Posted on 4/17/2023
With fuel prices on the rise again, and exciting summer road trips coming up, we thought you could use a few tips to ensure you are saving money on your fuel costs! 1) Slow down and enjoy the ride! Drive smarter, not harder. Tailgating, weaving in and out of lanes and driving aggressively might make you feel like a race car driver, but it's not doing your fuel economy any favors (or your wallet, when the police hand you a speeding ticket). So, slow down and get to where you're going safely! 2) Keep your tires inflated! Low tire pressures increase your car's rolling resistance, making it work harder and burn more fuel. This also wears your tires prematurely, costing you big bucks when you have to replace them more frequently. So, make sure your tires are properly inflated, and your wallet will thank you. 3) Get rid of the junk in your trunk! Carrying extra weight around is like carrying arou ... read more
Posted on 4/4/2023
After LOTS of discussion, research and planning, we have decided to move the majority of our staff to a four day workweek starting today, April 3rd - Mike is the exception, you can still have fabulous conversations with him any weekday you like ;) There are some important factors that contributed to this decision; ensuring our staff are able to maintain good health (physically and mentally), they have access to, and time scheduled for ongoing training, and having a shop culture that focusses on supporting our TEAM. At Kinetic, our employees are the heart and soul of the business, so this change is intended to give them an additional day to spend with their loved ones, book personal appointments or just catch up on sleep. We've also scheduled some time in the workday for additional training, which is definitely needed to be able to successfully diag ... read more