Small business spotlight!

So I have some exciting news! Today I got my first, sort of, sponsor for itw. You may have read, in one of my former posts, the one of my goals for in the works  is to help facilitate growth in small companies around Bellingham and Whatcom county. And so, without further adieu, my first Small Business Spotlight  will be on, family owned, Quality Auto Care. 

As a, relatively, poor Western student, I'm always on the lookout for great deals at businesses that don't compromise good service. A few months ago, after flipping through WWU's Blue Book and seeing the $18.95 price tag, I decided to go in and have my oil changed (I ended up spending double that at the last place I took it), and I felt like I'd discovered an amazing little secret.

Because I've had such good experiences there, and I know that Quality is a family owned company, I felt the need to spread the good word. After asking the owner/operator, Rashid Mistry, a few questions about the place, I found that the company has been in Bellingham for almost three years now. One of the things they pride themselves on is the fact that they allow customers to "walk out back." Customers are allowed to go into the garage and really see what is happening under the hood.  Before opening his own business, Mistry worked at GM and Volkswagon for the better part of his life. Pictured above is just one of the many plaques he has received as: ASE, GM, and Volkswagon master. 

Anyway, to all you Western students feeling the wrath of this horrible economy, I suggest getting anything car related done here. QAC's open seven days a week, and they'll give you the best service possible. You can call them at 360-733-1280 or access their website. Also, if you mention my name, you get a 20% discount. Come on, $18.95 with 20% off... you do the math.

Alright, well I love you all. Hope you have a wonderful, sunshine-filled weekend!