Small Business Saturday: Gift Certificates!

Today, November 30th, is Small Business Saturday and we would like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you for your loyalty over the past 33 years and the years ahead. We could not be where we are today without the support of all the amazing customers and awesome employees we have. We are honored to service your automotive needs.

Speaking of services, did you know that we have Gift Certificates for gift giving?

Beginning Monday, December 2, we will be offering gift certificates for purchase for use at Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center.

A gift certificate is perfect for friends and family as a little stocking stuffer and can be written for any monetary value you would like. The certificates can be used for any mechanical service we offer. Everyone needs routine maintenance, why not give them an “Oil Change,” compliments of you, using a Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center Gift Certificate! Stop by anytime to purchase one!

Can My Car Overheat in Cold Weather?

“Can My Car Overheat in Cold Weather?” Yes, this could be something you may encounter this coming winter. The reason this will happen is because you could be having an issue with your Cooling System. The issues in the Cooling System are most likely a Coolant Leak or some sort of blockage. There is an easy solution to this problem, maintenance. You should have your Cooling System inspected for potential leaks. Make sure to have your Hoses, Thermostat, and your Coolant Condition/Level checked too. Please call your Local Auto Shop at (609)-655-2886 or stop by to make an appointment for our Winter Check. This will go through some important components including this service. Have a safe and warm Winter! 

Mini Blog: Veterans Day Discount

Today we celebrate all who serve our country, those with us and those who have passed. Today we honor them for their bravery and commitment for keeping us safe. We thank you all for everything you have done and would like to extend our appreciation in the form of a discount. November 11th through November 15th, Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center is dedicating a whole week to veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Every veteran that comes into our shop will receive 10% off mechanical services, done this week, up to $100.00 off their invoice.

To be eligible for this discount, please show either a military ID, or other proof of service.  This discount is available for all veterans (active, non-active, or retired) and is for mechanical repairs only (no auto body repairs).

Thank you again for your service.

Mini Blog: Job Action Day!

Today is Job Action Day, a day that celebrates expanding yourself to find new opportunities and your dream career. We invite you to look at what we have to offer with our two open job positions. One is an auto body technician and the other is an automotive technician. Below are the two job listings. If you are looking for a change or are finally ready to take the plunge in going for your dream job, please apply to our add via Facebook or emailing us a copy of your resume to, employmentopps.noonansauto@gmail.com and we look forward to hearing from you!


Automotive Tech Position: 
There comes a point in your career where you have to evaluate what is the most important to you. Is it money? Is it opportunity for advancement? Is it a better work/life balance?

And what about the company you are employed at? Are they living up to your standards? Are they more about the profit and less about their mission and core values? Are you the right person that is stuck in the wrong place?

We believe that no sale is more important than the customer.

Our mission is to continually grow as a company by providing quality automotive repair services while delivering best-in-class customer service. The relationships we build with our customers is the foundation of our success and we will continue to strive to exceed expectations each and every time.

We want you to be a part of our mission! We want you to be an advocate for our customers. We want you to be part of something different, something special.

Jerry Noonan's Auto Center is seeking a skilled Automotive Technician with 2+ years of on-the-job experience to join our growing team. The Automotive Technician is a critical role in our business, and is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic team player who wants to continue to learn about the fast-paced, exciting world of the Automotive industry. This role is one where you can grow the position in many ways to leverage your strengths, personality, interests, and skills. We are looking for someone who wants to bring their "A Game" to work every day to learn and grow the position and company with us!

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• 5 day work week, no weekends ever
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Retirement planning
• Paid vacation
• A clean and organized facility
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Automotive training & continuing education

Qualifications:

• Drive and ambition to grow your abilities and work towards achieving ASE and other certifications
• Valid driver's license
• State inspection license a plus!
• 2+ years of on-the-job experience as an Automotive Technician
• Basic tools (we provide all heavy equipment, special tools & diagnostic equipment)
• Positive attitude

Jerry Noonan's Auto Center is a top-level, family owned and operated repair facility that strives to provide the best work environment and culture for each one of our team members. We maintain and service all makes and models. Please reply to this ad and attach a current resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a confidential interview.


Auto Body Technician Position:
Ask us about our $1,500.00 Sign On Bonus!

Busy automotive shop seeks full-time, experienced auto body technician to add to our exceptional team. Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center is a rapidly growing full service auto body shop with state of the art updated equipment.

Great pay and benefits. Work hours are 8 AM – 5:30 PM M-F. Pay plan is hourly. Paid holidays, health benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off.

Must be efficient and be able to work well with team members to meet deadlines. Quality focused, customer service oriented, must able to read estimates and assist in writing supplements, and be focused on meeting cycle times.

Quality and efficiency are a must.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5+ years of collision repair experience
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with a good driving record
• The ability to pass a drug test
• The ability to pass a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational/Technical school preferred, but not mandatory
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to properly and independently complete tasks
• Must be able to produce top quality work without prolonging projects
• Must have tools necessary to perform assigned daily tasks
• Car-O-Liner experience preferred
• Frame and unibody straightening experience mandatory
• Welding experience mandatory
• ASE/ICAR trained a plus
• Glass experience a plus
• Suspension/Wheel alignment experience a plus

To apply, please email employmentopps.noonansauto@gmail.com a copy of your resume.

Tip Tuesday: Tire Pressure

October starts the last quarter of the year and that brings cooler weather. During these brisk mornings you may like to warm up your car before you head out for the day. As you do so, you might notice that you have a tire pressure light on your dash or that you get an alert telling you to check your pressure. That is because for every 10 degrees the temperature drops, we can lose 1 to 2 lbs of air in our tires. Having your tires inflated with the recommended PSI from your manual is very important. Your tires are an important component with how your vehicle moves and without the proper PSI you can have traction, handling, or other issues. During these times and the colder months ahead, it is very important that you check your tire pressure and maintain it.

Checking your tire pressure is pretty easy to do. You can use a tire pressure gauge to measure the PSI. If you do not have one of these tools you can visit your local gas station as they may have an area to the side where you can check your pressure and fill your tires with air if needed. You can also stop by your local auto shop, Jerry Noonan’s Auto Center! If your tire light is on or you can see your tires look a little deflated, we can refill, make sure the pressure is correct according to the recommended PSI for your vehicle, and even make sure you do not have something related to a flat tire. You do not have to make an appointment for needing more air in your tire, but if you think you may have a flat, you should call us ahead and make an appointment so we can help you better. Hope this little tip will benefit you as the weather cools down for the year!

Mini Blog: Wands for Wildlife

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit rehabilitation organization in Western North Carolina. They take in injured and orphaned animals like opossums, bunnies, and owls. They raise and nurse them back to health and set them free! They use mascara wands to remove fly eggs and larvae from the feathers and fur of the animals. They are perfect to use because the bristles are close together and gentle to use on the animals

In our waiting room we have a collection box for your used and cleaned mascara wands. AWR has two collection months because they get so many wands, and one of them is October. So, at the end of this month, we will be sending in our wands. If you would like to bring by your mascara wands to drop in our box make sure you do so by the end of the month. The next collection time is February. Thank you for donating, recycling, and helping animals in need!

Mini Blog: AC Leak

  This vehicle came in for an AC issue. Upon the first visit, the vehicle passed the leak test, however there was still a slight leak as the customer could notice that the AC was not functioning up to par. To pinpoint the location of the leak, we put a dye into the AC system. After some time we checked the vehicle for where the dye was showing. Using yellow goggles and a black light we found the dye which happened to be in the condenser.

To confirm the location of the leak, we used our leak detector tool. The technician pumped nitrogen into the AC system and then used the detector to see where the nitrogen is coming out. Since we had the place marked where we saw the dye, the technician moved the detector around that area and eventually found the exact spot. 

The condenser was replaced and the issue was resolved. Having tools like these are extremely helpful in finding an issue like one of these. Small AC leaks, EVAP leaks, etc are not the easiest to find, but this tool is sensitive enough to locate them.