ‘Em UP" Campaign Launches
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Millions of U.S. drivers fail to maintain proper tire pressure, which is not only a safety risk but also wastes gas and money. According to a study by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, 55% of vehicles on the road today have at least one underinflated...[Read on] |
The Proposal tops Sex and the City
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This kind of snuck up on me. The Sandra Bullock film The Proposal has now surpassed Sex and the City in its domestic gross. Sex and the City earned almost $153 million and this week The Proposal passed $155 million and its still going.
Interesting.
I ...[Read on] |
Summer Tire Tips: From Bridgestone
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Always keep tires inflated at levels listed in owner manual. To ensure proper pressurereading, check tires when they are cool. Air pressure should be checked about once a week for routine driving.
When possible, start and stop vehicle slowly and deceler...[Read on] |
FTC Provides “Tips on Making Most of Your Auto Warranty”
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
The FTC offers these tips to help consumers make smart decisions and get the most out of their auto warranties:
Read the warranty that came with the car, or check the “owners” section of the manufacturer’s We...[Read on] |
AskPatty.com's Certified Female Friendly® Blog Carnival - December Edition
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Our Certified Female Friendly® locations continue to give generously through the holiday season, and in this month's Blog Carnival, the bells are definitely all a-jingle. Toys for Tots drives abound, pet adoption drives warm hearts with cold noses, foo...[Read on] |
A Mother’s Day Stick Shift: What Mom’s Cars Say About Her
| Many members of the tribe of the auto-obsessed can trace their compulsion back to parental indoctrination—a sort of vehicular Munchausen-by-proxy, in which the implanted toxin is a father’s fascination with a rusty Austin-Healy 3000 or a mother’s pr...[Read on] |
Moving and Your Auto Insurance
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Moving to a new place is both an exciting and stressful time. There's packing, the move, and so many other details to handle that letting your insurance company know about your new address probably isn't high on your list. But where you live can impact ...[Read on] |
Sex & The City 2: Aidan's Back!
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What you've been waiting for - the newest trailer for Sex and The City 2!
The movie, out May 27, fast forwards two years in the ladies’ lives when Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take a week off and venture to Abu Dhabi for a break from real ...[Read on] |
Women Everywhere Read This: Top Auto Accident Statistics
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According to Online Lawyer Source, vehicular accidents pose a serious threat to the public and auto accident statistics are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 34. Leading cause? This is something serious to consider. For all the moms ...[Read on] |
Eco-friendly Yokohama enhances tire exhibit with walls made from live plants
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Earth Day is still a month away, but environmentally friendly Yokohama has started celebrating early with a living display at this weekend's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The exhibit features a lush "living wall" grown from natural p...[Read on] |
Looking for a quiet, safe, and smoother ride for your family?
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Goodyear has just launched its Assurance ComforTred Touring all-new tire available at Goodyear-owned and independent retail outlets throughout North America and AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly® Goodyear retail tire locations. In addition to the ...[Read on] |
Drivers Beware! The Peril of Potholes Are Upon Us
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Brought to you by Car Care Council
Hitting a pothole can damage tires, wheels, steering and suspension, wheel alignment and more. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists who experience any of the following warning signs after hitting a pothole s...[Read on] |
Soccer Mom Alert: Uniroyal Tire supports soccer teams with free balls and more!
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For the 10th year in a row, Michelin North America Inc. and its Uniroyal tire dealers continue to support soccer communities across the country. Beginning September 4, 2009, sponsored players will receive a certificate that can be redeemed for a free soc...[Read on] |
Do you have a top dog? You could win from Bark Buckle UP!
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Our good friend Christina Selter the Pet Safety Lady is going to the New York International Auto Show, and she wants to take all your pets with her - in photo form, at least.
Bark Buckle UP is hosting an online "Top Dog" photo contest at the 2011 New Y...[Read on] |
Sex and the City, the Sequel, Gets Release Date
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The sequel is putting down roots. Mark the date of May 28, 2010 in your calendar for the release of Sex and the City 2. Just keep in mind the films about women don’t usually declare their arrival over a year before they are released and before a sin...[Read on] |
College Hoops: It’s The Girls’ Turn
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Who’s in? Who’s out? The NCAA Division I Women’s Tournament field was announced this evening as 64 teams waited to hear where they’ll be playing their first round games starting March 21.
March Madness & Final Four is a phenomenon that grips the ...[Read on] |
You can’t avoid paying for car insurance, but you can avoid paying too much
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Unless you want to take the bus, you need car insurance. If you’re going to drive, it’s the law in all 50 states. But you can avoid paying too much for it. Here are three ways you can help keep your rate low when it comes time to renew your auto...[Read on] |
New, More Realistic "Sex and the City" to HBO
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Lizzy Caplan, who played a vampire blood junkie in True Blood last season and is a co-star of the hilarious Party Down, has signed on to produce a TV adaptation of Julie Klausner's memoir "I Don't Care About Your Band" on HBO. Klausner, Salon's Lady Busin...[Read on] |
Checklist for selecting the right auto repair shop
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Do you feel your car is in good hands when it needs repairs or maintenance? Do you feel comfortable with the diagnoses offered to you by your technician? Do you trust that your repairs are completed safely and thoroughly? The Car Care Council recommends ...[Read on] |
Don't get caught out in the cold with a dead car battery!
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When the temperatures dip below 0-degrees F, my auto repair shop receives early morning phone calls crying for 'help' because of cars not starting. Here are some illuminating statistics by the Battery Council International that explain why so many car bat...[Read on] |
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