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Hottest Car Tournament

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Congratulations to the 1970 Dodge Challenger for winning the third heat of our Hottest Car Tournament!  So far the classic cars have had a slight edge over the new throwbacks.  So let’s get started with our fourth and final heat!  This heat features the winners of each heat and will determine the Champion of our tournament.  Here are the three contestants, make sure your choice is heard!  Place your vote by clicking on Comments below and tell us which car is the hottest.

Classic Mustang

2010 Chevy Camaro

1970 Dodge Challenger

The winner and Champion (by a nose) of our Hottest Car Tournament is the Classic Mustang!  Thank you to those of you who participated!

For all of your Denver Auto Repair needs, trust Express Car Care. Call (303) 691-2760 or stop by our shop today.

Hottest Car Tournament

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Let’s start the third heat of our Hottest Car Tournament!  Everyone has their own ideas on what makes a hot car.  There are many factors that come into play when making your choice, all the way from the style of the car to the way it makes you feel when you look at it.  A car can stir up fond memories and launch us into another time.  Whatever it is that works for you, take some time and help us decide which cars seem to have the most fans!  It’s very simple to participate.  We’re posting two photos of  “Hot Cars” – you decide which one you like best and let us know your choice.  The winner, or the car with the most favorable comments, will continue on to the next heat until we have the ultimate winner of the tournament.

The winner of the second heat in our tournament was the 2010 Chevy Camaro!

Let’s take a look at our next two contenders!  To cast your vote simply click on Comments below.  Don’t forget to vote!!

1970 Dodge Challenger

2011 Dodge Challenger

Hottest Car Tournament

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Everyone seems to have their own opinion when it comes to deciding who has the hottest car.  There are several factors that come into play when choosing a hot car, starting with the decade that you were born all the way down to what you think is the best color.  We thought it would be interesting and fun to hold a “Hottest Car Tournament” and see what cars seem to have the most fans!  It’s very simple to participate.  We’ll be posting two photos of “Hot” cars – you decide which one you like better and let us know your choice.  The winner ( car with the most favorable comments) will take on another car until we have the ultimate winner of the tournament.  If you have a suggestion for a possible car entry, be sure to share that with us as well.

The Classic Mustang was the hands down winner of the first heat in our Hottest Car Tournament!

Let’s take a look at our next two contenders!  To cast your vote simply click on the Comments below.  Vote now!

2010 Chevy Camaro

Classic Camaro

Hottest Car Tournament

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Everyone seems to have their own opinion when it comes to deciding who has the hottest car.  There are several factors that come into play when choosing a hot car, starting with the decade that you were born all the way down to what you think is the best color.  We thought it would be interesting and fun to hold a ” Hottest Car Tournament”  and see what cars seem to have the most fans!  It’s  very simple to participate.  We’ll post two photos  of  “Hot Cars” – you decide which one you like better and let us know your choice.  The winner ( the car with the most comments) will take on another car until we have the ultimate winner of the tournament.  If you have a suggestion on a possible car entry, be sure to share that with us as well. We’ll start off with a battle between the old and the new!  Here are your first two options:  The Classic Mustang or The 2011 Mustang.

 

 

Classic Mustang

2011 Mustang

Colorado Celebrates

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We are very fortunate to live and work in a great state! I was born and raised in Colorado and I can’t picture myself living anywhere else.  As Colorado celebrates its entry into the Union on August 1, I thought I would share some Colorado history with you so you can celebrate as well.

Colorado was first visited by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.  The origin of the states name, Colorado, comes from the Spanish, “ruddy” or “red”.  They might have called it that because of all the “red” soil that can be  seen throughout our state.

The United States obtained eastern Colorado as a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, then in 1845 the central portion was admitted with Texas.  The western part was obtained in 1848 as a result of the Mexican War.  But Colorado didn’t become a state until August 1, 1876 when it became the 38th state to join the Union.

In 1890 the first governor, John L. Routt, was elected and on July 4, the cornerstone of the State Capitol in Denver was laid.  The population of the state at that time was 413,249.

In 1908 on August 1, Colorado Day is celebrated for the first time, marking the thirty-second anniversary of Colorado’s admittance to the Union.  The Dome of the State Capitol was plated with gold leaf at a cost of $14,680.

In 1920 our population had grown to 939,629 and a year later the state began building concrete highways on its main routes.  From 1945-1950 military installations and scientific institutions continue to develop and many veterans relocated to Colorado.  These changes brought a steady increase in the population.

During the 1950’s and 60’s, the tourist and ski industries blossomed. Maybe because Colorado has the highest average elevation of any state and more than 1,000 peaks over 10,000 ft. high and 54 above 14,000 ft.  Our mountains are beautiful!   In 1960 Colorado got the Denver Broncos professional football team. And you football fans know that the Broncos later won two Super Bowls.

In the 1970’s and 80’s we had tremendous growth in Denver suburbs and with that growth came traffic problems and the “brown cloud”.  Coloradans became concerned over the consequences of pollution and “overselling” Colorado.  During the 1980’s and 1990’s there was major growth of technological industries and the population continued to increase.

Colorado once was primarily a mining and agricultural state, now our economy is driven by the service industries, and other business and professional services, which we here at Express Care, are proud to be a part of.  As Colorado celebrates being a part of these United States, we celebrate being able to serve our community in this great State we call home!

For all of your Denver Auto Repair needs, trust Express Car Care. Call (303) 691-2760 or stop by our shop today.

 

Memorial Day Holiday in Colorado

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As the Memorial Day Holiday approaches here in Colorado, we have been experiencing very unusual weather for this time of year.  The Memorial Day weekend is usually the unofficial start of summer and summertime activities like hiking, mountain biking and golf.   But because of heavy Spring snowfall and cold temperatures those activities might have to be put on hold for a while.  Skiers and snowboarders have the opportunity to spend the  long weekend enjoying a little more time on the slopes because Aspen and Arapahoe Basin have reopened some of their trails.   Since I am not a skier and have been looking forward to getting outside to enjoy the sunshine and plant some flowers, this Memorial Day Holiday was looking like it was going to be a big disappointment.   Then  it suddenly dawned on me what Memorial Day is really about!

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day set aside to honor those who have died in service to our nation.  Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on May 30, 1868.  It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May.  Traditional observance of Memorial Day has really  declined over the years.  Many Americans today have forgotten or have never been taught the real meaning and traditions of Memorial Day.  While some towns and cities still have parades, many haven’t held a parade in years.  Some people think the day is for honoring all the dead and not just those who have died in service to our country.

To help remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the ” National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in December 2000.  This resolution asks that at 3p.m. local time, all Americans “to voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps.”  I think that a minute of my time to remember those who have fought and died for my freedom is a small price to pay!  How about you?

For all of your Denver Auto Repair needs, trust Express Car Care. Call (303) 691-2760 or stop by our shop today.

Armed Forces Day

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Today is Armed Forces Day!  Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday of May.   It is a day we all should observe and remember!   This is simply a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who serve in all the branches of the United States armed forces and protect our country and its citizens.

On August 31, 1949, the Secretary of Defense, Louis Johnson, announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day.  Before that time, the three major branches of the United States armed forces, Army, Navy and the Air Force held separate celebrations on three different days during the year.  Armed Forces Day was created to celebrate the unification of the three branches under one department, the Department of Defense.  Although each service unit continues to celebrate their own days, usually confined to their military bases, they all unite, along with the Marine Corp. in celebrating Armed Forces Day.

The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 20, 1950.   In a speech announcing the formation of the day, President Truman “praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas” and said, “it is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace.”   The theme for that day was “Teamed for Defense”, which expressed the unification of all military forces under one government department.  According to the U.S. Department of Defense, that day was designed as a type of “educational program” for civilians that would increase awareness of the Armed Forces and expand the public understanding of what type of job is performed and the role of the military in civilian life.  It was a day when the military could show their “state of the art” equipment to the civilians that they were protecting.  It was also a day established to honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Many events across the United States take place to honor Americans in uniform who served or are serving their country in times of war or peace.  Some celebrate with parades, open houses, receptions and air shows, but regardless of how they are recognized, it is important that they are recognized!  As it was stated in a New York Times article, “this is the day on which we have the welcome opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces…to all the individuals who are in the service of their country all over the world.  Armed Forces Day won’t be a matter of parades and receptions for a good many of them.  They will all be in the line of duty and some of them may give their lives in that duty.”

Since our country is now at war, let’s all join together to honor those who are serving in our Armed Forces, let them know that we appreciate and are grateful for their service!  Let’s take this opportunity to recognize the high price so many have paid to keep our country free and to thank them while we can!

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