Are you driving on bad shocks or struts? Shocks and struts that are worn will affect the handling, ride, stopping distance, and tire wear on your vehicle. Does your car jump and bump constantly? Does the front end of your car dip when stopping? Do you feel your car leans as you turn a corner? […]

Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine light can result in serious engine trouble and costly repairs. Failing to change fluids and filters. Checking fluid levels regularly, along with the filters, helps ensure that your vehicle runs dependably and extends vehicle life. Neglecting your tires. Underinflated tires can wear out more quickly, […]

Did you know your car can be making your allergies worse? If your vehicle is model year 2000 or newer, there’s a good chance it is equipped with a cabin air filter. The cabin air filter cleans the air entering the passenger compartment. It helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their […]

When was the last time you had your car battery tested or replaced? Summer heat rather than winter cold poses the greater threat to battery life, according to the Car Care Council.   Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced. A battery has an average lifespan of four years under perfect conditions, meaning […]

We’ve been getting a lot of calls recently asking if we sell used tires. No, we do not! Why? Your safety is too important to us.   A tire with an unknown history, even if it looks new, could have been subject to over or under-inflation, driven overloaded, been subjected to weather extremes, or repaired. These […]

In heat of summer, there’s never a good time for the air conditioning to break down. When traveling with elderly or very young passengers, keeping cool becomes especially important. Here are a few tips to ensure your A/C is working properly: DO: Have the engine cooling system maintained and inspected regularly. Have drive belts inspected […]

Important Tire Safety Facts • A tire can be as much as 50% underinflated before it is visibly noticeable. According to the Car Care Council tire pressure should be checked at least once a month. • Only 15% of drivers properly check their tire pressure. • More than half of drivers wrongly believe that the […]

Properly maintaining your tires not only improves gas mileage, it is also critical to your safety. It pays to choose wisely and care for them regularly. Proper maintenance begins with your choice of tire. Don’t choose your tires based solely on lowest price or appearance. Tires should be chosen to correctly match your vehicles recommended […]

Whether it’s a week long vacation or just a day trip, don’t hit the road without performing some basic checks to keep your car running safely on long rides this summer. Check your spare. When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your spare tire? The side of an unfamiliar highway is […]

Is your car ready for those summer road trips? Don’t spend your vacation in the repair shop. Bring your car in for service or use our checklist to make sure your vehicle is up to the task. 1. Get the right kind of oil change. The oil used should have the right viscosity, or thickness, […]