Our open house, this weekend!!

April 25, 2012

RJ Pickup Service and Impact Auto Parts will be sharing our knowledge with our friends, neighbors and our loyal customers for a day of fun and just getting to know each other a little better. The economy has drastically changed and with all the uncertainty in the market place,  the overall cost and the daily expenses we encounter each and every day have become prohibitive.  Our objective is to educate you, before you have to spend any hard earn money, making sure your getting the most for your hard earn dollars.

We are going to have a fun day, allowing you the opportunity to see firsthand what we have to offer in making your  decision in the automotive parts and repair world as the best possible advice you will invest in. We have the best of two worlds, access to all the parts we need within walking distanced. We have our tire manufactures drop-ship our shipments twice a day, morning and afternoon. We work on appointments to make sure we save you time and provide you with only the work you required.

Many changes have come to RJ Pick up Service! Jody Gay and Carl White have been owners since October 1^st, 2011 and decided to change the philosophy of how business in the automotive service repair industry is conducted and are trying a different and  better approach with our clients. Providing service that meets or exceeds your expectations, and if does not meet those standards we would appreciate your recommendations so we can better serve you. Business is really a two way street, not many get it; we think we have that understanding. We want to earn your valued business now and in the future.

Uxbridge is a beautiful town with a wonderful community. Impact Auto Parts and RJPick up Service is located on Main Street North in Uxbridge.  We are able to provide you with parking for trucks, cars and trailers, making sure your stop is as pleasant as possible. Our focus is to provide you with answers to your questions and concerns and provide you with all your after market automotive needs as efficiently as possible.

This blog was created to make a difference on how you assess your automotive needs, from repairs, tires, automotive accessories to tips on how to improve your gas mileage, lower your repair bills, making your tires last longer, ect. These are just some of the articles we have shared with our readers. 

We look forward to seeing all that attend this event and also benefits from what we have shared and displayed. The worse that could happen is you had a cold, warm drink and something to eat. What do you do on a Saturday; look forward to seeing you all at our Open House!!!

Getting Set Up
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RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US

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Installing Trailer hitches that need to be customized!

April 18, 2012

Installing a trailer hitch that has to be customized to fit a specific vehicle takes time and a great amount of knowledge, to assure it fits properly  and to the exact manufactures specs to avoid any manufactures warranties being cancelled.  With today’s technology the hitches we use are manufactory specifically for that vehicle saving time.  No need to drill holes on the frame, as they are already pre drilled by the manufactory.

The tricky part is all in the wiring for your trailer to have the brake lights functioning according to the specs and the safety of the vehicle on the road. We used a T-One Connector, designed specifically for this vehicle.  With this example we are installing a class three hitch with a seven way adaptor and adding a brake controller to the specification requested by the customer and assuring all our work meets the specific specs for the 2012 Toyota Veneza!

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As you can see from the picture, the hitch has been installed directly to the pre drilled holes made by the manufactory; we had to weld the seven way adaptor to the hitch frame, keeping it clean and having that factory professional look.  The adaptor wires when are not in use, will be kept inside the vehicle, saving them from becoming damaged by the environment conditions as our seasons change.  

The last step on this project was to add a brake controller, to provide additional safety when you are pulling a trailer. An electric trailer brake controller is a device that supplies power from the tow vehicle to the trailer's electric brakes. many styles are available that differ from how they look, to the number of brakes they can power, but all of them can be divided up into two main groups Proportional or Time Delayed.

How we mounted the actual brake controller, without having to drill any holes on the undercarriage of the dash. You just plug it to the adapter located just under the steering wheel, when your not using the brake controller, you can put it in safe place and the vehicle looks all original.

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Proportional Brake Control
Proportional brake control sense how quickly the tow vehicle is stopping and applies the same amount of braking power to the trailer.

Time Delayed Brake control
With a time Delayed brake controller when you step on the vehicle brakes a predetermined amount of braking power is sent to the trailer and then there is a delay as the unit ramps up to full braking power.

RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: rjpickupservice@hotmail.com

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RJ Pick up Service Spring special on Tires:

Time to replace your winter tires; with your summer tires if you have not done that as of yet. Call us to arrange an appointment. We will install them on your vehicle as you wait, whether they are already on rims or not on rims.  

Tires already mounted on rims $44.95 plus taxes.

Tires not on rims and to be mount on original rims price is $99.95 plus taxes.

Mail-In Rebates from Manufactures and specials on summer tires

Pirelli Tires save up to $200.00 on mail-in rebates on specific brands of Pirelli, when you order a set of 4 tires Passenger.
Offer Expires June 30^th, 2012. Requested a Quote!

BFGoodrich get a mail-in rebate of $50.00 on specific brands of BFGoodrich, with the purchase of 4 BFGoodrich Passenger or Light Truck. 
Offer Expires May 19^th, 2012. Requested a Quote!

Michelin Tires mail-in rebate of $70.00 on specific on specific brands of Michelin tires, with the purchase of 4 Michelin Passenger or Light Truck tires. 
Offer Expires May19th, 2012. Requested a Quote!

Yokohama mail-in rebates from $40.00 - $70.00 on specific brands of Yokohama with the purchase of 4 Yokohama Passenger Tires.
Offer Expires May 31^st, 2012. Requested a Quote!

Hankook Tires mail-in rebate of $60.00 on specific Hankook Brands of tires, with the purchase 4 Hankook tires.
Offer Expires June 30^th, 2012. Requested a Quote!

Continental Tires and receive a prepaid Continental Tire master card by mail, when you purchases 4 Continental Tires.
Offer Expires May 31^st, 2012. Requested a Quote!

RJ Pick up Service will keep you up to date with the latest mail-in rebates as they are announced by the Manufactures.  If you have an interest in getting an email on all our specials and rebates as well as tips on your maintenance you can subscribe to RJ Pick up Service Updates, sent directly to your email.

We will be having a customer
"Appreciation Day"Revised Date
Saturday April 28th from 9am - 3pmMore information to follow....


RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US








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Three types of vehicles that use this type of energy

April 14, 2012

Electric vehicles (EVs) are propelled by an electric motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery packs. Electric motors have several advantages over internal combustion engines (ICEs). We discuss the three types that have this ability.

Battery-electric

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are powered by electric motors that draw from on-board rechargeable storage batteries. When the batteries run low, they must be plugged into the power grid to recharge. Electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions.

Hybrid-electric

Hybrid-electric (HEVs) combine a battery-powered electric motor with a conventional internal combustion engine. Thus they offer the driving range and rapid refueling of conventional vehicles, together with features of electric vehicles. Hybrids cannot be recharged using external electricity – they use the gasoline engines, regenerative braking, and the energy produced from coasting to recharge their batteries. Through increased fuel efficiency and reduced fuel use, hybrids can reduce GHG emissions.

Plug-in hybrid electric

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are hybrids with high-capacity batteries that can be charged by plugging into the power grid. They can run in electric-only mode until the battery charge is depleted. Although PHEVs don’t have to be plugged in to be driven, they will not achieve maximum driving range or optimal fuel consumption without charging. When operating electric mode, plug-in hybrids produce no tailpipe emissions.

We all know there are many advantages of owning and operating these types of vehicles with this type of technology, but there also has to be several disadvantages. We will review all the advantage and disadvantage with these types’ electric operated vehicles on next topic.

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RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US




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Alternative fuels and technologies:

April 13, 2012

Ethanol

Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from plant materials that absorb C02 while growing. Because of this, using ethanol in place of non-renewable fossil fuels, such as gasoline, reduces GHG emissions. The level of GHG emissions reduction depends on a number of factors, including the percentage of ethanol in the fuel blend.

All major vehicle manufacturers design their vehicles to run year-round on gasoline containing an ethanol blend of up to 10 percent (E10), without modification. E10 is available at many service stations across Canada.

Several vehicle manufacturers offer flexible-fuel vehicles (EFVs) that can run on ethanol blends of up to 85 percent ethanol (E85) and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol contains less energy than gasoline, so in higher-level blends such as E85, more fuel is needed to travel the same distance.

Biodiesel

Biodiesel is another fuel made from renewable resources (plant or animal materials). Using blends of diesel fuel with biodiesel can reduce GHG emissions compared with using unblended diesel. The level of GHG emissions reduction depends on a number of factors including the percentage of biodiesel in fuel blend. New diesel-powered vehicles are designed to operate on diesel fuel containing up to 5 percent biodiesel (B5) year-round, without modification.

Electricity

Electricity is a readily available energy source that is used as a fuel in three types of vehicles: battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric.  We will share these three types, of vehicles tomorrow. The information l have supplied was produced and written by the Natural resources of Canada! If you have enjoyed this information and want to take advantage of more articles on this subject!

                                                           

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Alternative fuels and technologies

RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US






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Saving fuel; Tips on driving and maintenance

April 10, 2012

The most important thing one can do is chose the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your everyday needs, you can achieve additional savings and reduce your vehicle’s impact on the environment by following these tips created by.


The Natural Resources Canada

Driving Tips:

-Accelerate gently: The harder you accelerate the more fuel you will use. In the city, where about half of the fuel you consume is used to accelerate your vehicle, you can save as much as 15 percent by pressing the pedal gently. Imagine an open cup of coffee on your dashboard – don’t spill it!!

-Maintain a steady speed: you will not only consume less fuel but also help enhance traffic flow, minimize emissions and enjoy safer driving conditions. Use cruise control for highway driving, where conditions permit, to maintain a steady speed and optimize your fuel savings.

-Anticipate traffic: Hard braking and rapid acceleration burns more fuel and are unsafe. Drive defensively and watch ahead for changes in traffic flow. When possible, leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

-Coast to decelerate: By anticipating slowdowns and removing your foot from the accelerator as early as possible, you can decrease your speed and conserve fuel. Most vehicles today have fuel-injection systems that automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the engine when you accelerator is released, so take advantage by coasting.

-Avoid high speeds: The faster a vehicle travels above 80 km/h the more fuel it consumes. For example, vehicle needs 20 percent more fuel to go 120 km/h than to go 80 km/h. slow down for safer and more fuel –efficient driving.

-Don’t idle unnecessarily: If you’re going to be stopped for more than 60 seconds – when parked –turn the engine off.

-Use air conditioning sparingly: Due to the extra load on the engine, air conditioning can increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption by 20 percent. Roll down your windows when city driving, or use the vehicle’s flow-through ventilation on the highway.

-Lighten your load: Roof and bicycle racks decrease your vehicle’s aerodynamics and heavy items in your trunk add weight, causing your vehicle to burn more fuel. Take only what you need.

-Make one long trip instead of several short ones: Separate trips of less the 5 km do not allow a cold engine to reach its peak operating temperature, resulting in increased fuel consumption and emissions, Combine trips into one outing to save time, fuel and money.

-Leave your vehicle at home: Walk, bike, carpool or take public transit whenever possible.


RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US TIRECRAFT!!   We're driving towards a cure with every car we serviceshow your support and go pink!!

Our customer "Appreciation Day" has been revised!

April 5, 2012

We have had several setbacks, but the key is to maintain our focus on our mission to provide an above average service to our existing and new clients. The whole concept behind a customer "Appreciation Day" is to make it beneficial to you and your family a fun day. We will have many displays of products, services, accessories providing you with all your automotive needs.

We will been sharing some hotdogs, hamburgers soft drinks and water along with some outstanding specials and draws for items to be named later, 50/50 raffle with proceeds being donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, you can also donate $5.00 to the (CBCS) and get “4 PINK VALVE STEMS”
for your vehicle, support pink!!

We will have some inflatable displays making it a fun and very educational day if you drive a vehicle; they unfortunately cost money to run. We will provide tips on how to maintain your vehicle at the highest level, saving you additional money with regular services. With the current price of gas, we need to take a different approach on how we can maintain a logical and financial budge for our travel.

We have improved the overall look of RJ PICKUP SERVICE, from the outside to the inside, our showroom is coming along, adding new features and displays from Wi-Fi usages as you wait for your vehicle to creating and research your brand of tires, rims and all kinds of accessories that will enhance the overall appearance of your vehicle.

What we desire is to have our clients well educated and understanding what exactly they are getting when they purchase items, from warranties to whatever you can think of, we will provide you with the information you may require. We all work hard for our dollar; how you spend it is your business. We want to earn your dollar not take it…




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"Appreciation Day"Revised Date
Saturday April 28th from 9am - 3pmMore information to follow.... 


RJ PICK UP SERVICE
241A Main Street North
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1C3
Phone 905-852-4238
Email: EMAIL US






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