Life is a Highway...

Spring break is officially upon us!  According to the news and probably because of the current state of our economy, many of you are planning road trips to accommodate your travel needs.  What is the most important aspect to consider when planning a roadtrip?  Music, of course.  With the help of www.jetpack.com, we've compiled a list of songs that will make your road trip fly by!

25. Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi (4:11)
24. Runnin’ Down a Dream – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (4:23)
23. Already Gone – Eagles (4:18)
22. Drive My Car – Drive My Car (2:25)
21. Free Ride – Edgar Winter Group (3:17)
20. Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf (4:27)
19. Here I Go Again – Whitesnake (4:36)
18. Holiday Road – Lindsey Buckingham (3:11)
17. Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles (1:57)
16. Up Around the Bend – Creedence Clearwater Revival (2:41)
15. Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones (3:33)
14. Everyday Is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow (4:16)
13. I Can’t Drive 55 – Sammy Hagar (4:12)
12. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen (4:29)
11. Take the Long Way Home – Supertramp (5:08)
10. Roam – The B-52′s (4:57)
9. Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac (3:38)
8. Baba O’Riley – The Who (5:08)
7. Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd (9:09)
6. Highway to Hell – AC/DC (3:28)
5. I’ve Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash (3:19)
4. On the Road Again – Willie Nelson (2:32)
3. Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf (3:30)
2. I Get Around – The Beach Boys (2:14)
1. Life Is a Highway – Rascal Flatts (4:37)

We have also gathered some helpful tips we've found online for you as you prepare to make some fun road memories this spring break:

·        Get your car checked before you go: Make sure that your car is in the best shape to handle all elements that come along with travel. By getting your car looked at before you go, you can save time, money and ensure the safety of all your travelers. Take the time to do this and you won’t regret it.

·        First aid/Car kit:  Make sure that you have an auto first aid kit made for readily available in your car. Regardless if your fellow road warriors are accident prone or not, it’s a good idea to have one.  From Band-Aids to motion sickness medicine to light sticks, these kits make you ready and able for any situation that may arise while you are on the road!  They are fairly inexpensive and won’t take up much room.

·        Hungry hippos: Even if you’re taking a short trip, it’s a good idea to pack some snacks: both perishable and non-perishable items. Even with smart phones and GPS systems, it's best to be prepared.

·        Don’t advertise your travels: With the popularity of facebook and other social media outlets, people are becoming increasing more likely and comfortable announcing their travel plans than ever before. Avoid doing this; when seemingly harmless information is put into the wrong hands, it’s no longer harmless.  Instead, wait to share the news of your travels when you get back and show off pictures and tell any memories you might have made.  This is the kind of information people want and should know about your travels.

Happy roadtripping!

Home Sweet Home:

This past weekend Lawrence Hall Abilene once again participated in the Abilene Home Builders “Home and Garden Expo” at the Abilene Civic Center!  We wanted to do things a bit differently this year and decided to have an overall theme for our booth and help people think about cars a little differently!  Here is how we go their attention: 

Yep, that’s right!  If you are lucky enough to retire at 65, you will finish your working years logging over 70,000 hours in a car.  Most people don’t realize how much time is actually spent in their car; it’s so important to find one that works for your lifestyle.  And THAT is what our sales staff is trained to do: find the best vehicle for your lifestyle, budget and future.   We feel strongly that people no longer view cars as a means to take them from point A to point B; there are now real personal needs that we must try and meet for our customers.  We don’t sell them a car; we provide them with a home away from home!

People appreciated our unique view this year and rewarded us with first place in the “Multiple Booth Space” category!  We wanted to give a big thanks to Mankin & Sons for provided our “garden bed” and other lovely plants for our space.  Visit their greenhouse and specialty shop at 4002 Nth First and their website at www.mankinandsons.com.

Preventative Maintenance.

Most everyone who has owned a car has undoubtedly had to pay for some unexpected repairs. The best way to stay ahead of costly car repairs?  Two words:  preventative maintenance.  Lawrence Hall Abilene  offers a free multi-point vehicle inspection to do just that.  See our own Rick McWhirter, Lawrence Hall Abilene Shop Foreman, explain what a multi-point inspection is and how important it can be the the health of your vehicle:

Preventative maintenance is simply the most effective way a car owner can take control and prevent expensive repairs.  Visit Lawrence Hall Abilene today to make sure the health of your car is in good hands.