October 2008 Dick Scott Automoti

Thank you for reading our newsletter and for being a great Dick Scott customer. Summer has ended and fall is in full swing. As the weather begins to get colder we tend to spend more time inside. That is why we have put so much into this issue of the newsletter. Just remember, when you're done reading this issue the fun doesn't stop. Check out our blog or look us up on myspace. We'll be happy to see you. For Now, Enjoy!

Employee Spotlight

Doug Harris, Parts Manager at Dick Scott Nissan

Doug Harris has been in the automotive industry for almost 30 years; he has been with Dick Scott for 7 of those years. Currently he works as the Parts Manager at Dick Scott Nissan in Canton. Doug graduated from Plymouth Salem and lives in nearby Westland with his wife Cathy and their 3 daughters; Jessica, Karilyne and Allison. The Harris family has two cats, Norman and Jody.

According to Doug, his favorite part of his job is getting to know his customers. He enjoys many things outside of work, like spending time with his family and the Fried Grouper Sandwich at Charlie Horse Restaurant in Daytona Beach when he is on vacation. His favorite movie is Monty Python and the Holy Grail and his favorite book is "Chili Dogs only bark at Night" by Lewis Grizzard. Doug currently drives "any car that is at home and has gas in it" and his dream vehicle is "one that is paid for!"

Doug is our Spotlight Employee for October because of his hard work and dedication over the years. His wonderful sense of humor combined with his knowledge and experience in taking care of customer's vehicles is very much appreciated. Whenever you are in need of a part, you definitely need to call Doug! Thanks, Doug for all that you do; you are an important member of the Dick Scott "Best Shot" Team!

Visit Doug at Dick Scott Nissan.

Check out our past month's spotlights.

Dick Scott PTA Program - Raise Money For Your School!

At Dick Scott Automotive Group we realize how important it is to find new and innovative ways to motivate parents and guardians to support their children's education. That's why we created Dick Scott Donation Vouchers, a new way to raise funds for your school.

As a participant of our program, your organization will receive donation vouchers on a monthly or quarterly basis. The vouchers are for distribution to parent/guardians of students. Participants will, in turn, present them at any Dick Scott Dealership location when they purchase/lease a new or pre-owned vehicle. At the end of each month, your organization will receive $100 for every voucher redeemed! Any costs associated with designing the artwork for your organization and printing the donation vouchers is absorbed by Dick Scott.

Detroit Ignition Soccer Clinic At Dick Scott Nissan

Car Care One Card

The Detroit Ignition Professional Indoor Soccer Team will visit Dick Scott Nissan, located at 42175 Michigan Avenue in Canton, Michigan on Saturday, November 8, 2008 for an exclusive one-hour soccer clinic. The soccer clinic will start at 1:00 pm and run until 2:00 pm outside of the dealership (in the event of bad weather, it will be moved indoors).

The clinic will cover basic soccer skills taught by members of the Detroit Ignition and is open to children 6 to 12 years of age.

To be a part of the clinic, your completed registration form must be turned in to: Kasey Schraw at Dick Scott Dodge, 684 W Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170, by Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The clinic will be limited, so make sure to turn in your registration quickly

For more information please click here!

Tire Safety

Protection against avoidable breakdowns and crashes. Improved vehicle handling. Better fuel economy. Increased tire life. Just a few of the reasons to take five minutes every month to check your tires. Simply use the handy check list below.

Safety Checklist:

Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare
Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma. Remove bits of glass and other foreign objects
Make sure your tire values have valve caps
Check tire pressure before going on a long trip
Do not overload your vehicle. Check the tire information placard or owner's manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle
If you are towing a trailer, remember that some of the weight of the loaded trailer is transferred to the towing vehicle.

Safety Tips:

Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road.
Do not run over curbs, and try not to strike the curb when parking.

Dick Scott Rewards Cards

Have you checked your Dick Scott Rewards Card Points lately? Checking your points is as easy as going to our website, navigate to the "Rewards" menu and clicking on "Check Your Points." We'll need your email address to sign in so if you haven't given us that information yet please email us at Rewards@DickScott.com with your email address and Rewards Card number. Once you're in you can check your points. Points can be redeemed for anything from a car wash or oil change to a discount on your next new or pre-owned vehicle purchase/lease. This is just another part of the "Dick Scott Difference".

Trivia Question

Each month we will be asking a different Trivia question. Email us back with an answer. Everyone who gets the answer correct will be entered into our drawing. This month's prize is a free oil change.

October's Trivia Question:

Q. What was the name of the automaker to design the Jeep?

September's Trivia Question:

Q. Who is known as the father of Nissan's Z car line?

A. Yutaka Katayama

Good luck and don't forget to email you answers to newsletter@dickscott.com!

Recipe Of The Month

Pineapple Chili

15-oz can tomato sauce

15-oz jar Paul Newman Pineapple Salsa

15-oz can Rotel diced tomato (Mild)

15-oz can kidney beans (I use Great Northern or Cannellini beans)

1 pound white meat ground turkey

1 Onion diced

1/2 teaspoon chili powder (original recipe called for 1 tablespoon. Adjust to your liking)

1/2 teaspoon Cumin

Brown ground turkey, drain. Add onions and sauté.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a while. Let the flavor soak in!

Have a great recipe you're dying to share? Send it to Newsletter@DickScott.com

Thank you again for being a valued Dick Scott customer and newsletter subscriber! We love getting to know our customers and this newsletter is just one more way we will be able to connect with you. Again, please remember to check your rewards points and if you don't have a card yet, please ask your salesperson or cashier. Also, at Dick Scott we don't just want to help you find that perfect car. We want to form relationships with our valued customers. Add us to your friend's list on MySpace or check out our videos on YouTube. If you have time, read our Blog for news and information related to your favorite Dick Scott vehicles. If you have any comments or suggestions for upcoming issues please email us at Newsletter@DickScott.com

Sincerely,

The Newsletter Team
Dick Scott Automotive Group