Before you hit the road for a late summer road trip, make sure to schedule a preventative maintenance appointment for your car, which will include getting your brakes checked. Long road trips put extra wear and tear on your brakes, especially if you are going...
An often overlooked but important part of car maintenance is the tires. When properly taken care of, they can improve your mileage, prevent uneven tread wear, and make sure you have the best control over your vehicle. Keep these two important things in mind when...
Pot Hole season is upon us! Yes it is a season; well in our industry it is. And this can cause havoc on our cars. First we will see how pot holes are formed, then I’ll go over what can happen to your vehicle because of pot holes, and last your Pot Hole Specials!...
Here in Minnesota we experience some extreme driving conditions and having the correct tires for our roads and weather can make the world of a difference. And I speak from experience, especially this winter. I drive a rear wheel driver car and I recently purchased a...
Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched The TireWise Consumer Education Campaign. This campaign is to inform consumers and retailers about tires in numerous different aspects such as tire buying, tire pressure, treadwear, tire aging,...
Feel a shake or vibration? Is it hard to steer? This could be because of the build up of snow or ice in the wheel wells around your tires. Wash your car or thaw it out in a warm garage when you can. And be careful if you decide to kick it off (as I do…)- you might...
