Today's Number: 65,000

        2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicles being recalled by General Motors Corp. to repair a possible problem with fuel line fittings.

— The Associated Press

Today's Mover

        Karen Weinheimer has joined the office of Dr. Debra McIntosh as dental assistant and receptionist. Ms. Weinheimer has more than 20 years' experience in the dental health profession.

— Shirley Dees

Today's Career Talk

        Thinking of asking for a raise? “You're almost certainly going to hear "no' the first time around,” says Richard Bayer, chief operating officer of the Five O'Clock Club, a national career counseling and outplacement network. “It's just the initial corporate resistance. Your boss may have to consult with people above him (or her).”

— USATodaycareers.Com

Today's Money Tip

        Don't wait until the end of the year to organize tax documents. Do what's necessary once a month and make next tax season that much easier for you and your preparer.

— The Dallas Morning News

Today's Company: Esterkamp Automotive

        Car Talk: This full-service Covedale shop was started by Bud and Helen Esterkamp in 1942. Sixty years later, Mrs. Esterkamp still does the books, and son A.J. Esterkamp heads the repair operations.

        No. 2: The company's motto, “The second best little garage in town,” originated with its founder. When told by his son that he was “the best,” Mr. Esterkamp said “No, son, everyone else keeps claiming to be the best. The guy in second place is trying harder. There's only one guy that claims to be in second place, and that's me.”

        One-Stop Shop: Esterkamp provides services ranging from replacing bulbs and fuses to rebuilding engines. It prides itself on an old-fashioned approach that meets customer requests for transportation, car washes and cleaning, pickup and delivery.

        Checkered Past: The shop maintains connections to the racing industry and works on vintage vehicles, hot rods and race cars.

— Jenny Callison

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