Just How Did the Grinch Steal Christmas?

For every Who that loves Christmas, one question persists:

just how did the Grinch manage to steal all their gifts?

Some have suggested all the years on Mount Crumpit,

Mr. Grinch did much more than just practice his trumpet.

Perhaps he practiced lifting things twice as heavy as he

like sporkings, and twigglings, and stone rockling pine trees.

He spent years building up the strength to take it away,

and sweep up the presents from each Who Christmas day.

“That seems absurd and outrageous,” other Whos would call.

“Why that makes little to no sense at all.

He must have used a device of his own invention.

That’s how he did it without drawing attention.

He had plenty of time to design it up there,

scheming and plotting with the Whos unaware,

collecting his tools from the place they all dump it,

building his doohickey up on Mount Crumpit.”

“That could be, that could be,” said one savvier still.

“With so much at stake, I think I know the drill.

There was no training or building done by the Grinch,

it was really a RAM truck, with a 42-foot-winch.

You see I was the one who Mr. Grinch came to see,

that day when in Whoville he just happened to be.

He mentioned he had a large job coming up.

I considered it strange that he spoke so abrupt.

I drew up a deal for this good friend of mine,

I wrote it in ink, and signed on the line.

He was gone in a flash in his shiny, new pickup.

I had no idea of his plans for a Christmastime stickup.

Still on that fateful day, he indeed took it all.

Every last Christmas gift. Every bobble and ball.

When his thieving was through, he was back in a flash,

Plowing through snow with the presents all stashed.”

As the brave Who finished his Christmas confession

he did not expect his story’s impression

would be one of astonishment, shock, disbelief—

how could one truck do all that without any grief?

Suddenly Christmas did not seem so sad

since all the Whos down in Whoville knew there were RAMs to be had.

They rushed to the Larry H. Miller Used Car Supermarket

with plans for their new trucks and just where to park it.

So never mind that grinchy Grinch, and the crime he committed.

Let him have all his gifts. Let him think he outwitted

all the Whos down in Whoville with his sour, mean plot.

They turned Christmas around at the LHM lot

where the deals are outstanding and the service so grand

every staff member eager to lend a helping hand.

So come see why the Whos are so happy this year.

Visit Larry H. Miller for good holiday cheer.

Explore the whole inventory; you’ll see quite a bit.

Or come down to the dealership to get the right fit.

How Essential Is This? Car Parts You Didn’t Know You Needed

Not everyone who comes through our door is an expert about cars. Honestly, we don’t expect them to be. In fact, there are a lot of things we hope our customers will come to us about before causing damage to their vehicle. Now that it is October, a month when pranks and wackiness ensue, we thought we’d share a few of the more well-known car parts that are, well, fictional. Parts that are completely made up to bumfuzzle consumers.

                                                                                         

If you have been taken for a ride by another service shop with one of these made-up parts, we offer our sincerest apologies, and hope that you will come see us next time before you are taken to the cleaners because your “tri-shaft exhaust flange” needs to be replaced.

Blinker Fluid. Probably the oldest one in the book is the claim that you need to replace your blinker fluid. Aside from the fact that your blinker is powered by the electric systems in your car, there are a few other factors that should indicate that this is not a thing. First of all, we invite you to pop the hood of your car and find the valve where you would insert this so-called blinker fluid. We assume that it would be located close to the windshield wiper fluid (which is a real fluid you need) or maybe by the coolant. Try as you might, you are never going to find a place to put this mysterious fluid.

Even more mysterious, is if you go to the automotive aisle and try to find blinker fluid. You’re not going to find any. An internet search will yield some promising results, however. But you are more than likely going to just get a jug of colored water.

We do see a pretty good potential prank in the making here.

Piston Return Spring. This one took a little digging to try to find the origin of, but we think that we have pieced together an idea of what this fake part might be meant to do. In most engines, the piston moves up and down against the liquid gas used for combustion in the engine. Essentially, this makes the car go. With that in mind there really isn’t any need for a spring to return the piston anywhere. As it moves in a cyclical pattern, the piston’s movement is determined by the gas in your vehicle, not the tension of a spring.

So, if you find your having trouble getting your engine to go, it might be time to get some gas. Just a suggestion.

Horn Volume Knob. Not standard in too many vehicles on the road these days, horn volume knobs really can be considered obsolete because they have never really existed. We actually think this might be a good feature to add, but we’re not sure of its practicality. In most cases if you are having trouble with the volume of your car horn it might not be the person you are honking at as much as it is the one honking the horn.

The only other suggestion we have? Press harder on the horn. That should make things louder.

Wiper Sharpeners. We don’t know about you, but this “as seen on TV” car accessory might be a little misleading. Granted they are called windshield wiper blades, but that doesn’t mean that they need to be sharpened. In fact, the sturdier the blade, the better they are going to clean debris off your windshield.

But we do advise using a scraper to get the ice and snow off. You will tear up your wipers if you try to just use them to remove the snow and ice.

With these parts in mind, you should be able to avoid any embarrassing trips to the service counter. But don’t be afraid to try to come in and convince us that your “fuel injector bearing” has come loose. We promise you will get a pretty good laugh, or at least a quizzical look.  

Now It’s Cool to be a Fifth Wheel!

We know that there is a stigma behind being a fifth wheel. You may think that fifth wheels exist solely to make group dates more awkward or bills harder to split after a dinner with friends. But with a fifth wheel trailer, nothing could be further from the truth. When you’re looking for an amazing trailer built for travel, the fifth wheel trailer is an excellent choice. Right now, you can come get a pre-owned 2013 fifth wheel travel trailer from us for just under $20,000!

Before you come make your purchase, check out some of the reasons why we recommend fifth wheel trailers for travelling:

Less Maintenance for You to Worry About

When you have a motorhome, you spend a lot of time worrying about your home as well as driving in general. With a fifth wheel trailer, the only automotive worry you really have is the car you are driving. Motorhomes can get complex and costly with the maintenance they require. Fifth wheel trailers are easier to work on by yourself because they are much more basic at the mechanical level. That means both repair costs and the cost of purchasing will be lower than a standard motorhome.

Never Give Up Your Truck

We know a lot of people prefer to drive a truck. After all, if you’ve got it you should flaunt it. During travel, trucks tend to make people feel safer because their size is respected on the road and they are better built for long trips or camping on difficult terrain. This fifth wheel trailer was built just for your truck so you don’t have to drive a different vehicle when you travel.

Don’t Be Afraid of Break Downs

Let’s say you’re camping or driving down a deserted highway and your truck breaks down. When you take your truck to the shop, you’ll still have your fifth wheel trailer to stay in. If a motorhome breaks down, not only is your car in the shop but so is your home! If that’s the case, you’ll have to add a motel stay into your budget or stay in the motorhome while it’s being worked on in the shop. Trust us, it’s easier to detach your trailer and never have to fear a break down.

Bigger Living Space

It may surprise you, but many fifth wheel trailers are actually bigger than most motorhomes. This is because there is no space taken up by a cockpit, steering wheel, or dashboard. Ceilings are usually taller in fifth wheel trailers as well, so our tall friends will usually feel more comfortable inside of them.

Are you ready to come check out our available trailer? We would love to show you around this beauty; it’s in great shape and ready to go on your next family trip. Come check out this trailer and take advantage of our amazing pricing. Right now, this model with only one mile on it can go home with you for under $20,000. For more information on this model call us at (801) 553 — 5317 or stop by our lot today.