Hare Truck Center January February 2019

Hare Truck Center January February 2019

JAN/FEB 2019

TRUCK Tribune

RAMPING UP FOR A STELLAR 2019

I know we say it a lot, but it’s true! We had another great year at the Hare Truck Center, and we have you to thank! Our customers led the charge to a tremendous year. This includes both our fleet customers and commercial customers. We’re excited to jump into the new year and continue the trend. Of course, one of the reasons the Truck Center had a great year was that so many of our customers had a great year of their own. It’s great to see so many businesses right here at home doing so well! As we’ve shared in the past, 2018 wasn’t our only landmark year. Ever since we opened up the Truck Center four years ago, people have really responded. It turns out that a one- stop truck center was just what Indiana was looking for. There’s something to say about having fleet and commercial sales and service in one convenient location — along with an amazing team who does it all. I’m looking forward to another great year of sales, service, and plenty of hard work. There are so many great vehicles hitting the lot this year, I don’t know where to begin. You can be sure we’ll be sending out updates throughout the year on all the great Chevy and Isuzu trucks coming soon.

On the personal side of things, I’m really looking forward to spending more time with my family. It’s important to have that quality time together. My daughter graduated from Trine University up in Angola this past year. She’s back home and in the workforce. She actually works at the Hare Chevrolet location. It’s great to have her back and as part of the Hare team! My son, Johnathon, has also worked at the Hare Truck Center for over 10 years now. I’m incredibly proud to have such a valuable asset to the team. Speaking of the Hare team, I think it’s safe to say everyone is looking forward to 2019. We’re bringing a lot of good energy from the past year with us, but that doesn’t mean we can kick back and relax.

You can be sure, thanks to all our new and returning customers, that our team will be growing over the next year. We want to make sure we have you covered. We’ll be honing our craft and delivering the service you’ve come to expect better than ever before. You might call those our New Year’s resolutions. And, as always, if you’ve set resolutions for yourself or your business and the Truck Center can help, don’t hesitate to give us a call or stop by. We are already ramping up for a busy spring, so the earlier you can get in, whether for sales or service, the better. We want to make sure you are ready for the coming months. That about does it for me this month. From all of us at the Hare Truck Center, happy New Year to you and yours. Let’s make it a great one! -John Pence Service Manag r

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New Year’s Menagerie

LEGEND OF THE CHINESE ZODIAC

You have probably heard of the Chinese zodiac and the 12 animals that represent each year: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Maybe you already know which animal claims your birth year, and you’re ahead of the game if you know that we’ll be celebrating the Year of the Pig in 2019. But do you know how these specific animals earned such a high honor? According to legend, when the celestial Jade Emperor created a way to measure time, he invited the animals in his kingdom to earn a spot on the zodiac by winning a race. Cat and Rat, who were best friends back then, were both eager to participate. Wanting to be well-rested, Cat took a nap before the race. But when the time for the race came, Rat, who was determined to win, sneaked away without waking his friend.

the order they appear in the zodiac, each taking a place influenced by their unique traits.

Now, you might be wondering how Dragon came in fifth place. Unlike their monstrous brothers in Western mythology, Chinese dragons are wise, helpful creatures. During the race, Dragon saw a village suffering from a terrible drought, so he stopped to help make rain so the farmers’crops could grow. Even with the delay, he still finished well before most of the other animals. And what about poor Cat? When he woke up to discover he’d missed the race and would be left out of the zodiac, he was enraged. He declared vengeance on Rat, and to this day, cats still hold their grudge against rats.

Was there really a celestial race that named each year in the Chinese calendar? Probably not. After all, cats hadn’t been introduced in China when the zodiac calendar was first put into use! But it’s an exciting story and one that’s always fun to tell on the Chinese New Year.

Rat’s cunning didn’t stop there. When the race reached a raging river, Rat secretly climbed on the back of Ox, who was in the lead. When they reached the other side, Rat jumped off, crossing the finish line before Ox and claiming the first year of the zodiac for his own. The other animals finished the race in

Service is defined as“an act of helpful activity; help; aid.” Years ago, when you pulled into a service station, an attendant would come out to your vehicle and ask howmuch fuel you needed. While the pump was running, the attendant would check your oil, coolant, battery, washer fluid, and tire pressure. Well, we know that no longer happens, but as your local Isuzu dealer, we are here to deliver you service. We have purchased state-of-the-art equipment and training for our technicians to maintain your truck, or as we view it, your investment. Electronics, emissions, and advanced circuitry means that the days of opening the hood—or in our case, tilting the cab—and checking a few items is long over! We can use the Isuzu >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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