Since its inception in 2011 by Irwin Tools company, National Tradesmen day has been helping the public understand the importance of trade careers and the individuals who work in them. These skilled workers and professionals are the backbone of our community, providing vital services such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC service, trucking and logistics, masonry, carpentry, welding, and of course our favorite automotive services! These strong, dedicated individuals help us build and maintain our schools, offices, hospitals,and homes, as well as repairing our vehicles, transporting goods and important medication, and so much more.
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Classic Kia of Waukegan’s Guide to Tire Maintenance
Here at Classic, our Auto Body Shop is standing by with a team of experienced and knowledgeable service personnel to guide you through the process. If you find yourself in need of a little bit of advice or a refresher on how to do these things, we’re here to help! Of course, it’s always good to be prepared for anything and arm yourself with the basics on vehicle maintenance. That’s why today we’re dedicating some blog space to tire education, to make sure you’re “wheely” well informed on this important safety point. Let’s learn more together.
You should be regularly checking tire air pressure and keeping an eye on the wear-and-tear and tread depth, along with knowing how to gauge when it’s time to swap out to a different type of tire for the season or a change in driving habits. It’s always a great idea to be thinking about your vehicle’s tires, so here’s some tips to get you started.
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- Kia global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, sets a new record for the amount of plastic reclaimed from the world’s oceans
- 55 tons of ocean plastic delivered to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
- Plastics will be recycled; proportion to be used in future Kia models under multi-year partnership
- Catch delivered to shore from 1.6-million-square kilometer Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup’s System 002
- The Ocean Cleanup announces scale-up to largest-ever System 03 in ongoing mission to remove 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040
- Initiative aligns with Kia’s mission to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider
- Kia remains committed to more than 20% increase in plastic reuse by 2030 and achievement of carbon neutrality by 2045
- View film of record ocean plastic reclamation here
When it comes to Star Trek, the most memorable modes of transportation that come to mind are ships like the infamous USS Enterprise, but did you know that several classic cars made an appearance or two as well? We’re celebrating Star Trek Day with a look back at some of the most memorable moments featuring real-life vehicles and vehicle brands in the classic Sci Fi franchise. We bet some of these may surprise you, too!
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Today is National Beer Day and we’d like to share a list of great local businesses and breweries to visit on your next date night or friend’s meet-up. There’s nothing we love more here at Classic than something that brings us together as a community and supports our local friends and neighbours. Locally owned and operated businesses are a vital part of our community! Consider stopping by these businesses for a brew or booking them for a special event.
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September is a very busy time for family and friends, and it’s easy to fall behind on car maintenance as work resumes and kids go back to school. So we’re bringing back our friendly service tip reminders with some great tips on maintenance checks for Autumn.
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It’s National Cheese Pizza day, and we thought we’d take some time to highlight some of the best pizza places in our great state of Illinois. Of course, these type of lists are always contentious, and we get it! If you feel your favorite place has been slighted and left off our list, please let us know and we’ll make sure it makes it into rotation on next year’s list. We love to hear input from our readers, and always enjoy learning more about local favorites so we can check them out, too!
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Today we’re going to celebrate National Tailgating Day with our best pals and some great ideas on how you can reunite with your friends, family, and fellow fans. we’re bringing you plenty of ways to party with your friends and social bubble and recreate the game-day experience. Whether you’re celebrating at the stadium or at home in your driveway, we’ve got some great gear and recipes for some good ol’ fashioned tailgating with a healthy dose of modern convenience.
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We love to find interesting gadgets, shiny new tech, and other fun accessories to gussy up our vehicles, but we love sharing them with you even more! Today’s blog is all about interesting accessories you can place inside your car to enhance your driving experience, and add a little convenience to your daily commute. If you see something in this list we may have missed, just let us know in the comments!
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September is the month for car aficionados in the Lake County Area! For this month’s community calendar, we’ve rounded up an incredible number of car shows, car events, and pop-ups to delight gearheads of all ages. Plus, we’ve got other fun events like comedy nights, craft and sip events, and more!
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