Some people mistakenly assume that tire alignment and balancing are the same thing, yet they are not. Tire alignment has to do with the direction the vehicle moves when in motion. If the vehicle pulls to the left or right or you have to hold the steering wheel off center to drive straight, the vehicle […]
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What Is the Importance of Hubcaps?
Like all parts of a car, hubcaps serve a very important purpose, even though some drivers debate whether or not they’re needed. Wondering if your new alloy wheels need hubcaps? Unsure as to what hubcaps really do? Are you considering buying new summer tires? Here’s what you need to know. What Are Hubcaps For? The […]
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Five Inexpensive Earth-Friendly Vehicles
While green cars have a smaller environmental footprint than traditional autos and can save you gas money, they have a reputation for being more expensive. The technology needed to reduce or eliminate gasoline consumption can be costly, and early hybrid and electric vehicles had significantly higher prices than traditional autos. That’s changed as automakers have […]
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Five Signs You Need Brake Repair Service
Do you Need to Replace Your Brakes? The brake pads on your vehicle do wear out over time and need to be replaced. Most modern models use disc-type brakes on all four wheels that include wear sensors. On other models, including older vehicles, you could have drum-type brakes on the rear wheels, which do not […]
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Five Signs You Need New Brakes
The brake pads make up just one of several different components of the entire braking system, which also includes: Rotors Brake Lines Brake Fluid Pistons Springs ABS (Antilock Braking System) Sensors Over time, these parts and components do wear out and will need to replaced, repaired, or serviced. Most modern vehicles have several early detection […]
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How Do I Know if I Need New Tires?
Imagine a situation that nobody wants to be in: you’re driving down the road when all of a sudden something feels off about your tires. Is the pressure low? Do you have a flat? Was there a blowout? You know that you need to get it checked, but do you really need brand new tires […]
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Feel Like Your Ride Is Bumpy? Time to Have Your Struts and Shocks Checked
Your vehicle’s tires are one of the most important parts of your car, and nearly everything they encounter on a daily basis can cause wear and tear. One of the biggest contributing factors is having bad shocks or struts. Unfortunately, it’s tremendously easy to forget about your shocks and struts, as they take around 50,000 […]
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