James Thomas, began working on vehicles at the age of eight. He did his first engine job ona '55 Ford. His uncle is also a mechanic and he worked for him. He worked for a Dealership in Hot Springs detailing cars in his teen years. Later he bought a wrecker from his uncle and began towing Vehicles instead of working on them. He thought this would be easier, but he found that he mostly fixed there problem instead of towing them. Cindy Thomas, wife of James Thomas, takes care of the office. She comes from a long line of mechanics, Great grand father, Grandfather, and Father. She grew up in a gas station that her parents owned. It was required in her family that all siblings new the basics regarding cars. Oil Change, Transmission Flush, Tires, Spark Plugs,Wires, All these things she had to know about before learning to drive a car. James and Cindy have six children, the oldest Alex 13, Natlie 12, Taylhor 10, Brooke 9, Clayton 5 and the newest member Leona 1. Alex helps out at the shop making sure everyone gets a magnet, brochure, and a handful of business cards. He also helps with Courtsey on the lube side and detailing vehicles (mostly the tires). Most times you will see one if not all children at the shop on 8091 Owasso Expressway in Owasso. This is literally a family run business. Especially since Cindy's Mom and Dad moved to Oklahoma in 2003. Cindy's Mom, Georgia has taken over the office work but she can be seen doing hood tech, courtsey, cashing out customers or even the garden. James and Cindy moved to Owasso, Oklahoma in 1998 and began their business as a mobile service. Shortly after they were expecting a new addition to their family and decided to become a stationary service. They opened the doors on their first location at 12 North Main, Owasso, Oklahoma on May 22, 2000. They have now outgrown their location and moved to a more suitable location to better server their customers with fast and friendly service. They opened the doors to this new location at 8091 Owasso Expressway in Owasso in March of 2003 under the Kwik Kar name. James and Cindy attirbute they're growth to the Owasso Chamber, the City of Owasso as economic develpment is important to both of these organizations.
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