Though we’re half way through the summer season, there is still driving to be had and more road trips in our future. Before you’re packed and ready to hit the road, every driver should check their vehicle’s battery, brakes, fluid, wiper blades, oil and tires. One thing we often like to say… ‘your brakes stop … Continued
Testing has begun in California on a new tech innovation that could completely change vehicle registration in the future – digital license plates. While they will initially be an optional accessory that vehicle owners purchase from dealers, if testing goes well, they could eventually replace those familiar government issued metal plates. The new digital plates, … Continued
It’s starting to get nice and warm and summer is around the corner. If you’re often in your vehicle using it as a daily commuter, that means your car is taking a beating almost every single day. And with the temperatures rising, it may cause you to worry even more about the vehicle overheating. That … Continued
School is out and summer is here! That means more people are out on the road, making plans, and driving while distracted. Not only do we all need to be on the alert for distracted drivers, we need to make sure we avoid becoming one. As people depend on their smart phones for looking up … Continued
When shopping for tires, you can learn a lot about a particular tire by looking at the uniform tire code imprinted on the tire. This code not only identifies the tire, it also provides useful information about the tire. Performance IndexThe tire performance index is displayed after the wheel diameter, and represents the tire’s load … Continued
It is important to familiarize yourself with the differences between the many available tire types when shopping for new tires. Each part of the tire code alpha-numeric sequence identifies something about the tire. Being able to interpret that code can help you choose the best tires for you. Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio of a … Continued
Your tires can be a big investment and we know how hard you work for your money. In order to help you get your biggest bang for your buck, it’s important that you get the most life out of a set of tires. Here are a few ways we suggest to do just that! Tire … Continued
Washes are Important Now for Removing Road Salt Road salt is a necessary evil. It is great for preventing accidents and keeping roadways safe. Salt lowers the freezing/melting point of water, making it a fast and inexpensive way to melt slippery snow and ice on the road. The problem is that salt is also a … Continued
This most likely has happened to all of us… You hop in your vehicle, pull out of the parking space & when you stare ahead, you see a puddle where your car or truck was parked. This is never a good feeling! But what could it be? Fortunately, some automotive fluids are dyed different colors … Continued
Does your vehicle have a spare tire? If you’re thinking, ‘I’m not sure’, chances are you may not have a spare or you’ve got one that needs attention. Your spare tire is one of the most important accessories on your car or truck & it can often be the most neglected. If you haven’t checked … Continued
