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American Auto Transport Scam

Maybe the word scam isn’t correct. But this company has a serious issue with what it is doing.

I received a phone call Saturday from 954-915-3610. When I answered I heard a pre-recorded message asking me to hit a number to accept the call, or select a different number to leave a call back number.

I hung up the phone. But apparently I have Google Voice activated and receive a text message that I have a voice mail. Google Voice also send me a text of the message. This is the same voice mail I receive every time this company calls me.

Hi, I’m calling from the Auto Transport Company, we’re calling to see if you still need to have your vehicle moved. We have a driver in your area. My number is (954) 745-8950 again. That’s (954) 745-8950 we’re calling to see if you still need to have your vehicle moved. We havea driver in your area again. The number is (954) 745-8950. Thank you.

I called the number in the voice mail and asked why they were calling me. The man asked if I had a car that needed moved. I told him no. I then asked to be removed from the call list. He said sure and hung up. Today I received about 6 more phone calls from this number. Exact same scenarios. I called back again and asked to speak with a manager. The man said his boss just got in and wasn’t available yet. I told the man I didn’t care and wanted to speak to him. The man put me through to a line that was disconnected.

I’m not sure I have an answer for this issue yet. However I did file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office using their DNC complaint form.

2011 All PA Ride

2011 All PA Ride Logo

The 2011 All PA Ride held by the BMW Dutch Country Riders is just around the corner. I designed a new logo for this year’s ride. This time with a BMW R1200GS with the Pennsylvania keystone symbol.

The BMW Dutch Country Riders hold this event every year. Participants pay $15 to enter and are given a number, a t-shirt with the logo, and are provided with a list of locations to visit in each county of Pennsylvania. The event begins in April and runs through September. In October the club holds an award ceremony for all who participated.

2011 Harrisburg Auto Show Highlights

The 2011 Harrisburg Auto Show came to a close today. Here are some photos of some of the hottest cars at the show.

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View the entire photo collection on Flickr.

2011 Dakar

We are in the midst of the 2011 Dakar Rally in Argentina and Chile. I look forward to this race every year.

You can follow short stage clips on YouTube from the Dakar YouTube Channel. You can also keep up to date on the current standings and latest news on the Dakar web site. Versus is offering some 30 minute coverage in the United States but it’s not great.

Planet Fitness

Thanks to Erica with some motivation, I joined Planet Fitness. It’s hard to beat for $10 per month. I still haven’t to the gym yet. But I am a member. I need to get a routine down and start going. Preferably when it’s not busy.