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8 Tire Tips to Keep You Road Ready

September 8th, 2021 by

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

Car Care End-of-Summer Road Trip Tips

August 11th, 2021 by

Preparing for your end-of-summer road trip? We’ve got some tips to help you ensure your car is running smoothly. Extreme summer heat can stress your car’s functions, and your patience, but there are some precautions you can take to minimize these issues. While these tips are great for summer and road trips, they are also

Maintain your vehicle, even when it sits idle

April 21st, 2020 by

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

It’s COLD Outside. Check Your Tire Pressure!

January 3rd, 2018 by

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

6 Signs It’s Time for New Shocks or Struts

July 12th, 2017 by

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?

6 Ways You Could Be Killing Your Car

July 12th, 2017 by

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

Take the Penny Test

July 5th, 2017 by

Do you know how old your tires are? Do you know when they were last inspected? As the only contact between you and the road, your tires play the leading role in your car’s ability to start, maneuver, and stop. You trust your safety to them every day. Worn tires—especially bald ones—can be deadly on wet

Used Tires: Deal or No Deal?

June 28th, 2017 by

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