Vol. 9, Issue 7, July 2021
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Who Is John Erb? By Tom Bostock Who is John Erb? Isn’t he the iconic fixture in car, truck and RV maintenance and repair service, synonymous with automotive excellence in northern Hillsborough County and the Carrollwood area? Is that who John Erb is? Or is he the Santa lookalike whom deserving charities can always count on to don his jolly old red and white fur trimmed elf costume to the delight of the wideeyed children. There is a rumor going around that John hides his merry elves somewhere in his service center and the North Pole is closer than we think. Hmm. As a responsible reporter, I’ll have to look into that! Could it be the friend who borrowed the saying “It’s nice to be nice to nice people” to honor his late friend, Patrick Keenan, the way John and his staff have done business since 1971? Maybe it’s the man whose barbecued chicken and beef are a mainstay at community functions in the Northdale area. Could he be that
friendly, outgoing presence who graces the OWL Club (Older, Wiser, Lively Seniors) who meet each month at the Northdale Civic Association? The answer is obvious; the truth is John is all of that and much more! A contradiction in terms, John says that “I don’t like cars. I like people!” His written promise, found on Angi’s List, is typical of what new and repeat customers can expect to receive during their visit to John Erb’s Car, Truck, and RV Service Center, at 16133 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 Whether it is an oil change, a simple tune up, or as complicated as a complete engine overall, John and his experienced, certified, professionals can do it all with quality parts and experienced services. “We strive for the highest standards in automotive repairs and will provide you with the best integrity
INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor................................................5 Grout Tech........................................................10 Tech Talk with Bob..........................................12 SAT and ACT Improvement............................15 Welcome to the family, little ones!.................16
in the business. To perform highquality repair service at a fair and just price. To use only proven merchandise of high quality distributed by reputable firms. To employ the best skilled technicians obtainable. To furnish an itemized invoice for fairly priced parts and services that clearly identifies any used or re-manufactured parts. Replaced parts may be inspected upon request. To have a sense of personal obligation to each customer.” That may seem like an See “John Erb” on page 8
