You spend a lot of money on your tires. Not only are they a big investment, they are also one of the most critical components of your vehicle in terms of performance and safety. The best way to protect yourself, your passengers, and your investment is by taking care of your tires. Proper tire maintenance… Read More
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In order for your tires to deliver the best performance, traction, and safety, they must have sufficient tread depth. Tread depth is so crucial to tire safety that US law mandates tires must have plainly visible tread wear indicator bars. Unfortunately these bars can be difficult to see until the tread is well worn and… Read More
Most newer cars are equipped with an integrated Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). These systems use sensor technology to alert drivers when tire pressure in one of the tires goes below a predetermined level. As many drivers have observed, it is not uncommon for the TPMS light to illuminate when cold weather settles in. While… Read More
Brakes are essential to the safe performance of your vehicle. There two standard types of brake systems in today’s vehicles – drum brakes and disc brakes. Drum brake systems incorporate brake shoes that push out against a spinning brake drum that is attached to the wheel. This action slows the car by means of friction.… Read More
How Often Are Oil Changes Really Necessary? High on the list of the most vital regular maintenance operations to keep your car in peak condition are oil changes. Oil changes are a cost effective service that will allow your vehicle to operate smoothly and efficiently. Frequent oil changes will also help prevent expensive repairs throughout… Read More
When replacing tires, the ideal situation is to replace all four tires at once. In some cases, however, you may run over a nail or some other type of road debris and ruin an otherwise good tire before its time. In these cases, it can make sense and be more affordable to replace tires in… Read More
While your engine may play the leading role under your hood, it relies heavily on a strong supporting cast in its power generating performance. That is why it is important to take your vehicle in for regular maintenance inspections and have components like belts and hoses checked. Not only does your engine rely on the… Read More
Did you know that summer heat can take a serious toll on car batteries? When it comes to batteries, people expect problems to strike during the harsh winter months. In reality, temperature extremes on both ends of the spectrum can be detrimental to car batteries. Some of the problems hot weather can cause for car… Read More