Directory:Cars for Keeps - Revision history

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 In addition to having an impeccable repair shop, an approved facility must have a favorable opinion rating amongst its clients: AAA performs a survey of a significant number of the shop's clients and obtains their opinions "on how well the business meets their automotive service needs." The shop must score at least 90% on each question. Cars For Keeps averaged above 98% on each question.
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 Our goal is to educate clients about the importance of a preventive approach to auto care, a proven way to save thousands of dollars over the life of each vehicle in a household.
 Carrying that informative approach beyond preventive service, we strive to ensure that every client makes an informed decision about their car's repairs.
-In 1988 Rob Hopp moved from Grand Rapids to Spring Lake,
+==Awards and Accreditations==
-fulfilling a longtime dream of living near the lake shore.
-Recognizing the need for a high quality automotive service company
+In 2003, we achieved '''Bosch Car Service recognition'''. Affiliation with the Robert Bosch Corporation gives us access to technical information, training and parts relationships that fewer than 1,500 other garages in the nation have access to.
-on the lake shore, Automotive Advantage was started in November of 1990.
+In April of 2007, Cars For Keeps was recognized as an '''AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility'''.
 The AAA (American Automobile Association) inspects each repair facility for competency of technicians, proper equipment, existence of ongoing training programs, community reputation, cleanliness, and appearance.
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 All AAR facilities have met Their strict standards for quality and offer the following benefits:
- • Complete service on the models they repair including: brakes, alignments & electrical repairs
+- Complete service on the models they repair including: brakes, alignments & electrical repairs
- • Knowledgeable and courteous support staff
+- Knowledgeable and courteous support staff
- • Highly skilled service personnel
+- Highly skilled service personnel
- • Fully licensed and insured
+- Fully licensed and insured
 All AAR Facilities also offer a minimum 12 month/12,000 mile limited warranty on all repair work.
-I late 2008 we began the transition to a new name that better matches our philosophy.
+==History==
-Cars For Keeps.
+Cars for Keeps Automotive Repair was originally founded under the name Automotive Advantage in 1990 by ASE Certified Master Mechanic Rob Hopp. Bringing high quality automotive service to West Michigan’s lake shore, Hopp took possession of a facility in Ferrysburg in 1991 and through extensive renovations continued to grow and expand services to include servicing for foreign and domestic models from around the world.
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+In late 2008 we began the transition to a new name that better matches our philosophy.
-<ref name="DieWelt">{{cite news|last=Peer|first=Mathias|title=Wikipedia-Artikel, die man kaufen kann|publisher=[[Directory:Die Welt|Die Welt]]|date=2006-08-24|url=http://www.welt.de/data/2006/08/24/1009086.html|accessdate=2007-01-02}}</ref>
+Cars For Keeps.
 ==Services==
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 image:Cars4Keeps_crew.jpg
 </gallery>
 == External links ==

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	===Geolocation===		===Geolocation===
−	~~{{Mapit~~-US-~~cityscale\|35~~.~~019608\|-90~~.~~025098}}~~	+	*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cars+for+keeps&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.148262,83.144531&ie=UTF8&ll=43.063088,-86.21963&spn=0.012573,0.020299&z=16 Google Map]

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 ==Services==
-Express Lube, Oil & Filter
+Express Lube, Oil & Filter<br>
-Wheel Alignment
+Wheel Alignment<br>
-Scheduled Maintenance, including routine services necessary to maintain your warranty
+Scheduled Maintenance, including routine services necessary to maintain your warranty<br>
-Charging System
+Charging System<br>
-Starting System
+Starting System<br>
-Batteries
+Batteries<br>
-Radiator & Cooling System
+Radiator & Cooling System<br>
-MotorVac Service
+MotorVac Service<br>
-Belts & Hoses
+Belts & Hoses<br>
-Tune-Up & Engine Performance
+Tune-Up & Engine Performance<br>
-Steering System
+Steering System<br>
-Suspension
+Suspension<br>
-Brakes
+Brakes<br>
-Power/Manual Window Repairs
+Power/Manual Window Repairs<br>
-Automatic Transmission Services
+Automatic Transmission Services<br>
-Axles & Bearings
+Axles & Bearings <br>
-Clutches
+Clutches<br>
-Manual Transmission/Transaxle
+Manual Transmission/Transaxle<br>
-CV Joints & Seals
+CV Joints & Seals<br>
-Drive Axle, U-Joint & Driveshaft
+Drive Axle, U-Joint & Driveshaft<br>
-Performance Diagnosis & Repair
+Performance Diagnosis & Repair<br>
-Electrical Diagnosis & Repair
+Electrical Diagnosis & Repair<br>
-Exhaust Repairs
+Exhaust Repairs<br>
-Headlamp Repair & Aiming
+Headlamp Repair & Aiming<br>
-Heating/Air Conditioning
+Heating/Air Conditioning<br>
-Lamps/Bulbs/Fuses
+Lamps/Bulbs/Fuses<br>
-Used Car Evaluation
+Used Car Evaluation<br>
-Struts & Shock Absorbers
+Struts & Shock Absorbers<br>
-Tires & Tire Repairs
+Tires & Tire Repairs<br>
-Turn Signals
+Turn Signals<br>
-Wheel Balancing
+Wheel Balancing<br>
-Windshield Wipers/Washers
+Windshield Wipers/Washers<br>
-Windshield Replacement
+Windshield Replacement <br>
-Vehicle Computer programming
+Vehicle Computer programming<br>
 ==Photo gallery==

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 <ref name="DieWelt">{{cite news|last=Peer|first=Mathias|title=Wikipedia-Artikel, die man kaufen kann|publisher=[[Directory:Die Welt|Die Welt]]|date=2006-08-24|url=http://www.welt.de/data/2006/08/24/1009086.html|accessdate=2007-01-02}}</ref>
+==Services==
+Express Lube, Oil & Filter
 ==Photo gallery==

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 *[http://www.cars4keeps.com/ Cars for Keeps website]
 *[http://www.keepthecar.com/ Cars for Keeps blog]
 ===Share this page===

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 <gallery>
 image:Cars4Keeps_facility.jpg
-image:Lake_Lure_golf_view.jpg
+image:Cars4Keeps_crew.jpg
 </gallery>

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 |  location       = {{flagicon|US}} [[City:=Grand Haven|[[Directory:Grand Haven, Michigan|Grand Haven]]]], [[State_Name:=Michigan|[[Directory:Michigan|Michigan]]]], [[Country_Name:=United States|[[Directory:United States|USA]]]]
 |  key_people     = [[Key_Person1:=Dennis Sweet]], [[Key_Person1_Title:=Customer Service Manager|Customer Service Manager]]<br>[[Key_Person2:=Colette Cooley]], [[Key_Person2_Title:=Coordinator|Coordinator]]
-|  industry       = [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Automotive Repair|[[Automotive Repair]]]]<br>[[NAICS_Code2_Title:=Support Activities for Printing|[[Printing Support]]]]
+|  industry       = [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Automotive Repair|[[Automotive Repair]]]]
-|  products       = <!-- You can list the company's products here. -->
+|  products       = Lexus repair, Toyota repair, Acura repair, Honda repair, Subaru repair, Volvo repair, Volkwagen repair, Audi repair, Ford repair
-|  revenue        =
+|  num_employees  = {{profit}} [[Employees:=7|7]] (2009)
-|  operating_income =
+|  owner          = Rob Hopp
-|  net_income     =
+|  contact        = [[Address:=1050 Fulton St.]]<br>Grand Haven, [[State_Code:=MI]] [[Zip:=49417]]<br>[[Phone:=800.870.1989]]<br>[[Web:=www.cars4keeps.com|[http://www.cars4keeps.com Cars for Keeps website]]]
-|  num_employees  = {{profit}} [[Employees:=11|11]] (2007)
+|  reference      = <!-- Reference items help facilitate search engine optimization (SEO) -->[[NAICS]]: [[[NAICS_Code1:=81111]]<br>[[Attribute:Region1|Region]]: [[Region1:=Ottawa County|[[Directory:Ottawa County|West Shore Michigan]]]]<br>
 | footnotes       =
 }}
-'''Milson Printing''' is a fictional commercial [[color printing]] company located in [[Directory:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Directory:Tennessee|Tennessee]].  It is one of the twelve largest commercial printers in the Memphis area.
+Since 1989, Cars For Keeps has been the place to take your vehicle for any inspections, repairs, or preventive maintenance services that you need.
-<!-- The following gives the user an example of one way to footnote a reference citation. -->
+In 1988 Rob Hopp moved from Grand Rapids to Spring Lake,
-One of Milson's clients has recently expanded his reach into entrepreneurial ventures centering on wiki editing and optimization. <ref name="DieWelt">{{cite news|last=Peer|first=Mathias|title=Wikipedia-Artikel, die man kaufen kann|publisher=[[Directory:Die Welt|Die Welt]]|date=2006-08-24|url=http://www.welt.de/data/2006/08/24/1009086.html|accessdate=2007-01-02}}</ref>
+I late 2008 we began the transition to a new name that better matches our philosophy.
-== History ==
+<!-- The following gives the user an example of one way to footnote a reference citation. -->
-<!-- This is how a Google ad template can be used. Of course, you'd replace this client ID with your own client ID. -->
+<ref name="DieWelt">{{cite news|last=Peer|first=Mathias|title=Wikipedia-Artikel, die man kaufen kann|publisher=[[Directory:Die Welt|Die Welt]]|date=2006-08-24|url=http://www.welt.de/data/2006/08/24/1009086.html|accessdate=2007-01-02}}</ref>
 ==Photo gallery==
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 == External links ==
-*[http://www.milsonprinting.com/ Milson Printing website]
+*[http://www.cars4keeps.com/ Cars for Keeps website]
 ===Share this page===

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 {{Infobox_Company
 |  company_name   = [[Company_Name:=Cars for Keeps]]
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 |  company_slogan = 'We fix cars - for keeps!'
 |  company_type   = [[Company_Type:=Private|[[Private Company|Private]]]]
 |  foundation     = [[Year_Started:=1989|[[1989]]]]
-|  founder        =
+|  founder        = Rob Hopp
-|  location       = {{flagicon|US}} [[City:=Memphis|[[Directory:Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]]]], [[State_Name:=Tennessee|[[Directory:Tennessee|Tennessee]]]], [[Country_Name:=United States|[[Directory:United States|USA]]]]
+|  location       = {{flagicon|US}} [[City:=Grand Haven|[[Directory:Grand Haven, Michigan|Grand Haven]]]], [[State_Name:=Michigan|[[Directory:Michigan|Michigan]]]], [[Country_Name:=United States|[[Directory:United States|USA]]]]
-|  key_people     = [[Key_Person1:=Sanford Milson|[[Directory:Sanford Milson|Sanford Milson]]]], [[Key_Person1_Title:=CEO|CEO]]<br>[[Key_Person2:=Ollie Hopnoodle]], [[Key_Person2_Title:=COO|General Manager]]
+|  key_people     = [[Key_Person1:=Dennis Sweet]], [[Key_Person1_Title:=Customer Service Manager|Customer Service Manager]]<br>[[Key_Person2:=Colette Cooley]], [[Key_Person2_Title:=Coordinator|Coordinator]]
-|  industry       = [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Printing|[[Printing]]]]<br>[[NAICS_Code2_Title:=Support Activities for Printing|[[Printing Support]]]]
+|  industry       = [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Automotive Repair|[[Automotive Repair]]]]<br>[[NAICS_Code2_Title:=Support Activities for Printing|[[Printing Support]]]]
 |  products       = <!-- You can list the company's products here. -->
 |  revenue        =