2018 EHS Photo Contest

Over the past few years, Gamblin Motors has sponsored a photo contest for EHS students. The students are given two weeks to send us their very best photos. These photos are uploaded to our Facebook page. Our Facebook followers are asked to vote for the favorite photo. Students encourage their friends and family to vote for their photo. At the end of the contest, the photo with the most likes and comments wins. The winner receives $250. Participants need to be a current student of Enumclaw High School, and they are allowed to submit up to five photos.

Our 2018 contest kicks off this next week. Students can send us their photos beginning May 29. They will be uploaded to our Facebook page the next day. The contest runs from May 29-June 14. The Winner will be announced on June 15. Get ready to vote for your favorite photo.

Here are the instructions for interested EHS students:


Contest Instructions

-Save Photo with your name using this format: First_Last _Grade

-Email Photo to jjacobson@gamblinmotors.com Your photo will be uploaded to Gamblin Motor’s Facebook page the next day.

-Spread the word to get the most likes for your photo on Gamblin Motor’s Facebook page.

-The photo with the most likes wins $250 cash.

Helpful Hints

  1. Like Art Gamblin Motors on FB
  2. Get your photo in soon. (If your photo is one of the first posted, it will be up the longest.)
  3. Spread the word on your FB page.
  4. Repost our photo contest posts on your wall.
  5. Have friends and family also post your contest photo on their wall.

The more people who see your photo the more votes you will get.

The Dreaded Check Engine Light

It is the dreaded illuminated message no driver wants to see: check engine. This light is alerting you to a problem detected in your vehicle’s on board diagnostic system (OBD). This system creates and stores a code pinpointing the problem occurring with your vehicle. To retrieve this code and diagnose the problem, you will need to have your vehicle scanned by a certified repair technician.

A service engine soon light can illuminate for a variety or reasons. Common causes are a loose or faulty gas cap, problems with the anti-lock brake system, a faulty catalytic converter, spark plug or wiring replacement, emission components, or computer related problems — such as faulty sensors. To help identify the problem, note the conditions when the light first illuminated. Were you starting your car, accelerating, braking, or shifting? Have you noticed any other uncharacteristic behavior with your vehicle or fuel economy? Answering these questions will help your technician identify the problem and get you back on the road in no time.

We recommend you have your vehicle checked anytime the check engine light illuminates; even minor problems can develop into major problems. A flashing service engine light requires immediate attention. To avoid damaging your vehicle, reduce power and call the Gamblin team. Gamblin Motors is the Plateau’s premier service provider, and our team of professionals is here to bring quality service to our hometown community. Contact our service center online or by phone today to speak with our repair professionals.

Trick or Treat

Beware Cole Street on Halloween. The leaves are changing and ghosts and goblins are on the prowl in downtown Enumclaw. On Halloween night Cole Street closes for the annual trick-or-treat celebration. Each year we find our spookiest vehicle to deliver our ghostly treats to anyone who dares knock on the trunk of the haunted truck. Halloween fun is one of the many community events we enjoy as a hometown dealership. This Enumclaw tradition provides a safe environment for costumed little ones to collect their Halloween goodies. Check the Chamber of Commerce calendar for more information. We hope to see you there!

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#Idrivefor

Join Gamblin Motors in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed, now is time to join together in the fight against breast cancer. Gamblin Motors has created an #IDriveFor team and is participating in Chevrolet’s annual fundraising event. Joining us is easy. Tweet out, retweet, or post to Instagram your support by using the hashtags #IDriveFor and #TeamEnumclaw. For every tweet or Instagram post with the #IDriveFor hashtag, Chevrolet will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society. Chevrolet has partnered with the ACS for seven years and raised $7.8 million dollars in the battle against this life threatening disease. These funds are used for breast cancer screening, patient care, and research. Help contribute to the cause by joining #TeamEnumclaw and tweet, retweet, and post your support with the #IDriveFor hashtag.

Perhaps a picture of a tweet, or instagram post, so they see how easy this is. I think people think they need a sign that says I drive for, etc. So if we post on our twitter and post a pic of the tweet and one from our instagram account too. My account is private. I’m assuming the account needs to be public?

http://www.chevrolet.com/breast-cancer-awareness

Third Annual Corvette Show

From the classic generations to Stingrays, we love Corvettes at Gamblin Motors.  To see some of these models in person, join us on Saturday, September 9 for our third annual Corvette show. We are teaming up with the Tacoma Corvette Club to bring an array of Corvette models to the Plateau community.

Come down to our main store (1047 Roosevelt Ave E, Enumclaw) to view these beauties and vote for the People’s Choice award winners. We will open at 10:00 a.m. for the public to begin viewing and voting.  Voting closes at noon, but the Corvettes will remain on display until 2:00.  While we are counting the ballots, enjoy music, giveaways, and a great lunch.  Awards will be handed out at 1:30.

Interested in bringing home one of the trophies? Enter your Corvette through the Tacoma Corvette Club for a $20 entry free. We hope to see you Saturday.

Enumclaw Schools Foundation

Enumclaw Schools Foundation (ESF) is a non-profit organization working to further enrich the academic experience of Enumclaw students. As a sponsor of ESF events, Gamblin Motors shares the vision that all students deserve an educational experience that paves the way for a successful future.

Since its inception in 2010, ESF has awarded $110,000 in grants to Enumclaw School District staff. Hardworking teachers create innovative curriculums to enhance their students’ learning experience. These creative projects are then presented to ESF for funding. 88 Enrichment and Innovation grants have been awarded to date. Past projects have included summer reading programs, teaching respect through dance education, studying wildlife life cycles resulting in the release of salmon fry into the local rivers, and many more creative programs. ESF is currently working with the Enumclaw School District to implement the new “Birth to Five” initiative by funding READY! for Kindergarten™ classes for parents and children.

ESF enriches learning experiences beyond the basic funding allotted through the state. Through fundraising and generous donations, ESF is able to supplement the curriculum with innovative programs for students. To learn more about ESF and how you can donate and support, visit http://www.enumclawschoolsfoundation.org/. Another easy way to support ESF is through the Amazon Smile program. You shop and a portion of your proceeds will be donated directly to ESF: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3830191. We hope you will join us in supporting the Enumclaw Schools Foundation and their mission of helping students achieve greatness.

2017 EHS Photo Contest Winner

Over the past few years, Gamblin Motors has sponsored a photo contest for Enumclaw High School students. The students are given a month to send us their very best photos. These photos are uploaded to our Facebook page. Our Facebook followers are asked to vote for the favorite photo. Students encourage their friends and family to vote for their photo. At the end of the contest, the photo with the most likes wins. The winner receives $250.

As the photos started rolling in, we were blown away by the quality of photo entries we received. All of these entries were truly amazing. This year we received more than twenty eight photos from Enumclaw High School students. Ethan Decker, a tenth grader, won the photo contest this year.

Thank you to all the students who participated, and thank you to all our friends for voting for these amazing photos. We look forward to hosting another photo contest again next year. Be on the look out for our contest in May.

Meet the New President

Alan Gamblin was named 2017/2018 President of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) at the organization’s annual convention last month. WASADA is an organization that develops and promotes legislation to help dealer franchises, eliminate regular increases in the cost of doing business in Washington, and trying to protect costs for consumers. They also support dealers in their commitment to operate their dealerships in a fair and honest manner. Gamblin Motors has been involved with WASADA for years.

“When I succeeded my father as the Chevrolet dealer in Enumclaw, he told me to get involved and support the Washington State Auto Dealers Association because they do so much for our business,” Alan said. “Over the years whenever I’ve been asked by the Association to help, I’ve remembered my father’s counsel and done it. As the new WSADA President, my goal is to help connect more dealers with their elected officials in Olympia, especially the many new legislators. It is important that local and state officials understand our business so they can make informed decisions when it comes to regulation and taxation that affect our customers, community, and business.”

One of WASADA’s purposes is to help our elected officials understand the role auto dealers play in their communities around the state. Founded in 1920, the Association’s 294 dealer members serve 70 cities and towns across Washington and are responsible for annual sales volume totaling $15 billion. Together, they employ over 21,000 people with a combined payroll of more than $1.08 billion. An average dealership creates 69 local jobs, each paying on average over $54,000 per year plus benefits. Their dealership sales total 14.2% of the state’s retail sales, generating hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue for state and local governments through sales, corporate, and payroll tax revenue.

“It is also important to help the new generation coming into our industry,” he continued. “My father, like many former dealers before me, served in World War II when cars and business were not as complex. I’ve watched the automobile industry dramatically change over the last four decades, and it’s important to help the rising generation continue to be successful.”

 

Mom’s Favorite New Car

What’s that car you keep seeing at school pick-up? It’s the Buick Enclave, and mom’s favorite new car. The Enclave’s three row design has the ease of a minivan in the body of a mid-size SUV. But don’t let the mom approved sticker fool you, this SUV knows how to perform making it fun for all to drive.

 The Enclave is a mid-size luxury SUV with a spacious interior to fit the whole family. Knowing that you will be carrying precious cargo, the Buick Enclave is engineered with safety in mind. The Enclave has a government 5-star Overall Vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With an industry-first front center airbag, Buick has made safety its priority in this family vehicle. Additional safety features include Side Blind Zone and Rear Cross-Traffic alert technology to help drivers avoid collisions. Putting safety first does not mean sacrificing luxury with the Enclave.

 The Buick Enclave includes all the bells and whistles busy families need for a comfortable ride. The standard power liftgate means packing groceries or unpacking sports equipment is just a click of a button away to reveal the roomy rear cargo space. Second row captain’s chairs and a third row bench means easy in and out for the whole crew. The second row seats flip, fold and slide easily for multiple third row access points. With a quick full or partial fold of the third row bench, the rear cargo space opens up for bigger hauling needs and adventures. All of the Buick Enclave’s many configurations are aimed at providing comfort and ease for all passengers. There is a reason you keeping seeing the Enclave at soccer practice. It is the ultimate family vehicle. Click to see current deals and offers to bring your Enclave home today! http://www.gamblinmotors.com/

Protecting Your Precious Cargo

The best way to keep you child safe while driving is to have them properly secured in a CSS (car safety seat). Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children over one year. To help keep our children safe, doctors and government agencies have set important guidelines for all parents to follow.

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) agree a rear-facing safety seat is the best seat for a young child. The AAP recommends a rear facing seat until at least two years of age or until the seat’s limits have been reached. Once a child outgrows the limits of their rear-facing infant seat, the infant or toddler should continue to ride in a rear-facing convertible seat for as long as possible. Most convertible car seats allow a rear-facing position for up to 35 pounds, and it is recommended that until your child hits the limits for the seat, they should be in a rear-facing position. In other words, keep your child rear-facing as long your seat allows. This shift from one year of rear-face to two years or more of rear-face positioning is due to current research showing better neck and spinal cord support in the rear-facing position. A physician representative for the AAP explains, ““A rear-facing child safety seat does a better job of supporting the head, neck and spine of infants and toddlers in a crash, because it distributes the force of the collision over the entire body. For larger children, a forward-facing seat with a harness is safer than a booster, and a belt-positioning booster seat provides better protection than a seat belt alone until the seat belt fits correctly.” As a child’s height and weight in accordance to age differs from child to child, it is important to know the limits for your CSS and follow accordingly.

Once your child has outgrown the limits for their rear-facing convertible seat, it is time to face them forward. The height and weight limits increase for a convertible seat once they are placed in the forward-facing position.  According to the AAP “There is a safety advantage for young children to remain in CSSs with a harness for as long as possible before transitioning to booster seats.” The NHTSA agrees that keeping your child in a forward-facing car seat with a five point harness is the safest mode of travel until the seat’s height and weight limits have been reached. Once a child has reached the limits for a forward-facing car seat, it is time for a booster seat. The booster seat, like the infant and convertible seat, should still be placed in the back seat of the vehicle. Booster seats aid in keeping the seat belt in the proper position for a younger child. A child is not ready for a seat belt until it properly fits without the aid of a booster. A seatbelt without booster assistance typically fits a child correctly once they have reached 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between the ages of 8 and 12. The NHTSA advises that “for a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face.”

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