6 March 2009 Paramount Pulse Beat Closer look In the old days, it was repairing hay trucks that drove in off dusty streets. Today, it’s working on anything from the family car to RVs to diesel engines. That’s the journey that Herald’s Garage in Paramount has taken since opening in 1937 to the newly remodeled business of 2009. “It was very run down, both the business and the property, when I bought it in 1999,” said owner Joe. Not only has he refreshed the property physically, but he made sure that the business was clean, and in compliance with all state and federal laws. “We don’t concentrate on quantity, we emphasize quality,” Joe noted. “We keep our customers happy, and tell them to keep up with their maintenance so they don’t need repairs, which saves a lot of money. I tell everyone who walks through the door that if I lie to you about your car I’ll give you $1,000. If you’re not happy with the work we do, we’ll take your car to a dealer, have them diagnose the problem, and if something wrong was our fault I’ll pay the bill.” Joe has yet to been called on his offer. Herald’s Garage is a full-service, complete automotive repair shop specializing in heavy trucks, fleet service for companies, RVs as well as body work and painting. They use factory parts and offer extended warranties. Their computer system provides information on any vehicle made anywhere in the world. “For the last 35 years, I’ve worked in heavy equipment, diesel to gas, any kind of mechanic work. I’ve been working on cars my whole life. Our mechanics are all certified. We Pull Into Herald’s Garage For Quality and Integritycheck and double check and triple check our work,” Joe continued. “We don’t advertise except for the Pulse Beat and a phone number in the Yellow Pages, because we have a loyal customer base. We give courtesy discounts to Chamber members but don’t take competitors coupons and don’t give away freebies – we don’t cut corners.” In fact, the major promotion for the business is a flyer that features its A rating report from the Better Business Bureau. This reputation has spread far and wide, as customers come in for their routine maintenance from locales like San Clemente, Riverside and San Luis Obispo. “This is a great town, and I’m happy to be here,” Joe related. “We work with a lot of churches in Paramount and Compton, I’m a member of Elks and the Chamber. This area is full of caring people and it’s a pleasure to be part of the community.” Herald’s Garage is located at 8124 Alondra Blvd., and can be reached by calling (562) 633-2136 or by emailing Heraldsgarage@gmail; open six days a week. Chamber and City officials join Joe Abed and his wife Gina for the grand re-opening of Herald’s Garage. Onlookers watch as Joe and his wife Gina receive certificates from the City and Chamber in recognition of their efforts to improve and contribute to Paramount. Joe networks with Chamber members while others enjoy lunch courtesy of Herald’s Garage. Music for the event was provided by Chamber member ESC Planning, which offers this service free of charge to
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