Mick's Automotive

07/08/2021

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Catalytic Converter Theft & Shooting Investigation | SCPD MEDIA RELEASE | On Wednesday, July 6, 2021 at approximately 5:37 a.m., Santa Cruz Police Department Officers responded to the 500 block of Frederick Street for a call of an interrupted catalytic converter theft and subsequent shooting.

A passerby witness reported seeing two male subjects underneath and around a parked Prius in an apparent attempt to remove the catalytic converter. The witness yelled at the suspects as they drove by and shortly after that reported hearing approximately three (3) gunshots as they drove away. It is unknown which of the two suspects fired the shots or the direction in which they were fired. Officers arrived on the scene moments later, where they located shell casings confirming the shooting; however, there was no evidence that anyone was struck by the shots. The shots were only heard by the witnesses, and it is unknown at this time of the suspect(s) intended target. Officers also discovered the suspects were successful in stealing the catalytic converter from the vehicle.

One male suspect was described as approximately 5'9" tall, and the other was wearing a flannel shirt. Both suspects were donning facial coverings (masks), and their ethnic descriptions are unknown at this point.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a dark grey colored 2010-2015 Toyota Prius (stock photo attached) with an unknown license plate. The car was last seen traveling southbound on Frederick St. toward Broadway.

Santa Cruz Police Department Detectives are actively following up on leads, collecting and processing video surveillance and evidence collected from the scene. No suspects have been identified at this time.

SCPD is asking anyone with information about this case or video surveillance in the immediate area of Frederick St. and Broadway to contact Santa Cruz Police Department Detective Trueblood at (831) 420-5837 or email the video file to [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be left on our Crime Tip Line at (831) 420-5995

About Catalytic Converter Thefts in the City of Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Police Department has recorded approximately forty-three (43) catalytic converter thefts in 2021. In many of those cases, it is believed the suspects are from out of the area. On at least one occasion, patrol officers attempted to stop a suspect vehicle which resulted in a high-speed vehicle pursuit leading officers over Highway 17 toward the San Jose area. Due to safety concerns, the pursuit was terminated, and the suspects were unable to be identified.

Catalytic converter thefts are not unique to the Santa Cruz area. Thefts of catalytic converters are due to the lucrative copper contained within, which fetch a hefty payout from second-hand dealers, scrap yards, or recycle centers. In some cases, catalytic converters are marketed online. Many law enforcement agencies within the Bay Area have collaborated or established task forces in an effort to combat these thefts. Despite these efforts, thefts continue to occur due to high demand.

The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for help from the community to curb these thefts. Home video surveillance systems, motion-activated lighting, or parking your vehicle in a well-lit area help deter thieves. In addition, pro-active communication within your respective neighborhoods and reporting suspicious activity to police by dialing 9-1-1 is strongly encouraged. Anyone with information on these types of thefts is asked to contact Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Section at (831) 420-5820 or leave the information on the Crime Tip Line at (831) 420- 5995.

01/14/2021

So the murals are finally done and are looking amazing. Thanks to Casey Landaker that did an amazing job on all the murals. And yes that is Pepper😀

07/02/2020

Happy 4th of July! 💥

Stay safe and make some great memories. 🇺🇸✌🏻💥🍔

07/01/2020

HOW TO TURN YOUR VEHICLE REPAIRS INTO $100,000 IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT

Having a vehicle is one of the necessities of life for many people. It’s especially important for people who live in rural areas where mass transportation options aren’t available. The problem is vehicles can be expensive when you buy them and repairs can seem like they cost even more sometimes. However, case studies show people who own their vehicles for a long time and take care of them properly may actually be saving up to $100,000 by doing so. Let’s look at how it works.

CHALLENGES OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP

In 2019, the average purchase price of a vehicle was roughly $37,000. This number doesn’t include sales tax, registration, destination fees, any extended warranty coverages you choose to purchase and the amount of interest you will ultimately pay on the vehicle loan. Then in about five years, you can expect the vehicle to depreciate about 60% since the time you purchased it. Add up all of these numbers and the total comes to about $30,000 on top of the $37,000 purchase price. So, if you buy a vehicle every five years, you’re paying roughly $30,000 each time you purchase in addition to the cost of the vehicle.

BENEFITS OF EXTENDED VEHICLE OWNERSHIP

It’s not unheard of today for vehicles to surpass 250,000 miles worry-free. If you would keep your vehicle that long, it may take 10-15 years to reach the milestone. Looking back at the previous example of paying $30,000 every time you purchase a vehicle; you could be saving between $60,000 and $90,000 over those 10-15 years by simply keeping and maintaining your vehicle. The average car on the road today is 11.8 years old, which means vehicles in the United States can handle long-term ownership without worry. Although it’s nice to have a new vehicle to drive, weighing the cost and benefits of keeping your current vehicle wins out in most situations.

WHY REPAIRING YOUR VEHICLE MAKES SENSE

For every $1,000 you spend in vehicle repairs and maintenance, you’re saving upwards of $8,000 in major repairs. Whether you’re driving a new car or an older car, maintenance costs are necessary. However, by keeping your vehicle for an extended amount of time, the maintenance costs are much more bearable because you’re not paying the $30,000 every five years when you get a new vehicle. And when vehicles are made to last this extended amount of time without worry, it’s well worth keeping versus buying a new vehicle.

Think about what you could do with the money you’ve banked by simply holding on to your vehicle. You could enjoy it on a nice vacation, splurge on some other luxuries you enjoy, or invest it and save up for retirement. The money saved is yours and it’s a significant amount to work with. If you have any questions or comments about these numbers or how you can take better care of your vehicle, contact Micks Automotive at any time.
Last, none of this goes into how much greener it is to keep a car and not have additional cars manufactured.

06/24/2020

Just met the craftsman who makes these beautiful performance sandals. Proudly, family owned made right here in Santa Cruz! ☀️

Now more than ever shop local and support our community. ✌🏻 💪🏻 💚

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06/11/2020

Who remembers this? 🔧🚗

05/22/2020

Zoom Zoom 🏎.

The team is said to have used a late model Audi A8 L to make the run in 26 hours, 38 minutes, beating a record of 27 hours, 25 minutes set late last year.

05/07/2020

Support Your Local Restaurants

To help support local restaurants, Micks Automotive bought $1000 of gift cards to two local restaurants: Pleasure Pizza/Eastside Eatery and Penny Ice Creamery/The Picnic Basket! To receive your gift card call Micks Automotive and make an Appointment at (831) 464-6855.

Micks Automotive will be giving away gift cards to the following customers:
• $10 gift cards to customers for spending $200
• $20 for spending $400
• $30 for spending $600
• $40 for $800
• $50 for $1000 and above.

This promotion will continue while supplies last, so book your appointment today! Limit one per customer. Please call for details.

04/14/2020

News you can use. 😷 👍🏻

Soap and water or pure isopropyl alcohol can be used on a car's more sensitive surfaces

04/03/2020

Thinking of summer and dreaming of seeing this beautiful country?

We are open and ready to service your vehicles for your future road trips. 🕶☀️🚙⛺️🎡🗽⛱⛰

03/16/2020

From Mick’s Automotive,

We are OPEN and continuing to service vehicles and we are committed to keeping our customers safe. You can get your car fixed without ever needing to enter our shop. And we are following the CDC guidelines for social distancing of six feet.
We have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation in our region, and while there are many opinions, I want you to know that we are taking recommendations from the CDC and local health authorities very seriously. We intend to remain open for business, serving Santa Cruz with top notch car repair, but we are taking special precautions to keep you and our staff safe.

1: In addition to the normal precautions against illness, we are wiping wheels and keys with disinfecting wipes.

2: We are cleaning our facility often and thoroughly, at every welcome desk and each employee workstation.

3: As much as we want to shake your hand, we're going to have to stick to an elbow bump or reassuring nod!

4: We are promoting the use of our Early Bird after hours pickup and drop-off system, using the overnight drop box located to the right of our front door. Simply fill out an envelope, seal your key inside, and leave it in the large drop box. We can do business with you over the phone or by text message. When your vehicle is ready for pick up, we will text you a unique code to access your keys from one of the small lock boxes.

5: We are also promoting the use of our concierge pickup and drop-off system. We will come to you (with a loaner if you need it), that way you don't have to leave your work or home. We will wipe steering wheels and keys with disinfecting wipes when we meet. All you have to do is request this complimentary service!

I want to thank you for trusting our business with your vehicles, we are always here to help! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us 831-464-6855.W

We wish you and your family well, have a healthy and prosperous spring!

Stay safe and wash your hands - we'll get through this together!

03/16/2020

To our loyal customers:

We are open for business!!...🙏🏻

BUT we are practicing social distancing to ensure the safety of our employees as well as you.

Please use the Early Bird drop-off when possible and call us with any questions or concerns. Ideally we will be able to continue our work with as little delay while we do our part to halt the spread of Covid-19.

Call if you want to have us come out to your vehicle and avoid any contact with us.

Be well and we appreciate your understanding.

The Team at Mick’s Automotive