Have you ever felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation? I sure have. I don’t know what it is but somehow my vacations always leave me exhausted. Perhaps it’s the way I throw caution to the wind and eat as though I only have another day to live. Or maybe it’s the over-scheduling of every minute that leaves me weary.
So this year, I’m on a mission to change all that. This 2012 vacation will be one that refreshes, recharges and revitalizes my soul! How’s that for over zealous expectations?
To that end, I did a little surfing—not the real kind, imagine me on a surfboard? Yes, you can stop laughing now!
Here’s what I found to be the cure for post vacation stress disorder.
1. Drink wisely. Skip sugary cocktails and mocktails. They’ll only lead you into a deep summer slumber with energy so low you won’t feel like doing anything but watching television. Skip soda and those frappuccinos that are so enticing to us all. Instead, drink water with a twist, herbal iced tea or even a nice glass of red wine if you must indulge. Dr. Oz says, “A glass of red wine a day may actually protect against weight gain. Resveratrol, a compound found in the skin of grapes, and other components of red wine have been shown to block the cellular processes that enable fat cells to grow.” Coconut water is also a good choice—it rehydrates as well as sports drinks sans the extra sugar.
2. Eat well. I know most vacations do not feel complete without a little indulgence so I say, make it little. Splurge on fried appetizers while choosing leaner entrees. Snack on small sweets and avoid ordering dessert. Or perhaps, eat healthy for breakfast and dinner, and go a little carb crazy during lunch, giving yourself plenty of time to work that bread basket off.
3. Sleep in. No need to set an alarm during your vacation, unless of course you’re going fishing and in that case, skip to step 4 right now. Use your vacation time to catch up on sleep. Sleep is the best defense against many a health foe. Have little kids? Barter with your partner to take turns sleeping in. Do whatever you can to make sure you get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night during your trip.
4. Get moving. Make sure and find new ways to exercise during your trip. Skip the gym in the hotel. Why not sightsee instead? Hike if possible. Swim in the ocean, lake or pool if available. Rent a bicycle and tour the area from your perch. Just make sure not to sit the entire time you vacation, although a good deal of relaxing is allowed. After all, what’s vacation for anyway?
Ok, no more prescriptions from the vacation doctor. Time to follow this plan together and make post vacation disorder a thing of the past.
About The Author: Tracy Myers is the owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston Salem, an author, speaker and entrepreneur. As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, he teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their expert status. For more information on Tracy Myers, visit https://www.TracyMyers.com or https://www.FrankMyersAuto.com
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https://www.FrankMyersAutoReviews.com– It seems that even folks in Ohio realizes that Winston Salem used car dealer Frank Myers Auto Maxx is THE best place to drive home in a nicer, newer car! In this video, watch Non-Commissioned Auto Solutions Providers Tim Blaze and Jonathon help a couple from Rio Grand, OH. Steve and Judy went to https://www.Frank MyersAuto.com, found the car of their dreams and then drove all the way to Winston Salem, NC to pick up their Certified 2006 Pontiac GTO Limited Edition. Now it’s true that folks in the Buckeye State are also becoming Uncle Frank Fanatics.
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This Is The ONLY Summer Barbeque That Saves You Money Going On Now At Frank Myers Auto Maxx!
It’s a fact that backyard barbecues are popping up everywhere around Winston Salem this summer, even in one place that’s sure to surprise. A most unlikely spot, the car lot. Car dealer Tracy Myers is donning an apron and getting ready to do some grilling of his own.
But be warned: it’s not meat he’s grilling up! Instead of corn on the cob, they’ll be roasting your old ride and offering up car on the cob at Frank Myers Auto Maxx this weekend during the Backyard Car-B-Q.
TOO HOT FOR THE AUCTIONS!
Myers explained, “It’s hotter than Hades right now. I’m just plain exhausted. The last thing I want to do is spend my days scrambling for cars at the auction. Problem is, July is my busy time of year and I need cars now more than ever.”
“That’s why I’m inviting everyone down to my summer Backyard Car-B-Q. I know people can’t resist a summer soirée so when they trade in any car over 2 years old, I’ll give them up to $4,704.00 off any vehicle in stock so they can stop driving a car they hate and upgrade to a nicer, newer car. I’ll bypass the auction and they’ll get to go home in their nicer, newer ride and have some summer fun in the process.”
Everybody knows that car dealers rely on sales during the summer months to keep their business in the black from year to year. 75% of their annual profit comes from sales during these peak summer months. With the increase in sales comes the need to restock inventory. It’s very important for car dealers to take in as many trades as they can to keep up with demand especially when fuel prices and inventory levels are as unpredictable as they are right now.
So right now is the best time to upgrade your car and life; trade in any vehicle over 2 years old and get up to $4,704.00 off a nicer, newer car so that you can stop driving a car you hate at the Backyard Car-B-Q where Myers is flippin’ cars instead of burgers!
BURN UP THE BAD CREDIT BLUES
Worried about a few BURNS on your credit report? Chill out at the Backyard Car-B-Q where the ultimate pit master, Myers, will grill the banks to get you approved. He won’t take no for an answer! It’s the GREAT CAR-B-Q CHALLENGE OF 2012—Braggin’ Rights’ go to the craftiest cook—to the one who melts your credit challenges away, and helps you get approved for a nicer, newer car.
As Myers made very clear, “I don’t want anyone to stay away from my Backyard Car-B-Q because of bad credit. I don’t care a hoot about what that report says. I work hard to help as many people as I can get approved, especially those who really need my help. I really do want everyone to leave the party in a nicer, newer car. I believe no one should have to drive a car they hate.”
With the volume of business Myers brings to the table with his “Everybody Rides Program,” the banks go out of their way to treat his customers right. They work together to find solutions.
“My automotive finance experts keep fighting for you long past the point many others quit! So come down to grill and chill at my barbecue hotspot. We’ll work hard to send you home in a nicer, newer car today!” exclaimed Myers.
WHEN THE HEAT LETS UP SO WILL THIS OPPORTUNITY
Be sure to get down to Frank Myers Auto Maxx where you can trade in any car over 2 years old and get up to $4,704.00 off any Certified vehicle in stock so you can stop driving a car you hate. Upgrade to a nicer, newer car at the Backyard Car-B-Q. The grill is heatin’ up! Myers is ready to smoke that old ride you can’t wait to get rid of! It’s time to drive a car you love and say goodbye to that clunker you hate!
Shop today for the best solutions.
You can also start the quick and easier credit approval process by going to https://www.FrankMyersAuto.com. Or call 336-767-4069 and set a VIP appointment right now.
Head over to Frank Myers Auto Maxx at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston Salem, NC this week to take part in the BACKYARD CAR-B-Q.
Hurry in, The Backyard Car-B-Q ends midnight on July 31st or after we’ve grilled 143 cars.
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Edmunds.com just released a list of the best cars for teen drivers. Warren Clarke, Automotive Content Editor, wrote that these picks lead the pack in safety, reliability and true cost to own.
Safe-Vehicle Equals Safer Driving Experience
The article said that driving behavior is the most crucial factor affecting your teen driver’s safety behind the wheel. Still, it’s obvious that a safe vehicle creates a safer driving experience. Independent crash testing is conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These tests gauge the ability of a vehicle to withstand various types of collisions. Ratings are then assigned to these vehicles to reflect their crashworthiness. Anne McCartt, senior vice president for research at IIHS, said “Research the best crash test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA.”
When looking at IIHS ratings, it is recommended to choose models with a “Good” rating because it is the top score offered. IIHS’s annual “Top Safety Picks” list reflects its most recommended choices, and to qualify, models must receive a “Good” rating in all crash tests. Parents should select vehicles with five-star, or mostly five-star, crash test scores when basing vehicles according the NHTSA ratings.
A Good Mix Is Best
The overall safety of your teen’s vehicle is directly related to its size. It is recommended that parents avoid the smallest cars. Larger vehicles provided much more collision protection that subcompact cars with the best crash test scores. However, the largest vehicles you should also be avoided. These can be difficult to maneuver and intimidating for new drivers.
The mix of crash protection and maneuverability seems to be best in vehicles. “These findings seem to support what our customers have always perceived,” said Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a used car dealership in Winston Salem. “We were happy that the facts finally support their theory. It helps us sleep better at night knowing that the vehicles that they have always wanted to own are also safe.”
Opinion is divided when it comes to SUV’s. Newer models equipped with stability controls has caused the IIHS to revise its policy about recommending SUVs for teen drivers. The current crop of crossover SUVs are less susceptible to rollovers because they have a lower center of gravity than their truck-based predecessors.
On the other hand, AAA and Tracy Myers of Frank Myers Auto Maxx recommend that parents avoid SUVs when shopping for teen drivers. Their belief is that the vehicles are “more prone to roll over in extreme driving conditions.” Still, both companies concede that nicer, newer models are safer than older ones, because they offer stability control..
Does A V6 Have Too Much Power?
The general consensus is that V6 engines have more power than a teen driver needs or should have. A better choice would be an inline-4.
Is Safety In Your Budget?
Features such as electronic stability control (ESC), airbags and antilock braking systems (ABS) are essential for teen drivers.
“If it’s in a parent’s budget, I always recommend investing in a car with front and side airbags, and electronic stability control,” says Myers.
These features serve important functions. “Stability control and ABS can help teens keep their cars on the road if they make mistakes,” says AAA auto repair manager Michael Calkins. In the event of a collision, airbags protect your teen driver and other passengers.
Is It “Spying” If It’s Related To Safety?
Myers also recommends looking into “safe teen driving technology” such as Ford’s MyKey and Hyundai’s BlueLink. They both offer features that allow parents to monitor teen drivers.
Ford Motor Company’s innovative MyKey technology is designed to help parents encourage their teenagers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt use.
Hyundai’s BlueLink can be used to help parents track the location of their teen’s vehicle, and enables them to set speed alerts that notify them if the car is driven over a certain speed. BlueLink can also be used to uphold curfews. It can be programmed to send parents text or phone message alerts if a teen’s vehicle is used outside of a predetermined time interval. This technology is available on Hyundai’s teen-friendly 2012 Sonata and 2012 Sonata Hybrid. BlueLink starts for an annual fee of $79.
Myers mentioned that while not equipped with the BlueLink, the 2010-2011 Hyundai Sonata is a great used car and is one of the more popular vehicles for teens at Frank Myers Auto Maxx.
What You Calling Old?
It’s often been said that parents generally like to buy newer vehicles since they are considered more safe. However, a vehicle’s age is less important than the safety features it offers.
Age has less of an impact on reliability than you might think. “Vehicles were made better 5-years ago than they were even 20-years ago,” says Eric Roth, Director of Customer Care at Frank Myers Auto Maxx. “So older vehicles are lasting longer, offer some stellar safety features and great value for parents searching for their teen a vehicle.
Ten Best Cars for Teens
Midsize sedans earn the highest recommendation for parents seeking the safest transportation for their teen drivers.
The 2009-’13 models listed below all offer top crash test scores and low TCO. And all used models appear on CarMD’s Vehicle Health Index, which means they rank among the top 10 percent of all vehicles on the road when it comes to dependability.
2009 Honda Accord
2009 Toyota Camry
2010 Chevrolet Malibu
2010 Volkswagen Jetta
2011 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Honda Accord
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Shopping For These Safe Cars In Winston Salem, NC
When shopping for one of these “Teen Safe Vehicles” in Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville or any other Triad, NC community, any of the following dealerships (and many others) should be glad to assist you:
Modern Toyota
3178 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
(336) 785-3100
Parkway Ford
2104 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
(336) 724-5921
General Motors has been forced to recall the Chevy Cruze due to engine fires. The Chevy Cruze is a popular model that has helped the American car company win back small-car buyers.
475,000 vehicles are covered in the recall, all made in the U.S. from September of 2010 through May of 2012. The sedan’s reliability has been questioned because of its five recalls since it was introduced nearly two years ago.
The fires can break out when fluids drip onto a hot plastic shield below the engine. The problem occurs mainly when oil is spilled and not properly cleaned up during changes, General Motors said Friday.
Eric Roth, Director of Customer Care at Frank Myers Auto Care and Repair Center in Winston-Salem, said “Frank Myers Auto Maxx is, as usual, ready to handle this unfortunate situation. We are offering to facilitate the recall at no charge to anyone who owns a Chevy Cruze.”
To see if your car is included in the recall, call the service department at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC as soon as possible. The number is (336) 831-0656 or you can visit the dealership website at https://www.frankmyerstires.com
Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a used car dealer in Winston-Salem, is prepared to facilitate any and all recalls of most car makes and models. This includes but is not limited to: Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Dodge, Kia, Hyundai and Chrysler.
Other Triad Area Chevy Dealers
While Frank Myers Auto Maxx is offering to facilitate the Cruze recall, the following Triad area Chevrolet dealerships should be authorized to handle the recall. Please call them for details or more information.
Modern Chevrolet
5955 University Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27105
800-779-2433
Flow Chevrolet
1400 South Stratford Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103
336-760-7000
Parks Chevrolet
611 Edgewood Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
336-310-0258
Vann York Chevrolet
321 Eastchester Drive
High Point, NC 27262
Bill Black Chevrolet
601 East Bessemer Ave
Greensboro, NC 27405
877-328-9309
Why Is Frank Myers Auto Maxx Helping Triad Chevy Cruze Owners For Free?
Because they’re not like other car dealers. They believe that helping folks in the community today will help them become Frank Myers Auto Maxx customers for life tomorrow.
Uncle Frank Sez: “Please know that neither Frank Myers Auto Maxx or the Frank Myers Auto Care and Repair Center are a part of General Motors, Chevrolet, or any of the dealerships mentioned above. We are simply trying to help.”
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Frank Myers Auto Maxx
Winston-Salem, NC, United States
The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 90 years ago by Frank Myers. He was the Grandfather of the previous owner Franklin Myers and the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers.
Tracy is a Certified Master Dealer and is commonly referred to as the Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. He was also the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recognized as the number one Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal, one of the Top 15 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the fastest growing privately owned small businesses in America by Inc. magazine for the past 6 years and was voted the best used car dealership in the Triad by the readers of YES! Weekly magazine.
The dealership specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit. For more information on Frank Myers Auto Maxx, please visit their website at: Visit Frank Myers Auto Maxx!
Have you ever felt like you needed a vacation from your vacation? I sure have. I don’t know what it is but somehow my vacations always leave me exhausted. Perhaps it’s the way I throw caution to the wind and eat as though I only have another day to live. Or maybe it’s the over-scheduling of every minute that leaves me weary.
