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Do You Ask the Right Questions?

posted on 1/30/2017 3:19:52 PM

by: Cody Wallis Your mechanic or auto repair technician should possess the same qualities that you expect from your doctor and dentist; namely trust and reliability. Car owners have a lot at stake when seeking vehicle maintenance and repairs, it's very important to find the right auto repair technician. There are three categories of inquiries you should make about his business: the skill level of the workers, the price of the work being done and, finally, the policies and extra services. Le...

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Fall Is In The Air -- Is Your Vehicle Ready?

posted on 1/30/2017 3:02:56 PM

There’s a snap in the air, the leaves are going to start falling soon and the days are getting shorter. It’s autumn and before you know it, it’ll be winter. Is your vehicle ready? Here’s a quick checklist. Wipers: Even good quality windshield wipers are only good for about a year. If your wipers are starting to show signs of cracking, drying out or chipping, go ahead and replace them. Lights: Are all your lights working? Taillights, blinkers, brake lights? How about the plastic lenses over ...

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Thinking About A Lift Kit?

posted on 1/30/2017 3:02:49 PM

You might remember the days when guys would stuff spacers into their suspensions or between the body and frame and call it a “lift kit”…and then would have no end of problems with handling, braking and drivetrain issues. Well, thankfully, those days are pretty much over. If you’re considering putting a lift kit on your vehicle, ask yourself what your goal is with it, and what you intend to use the vehicle for. Do you expect a lot of off-road use like rock crawling or mud bogs, or do you jus...

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Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Auto Repair Tech

posted on 1/30/2017 2:48:12 PM

Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars actually work. It’s to be expected. Even an older car is a complex machine with many sub-assemblies that all work together to move it down the road. As a result, drivers tend to be a little intimidated by auto repair and often tend to not inform themselves by asking the necessary questions of a tech or a garage. Too often, that ends up being a big mistake. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really should know before any auto repair ...

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Do You Know What This Month Is?

posted on 1/30/2017 2:48:00 PM

Bet you didn’t know that April is Car Care Month! The Car Care Council promotes two months every year for car care awareness: April, and Fall Car Care Month in October. Car Care Month serves as a useful reminder to drivers to keep up on routine maintenance items that can keep their cars on the road a lot longer, as well as addressing any nagging problems that might need attention. Here are a few bullet points: Check the fluids. Oil should be checked with every fill-up of the gas tank and chang...

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Big Texas Tire Makes a Big Move

posted on 1/30/2017 2:47:30 PM

BIGTEX Tires & Offroad has long been a favorite of drivers in the Humble, TX area when it comes to tires, lift kits, customizations and auto repair. In an effort to maintain their already high level of customer service, BIGTEX Tires & Offroad has moved to a new location on a temporary basis. “We are currently working on building our new permanent home,” confirmed Shakeel Maredia, Owner of BIGTEX Tires & Offroad. “This has required us to transition into a new temporary location for a few mont...

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4 Most Important Maintenance Items

posted on 1/30/2017 2:46:45 PM

Everyone's trying to get more out of a dollar today, including their automotive dollars. At BIGTEX Tires & Offroad, we'd like to suggest some of the best ways to do that. By staying on top of these four important vehicle maintenance items, you will save money in the long run. Your engine relies on motor oil for lubrication -- without a film of oil between moving parts, the engine would quickly seize as parts overheat to a point where they actually weld to each other. Oil picks up carbon, acid...

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A Brief Glossary of Auto Repair Terms

posted on 1/30/2017 2:46:27 PM

If you're not familiar with automotive jargon and terminology, things can get confusing pretty quickly when technicians start throwing terms around. At BIGTEX Tires and Offroad, we try to be pretty direct with our customers to avoid confusion, so here's a quick rundown of some automotive terms and what they mean. Air Filter: It's essential to keep pollen, dust and other fine particulates out of your fuel system. The air filter uses a pleated paper or fabric element to trap these small bits bef...

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What's That Puddle Under My Vehicle?

posted on 1/30/2017 2:46:01 PM

You pull out of a parking space and notice a puddle of…something…that’s spread out under where you were just parked. What is it? Here’s a quick rundown of things that can leak and leave that puddle. --Water: Your air conditioner has a drip tube to drain off the condensate that forms while the A/C is running. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. --Antifreeze: For years, antifreeze was dyed green to make it easy to identify. Newer formulations may be dyed pink, orange or yell...

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Make Your Ride Stand Out!

posted on 1/30/2017 2:45:09 PM

There are lots of ways to make your ride stand out from the crowd…some subtle and some outrageous…some very cool and some very cheesy. At BIGTEX Tire & Offroad in Humble, TX, we can get you set up with some great accessories for your truck! --Wheels and tires are a great way to make any truck custom. Whether you’ve got a sports truck that seldom gets off the pavement or a tough 4 x 4 that loves the dirt and mud, we’ve got wheels and tires from top manufacturers, for pretty much any make and...

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Do You Ask the Right Questions?

Fall Is In The Air -- Is Your Vehicle Ready?

Thinking About A Lift Kit?

Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Auto Repair Tech

Do You Know What This Month Is?

Big Texas Tire Makes a Big Move

4 Most Important Maintenance Items

A Brief Glossary of Auto Repair Terms

What's That Puddle Under My Vehicle?

Make Your Ride Stand Out!

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