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Summer Road Trip Tips

posted on 5/28/2019 1:05:31 PM

The days are getting longer, school is out, and summer is almost here! The rising temperatures have a lot of people itching to hop into their car and head to a body of water or hiking trail. Summer vacations are a time to unplug, relax and have fun with your family and friends. They do, however, require a bit of preparation beforehand. If you are foregoing the airport in favor of a road trip, it’s important to give your vehicle a little TLC before hitting the road to ensure a safe, smooth trip...

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Maximizing Your Tire Life

posted on 5/16/2019 2:23:49 PM

If you’re like most people, the thought of opening your wallet to shell out money for tires isn’t at the top of your “things to get excited about” list. Unfortunately, this is a necessary part of owning a vehicle. How often you must replace your tires depends on your driving habits, how well you maintain your tires and the type of tires you purchase. Taking steps to maintain your tires will extend their life significantly, saving you time and money down the road! One step to maintaining ...

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What Do the Belts in My Car Do?

posted on 4/30/2019 1:41:43 PM

Your vehicle is made of many different parts. In fact, a single vehicle can have 30,000 components or more! With so many parts, it’s hard to keep track of what they all do. In order to maintain your vehicle’s performance, your belts are something you should be familiar with. They might not be good at keeping your pants up but the belts in your car play a big role in your vehicle’s performance. The major belts in your vehicle are the serpentine belt and timing belt. Serpentines are responsibl...

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Why is My Car Shaking?

posted on 4/30/2019 1:39:37 PM

Have you noticed your vehicle shaking lately? Believe it or not this is a common problem. Most cars shake for a variety of reasons including engine, steering, or brake issues. Your vehicle can also shake and vibrate because of wheel damage, uneven tread wear, tire balance issues, or neglected tire maintenances. We like to start with the simple fixes first. These tire and wheel issues are fast, easy, and affordable to fix! If your vehicle is vibrating and shaking while you cruise down the roa...

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How to Perform a Safety Inspection on Your Tires

posted on 4/30/2019 1:37:32 PM

Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. Poorly maintained tires can lead to dangerous or deadly accidents at worst and a negative impact on your vehicle’s handling at best. It’s important for every driver to regularly inspect their tires for proper inflation, tread depth, and sidewall condition. Performing this quick, regular check can help you stay safe on the road. Step One: Check Your Tread Depth This step is probably one you know. Worn out tread on your tires can pr...

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Most Common Causes for a Flat Tire

posted on 4/30/2019 1:34:16 PM

Few things are more inconvenient than a flat tire on your way to work or an important event. No one ever expects it to happen, but people get flats and find themselves stranded every day of the year for various reasons. These are a few of the top reasons people find themselves with a flat: Extreme Temperature: If you’ve ever experienced a steep drop in temperature overnight, you may have noticed the “low pressure” light on your dash the morning after. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit the t...

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What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

posted on 4/30/2019 1:31:37 PM

By Cody Wallis When your car's "Check Engine" light comes on, it's usually accompanied by a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. But in many cases, it means at minimum that you'll be visiting your mechanic to locate the malfunction and get the light turned off. The Check Engine light, more formally known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), is a sign...

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Body Lift Kit vs. Suspension Lift Kit

posted on 4/30/2019 1:25:17 PM

If you have anything in common with us, you agree that certain vehicles look a million times cooler with the right lift. Can you image a Jeep Wrangler without a lift kit? It looks bland! But with a lift, it looks bad (the good kind of bad). Lift kits raise your vehicle's clearance giving your vehicle a more sporty look and allowing for bigger tires and off-road driving. There are actually two types of lift kits, body lift kits and suspension lift kits. A body lift kit raises the body of your...

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Lift Kit Do’s and Don’ts

posted on 4/30/2019 1:15:42 PM

Let’s face it, there’s something about the look of a truck or SUV with a lift kit that’s just awesome. Rugged and tough-looking. Before you start on any big ground clearance modifications on your truck, though, there are some things you really need to consider. • What are your intentions for your truck? This is the question you need to ask yourself before going any further. If you are just going to use the truck for an occasional off-road foray, but most of the time it’s goi...

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Should I Repair or Replace My Tire?

posted on 4/26/2019 8:47:07 AM

It’s early in the morning, and you are walking out the door to head to work. As you walk up to your car, you notice your tire is flat. “I just bought these tires two months ago,” you think. Unfortunately, no matter how new your tires are, they are always susceptible to being damaged by nails or other debris in the road. Can it be replaced, or will you have to buy a new tire? The ability to repair the damaged tire instead of replacing it will depend on how large the puncture is, where the ...

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Summer Road Trip Tips

Maximizing Your Tire Life

What Do the Belts in My Car Do?

Why is My Car Shaking?

How to Perform a Safety Inspection on Your Tires

Most Common Causes for a Flat Tire

What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean?

Body Lift Kit vs. Suspension Lift Kit

Lift Kit Do’s and Don’ts

Should I Repair or Replace My Tire?

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