An often-overlooked part of car maintenance, the tires, like the rest of a vehicle, need appropriate care to be safe, last longer, and perform as expected. Being in direct contact with the road, tires contribute to many aspects of vehicle performance and safety, such as vehicle handling, fuel efficiency, braking, and overall control of the
With much of the country under stay-at-home orders for at minimum another month, a lot of us are working from home, shopping even more on Amazon than before, and getting groceries delivered whenever possible. Those fuel savings are welcome to the budget right now, but when your vehicle sits idle for too long, the battery
Heading out for some fun in the sun? Get the most out of your vacation budget by ensuring you are maximizing your fuel dollars. Fuel economy starts with proper maintenance. Keeping up with a regular service schedule is the most important thing you can do to keep your gas mileage in the best shape. Dirty
Winter in New England leaves vehicles looking worse for wear. When the warm weather returns and you start thinking about your spring cleaning list, don’t forget your car. Follow these steps to protect your investment and get ready for those summer road trips. Change your air filters. If you haven’t changed your air filter
When was the last time your checked your tire pressure? Did you know that this extreme cold we’ve been experiencing for the last couple of weeks can drastically alter your tire pressure? You may have noticed your TPMS light go on periodically. If this is the case, your tires are probably underinflated even if it
August is slipping away faster than you’d think. Do you have a child getting ready to take their vehicle back to college with them? With so many other things to worry about, it’s easy to forget to make sure that they are prepared to care for their car and that their car is in great
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