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Jimmy's is 2009 "Best of Tucson"
Tucson Weekly
Jimmy's Broadway Automotive has been fixing cars in Tucson since 1956. This complete auto-repair service station can handle anything from brake pads to engine replacement, and are proud to tout their environment-friendly practices such as recycling used parts and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
Besides fixing that hideous noise coming from somewhere in your car, these guys also give back to the community. They give raffle prizes and auction items to community-organization fundraisers, and the shop serves as a year-round drop-off point for the Tucson Community Food Bank.
They know how to fix any car, how to show love to Tucson, and how to treat customers — they give ladies a flower as a token of appreciation. Whoever says chivalry is dead and mechanics are crooks should check out Jimmy's Broadway Automotive.
Tucson Weekly: 2009 Best of Tucson
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Jimmy's Broadway Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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We are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Jimmy’s Broadway Automotive Service. We are also honoring the memory of our founder, Jimmy McDowell, and the legacy of his work ethic. We would like to invite you to our party and share our story with you.
Jimmy was born James Emmett McDowell in Indianapolis Ind. in 1911. By the time of our country’s great depression, Jimmy had already begun his family. As with others at that time, he managed to keep his wife Cora and young family together with odd jobs. He also helped his siblings and mother as their main breadwinner.
As World War II broke out, Jimmy found himself working at a gas station/garage. The owner of the garage decided to close since all his |
employees were in the war effort. Jimmy struck a deal with him for the business and the equipment. With a growing family and no other choice, Jimmy, with hard work, built up the business. Because of his efforts, Marathon Oil Co. in 1950 built for him a modern new station ...read more.
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Jimmy's Broadway Automotive is a breath of fresh
air in a city full of dingy design
Tucson Weekly
Published on March 9, 2006
By RENÉE DOWNING
How many Tucson buildings do you love? What do you drive by that makes your day a little prettier, a little happier? How much of the city makes you proud to live here?
Don't start shouting all at once.
We've got a few nice buildings--most of them old churches and government buildings--but in general we Tucsonans are defenseless connoisseurs of crappy design and cut-rate construction. What else do we have to do while we sit in traffic but watch ugly new buildings go up? Today the plywood, next week the aluminum-framed windows and spray-on stucco, topped off by paint in various shades of dreck.
What an unaccustomed pleasure, then, to see a serviceable old building on a major street not only preserved but used, and not only used but loved. ...read more.
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Fuel Cost Reduction
and Improving Fuel Mileage
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We all remember the days when gas was less than $2.00 a gallon. Well those days are long behind us now and we now know the term “what goes up must come down” is a farce.
Gas prices are reaching all time highs and as busy as we all are today we need our vehicles more than ever. Here are some tips that can help increase mileage and reduce your overall fuel bill as much as 30%.
Also, be sure to check out our Coupon Specials for our Gas Saver Coupon!
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On the Road: Drive More Efficiently
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Slowing Down – According to the Department of Energy, slowing down from 65 mph to 55 mph can increase your miles per gallon as much as 15%.
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Remove Excess Weight and Accessories – An extra 100 pounds can reduce fuel mileage by 2%. Bicycle and ski racks add drag and this can cost you another 3% on the freeway.
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Cruise Control and Overdrive – Maintaining constant speeds and lowering RPMs will help conserve fuel.
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Air Conditioning and Other Accessories – Using your air conditioning and other accessories put additional loads on your engine, resulting in lower fuel economy. Only using them when you absolutely have to will save on fuel usage.
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Combining Errands – One longer trip on a warm engine is much better than several trips on a cold engine. Planning an efficient route will even save you more money at the pump.
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Avoid Long Idle Times and Aggressive Driving – In the summer you don’t need to warm your vehicle up, instead drive a little slower for the first couple of miles. Also, rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lower your gas mileage 3-5%.
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At the Shop: Maintain Your Vehicle
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Oil Services – Clean oil reduces friction and dissipates heat, promoting better fuel efficiency. Using Synthetic Oils will increase fuel efficiency even more.
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Tire Maintenance – Improperly inflated tires alone can cost you as much as 7% in gas mileage, not to mention is a safety hazard. Make sure your tires are properly inflated, rotated and evaluated on a regular basis. Abnormal wear can be an indication of an alignment problem which will lower fuel economy even more.
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Fuel and Air Filters – Dirty and clogged filters can decrease engine performance, thus reducing gas mileage as much as 10%. Having them properly serviced can pay for themselves within 2-3 fill-ups.
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Tune-Ups – An improperly tuned engine will cause loss of power, increase in emissions and a decrease in fuel economy, up to 50%! Having the state of tune inspected regularly and following your Factory Maintenance Requirements will keep you on the road more and away from the costly gas pumps.
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“Engine Light” On – Your on-board computer is warning you of trouble and decrease in fuel mileage, 10-40% in most cases. Having your vehicle properly tested and repaired will not only save you in gas money but it will reduce premature aging and failure of some of your vehicle’s other critical systems and components.
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Be Skeptical – Claims for devices that will “boost your mileage,” “improve your fuel economy,” or the like usually only provide marginal improvement at best. The Environmental Protection Agency has tested over 100 supposed gas-saving devices and found that very few provide any fuel economy benefits at all. To see a list of tested products go to www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer.htm and click on Inventors/Devices.
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What to Do in Case of an Accident
Most drivers make costly, long-term decision errors immediately following an accident as fear gives way to anger and frustration. Questions race through your head faster than the mind can register them. Who was at fault? Will my car ever be right again? What are my rights and responsibilities? A calm and informed reaction to an accident will reduce your chances for additional grief and expense.
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Move your vehicle to a safe place, then stop and identify yourself to the other driver. (Some state or local statutes may require the vehicle be left as is.) If it can’t be moved, turn on the hazard lights. Seek medical help if you or other parties require it, and notify the police. Tell them who you are, where you are, and about any obvious or claimed injuries. |
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Exchange information with the other driver(s) including driver’s license numbers. Get the driver’s name, address, telephone numbers and name of insurance company. Also, list any passengers and witnesses. |
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Get names and badge numbers of any police officers who arrive at the scene. If there are injuries or extensive damage, the police should file a report. Ask to get a copy. |
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Avoid any extensive discussions at the scene about who is responsible for damage. If the other person admits responsibility, offers a money settlement and you accept, any future claim against the driver may be compromised. You or the other party may later find damage and bodily injury not apparent at first. |
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Write a complete description of the accident as soon as possible. Include weather conditions, estimated speeds, and as much precise information as you can observe. Take photographs if a camera is available. |
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Have the vehicle towed or driven to a collision repair facility of your choice. |
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Notify your insurance company of the accident as soon as possible. |
Source: Automotive Service Association (ASA)
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Car Care Tips
According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect. The following simple and inexpensive preventive checks will greatly extend the life of the vehicle, ensure safer operation and even benefit the environment.
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Always consult your owner’s manual, but a good rule of thumb is to have the oil filter changed regularly, every 3,000 to 4,000 miles |
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Have all fluids checked, including brake, power steering, transmission/transaxle, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze. These fluids play a large role in the safety and performance of the vehicle. |
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Check tire inflation. Under-inflated tires can result in a loss of fuel efficiency. This is the least expensive form of preventive and safety maintenance. Tires should be checked once a month. |
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Keep your engine tuned. A fouled spark plug or plugged/restricted fuel injector can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30 percent. |
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Have the chassis lubricated frequently. This step extends the life of the moving components of the vehicle's suspension system. |
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Check battery cables and posts for corrosion and clean them as needed. The battery fluid should also be checked and filled if it is low, except in the case of maintenance-free batteries. |
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Have the lighting system checked frequently, including headlights, turn signals, and brake and tail lights. |
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Check windshield washer blades for cracks, tears and windshield contact. Replace them approximately once a year or sooner if streaking begins. |
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Inspect engine belts regularly. Worn belts will affect the engine performance. Look for cracks and missing sections or segments. |
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Have the air filtration system checked frequently. The air filter should be checked approximately every other oil change for clogging or damage. This system ensures that the vehicle is performing at its peak condition. |
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Always consult the vehicle owner's manual for individual service schedules as manufacturer maintenance requirements vary greatly. |
Source: Automotive Service Association (ASA)
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