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What is Tire Rotation?  Tire rotation is a routine tire maintenance task done to keep your vehicle and its tires in optimal working order. It involves changing the position of your tires, putting the front tires in the back and the back tires in the front, to help prolong tire life and maintain even tread wear. The tire tread will wear quicker on the front tires of a vehicle than the back tires, you'll have to replace them sooner if you fail to rotate them.   Why Rotate My Tires?  When your tir...

Tire storage is an important factor in maximizing the life of your tires. While swapping out one set of tires for another is a challenge in itself, once your winter tires are removed, you still need to store them properly for the warm months ahead.    It’s important that your tires be properly stored when they’re not in use in order to make sure they’re ready to go when the temperature drops. Storing your winter tires is beneficial because:    Improper storage can result in reduced life fo...

Why do tires need balancing? Tire balancing is one of the essential maintenance services recommended by your vehicle’s owner’s manual. It involves equally distributing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly of your vehicle, so that your vehicle provides a smooth ride and promotes even tire wear. It assures the best performance from a vehicle, and the longest service life from tires. Your wheels and tires are not the same weight all around, so small weights are added to wheel to ac...

Winter tires can really help you get through tough conditions...but when should you switch back to all-season tires again?

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Staying safe on the road is every driver’s priority. This is why we get our cars repaired the moment we think that a problem exists. It's for the safety of everyone that there are so many laws in place that drivers need to follow. We all love the ability to drive to get where we want to. But we also need to take care of ourselves and other people on the road.   While you may be the most careful driver out there, mistakes happen, and bad drivers can happen too. Automotive accidents are extremel...

Tires are one of the most important safety and performance features of a vehicle. These specialized tools are the only part of your car which maintains direct contact with the road. This means there is a lot of planning and design put into the functionality of your tires.   Look at your tires, what do you see? A mesmerizing pattern, since performance is key. The design of the tread on your tires isn’t only for aesthetic purposes. The arrangement of cuts into the rubber is done with the purpose...

In order to reduce the need for effort from the driver to steer the vehicle, engines incorporate a system referred to as “power steering.” This is a hydraulic system which uses power steering fluid to build pressure which is then used to change the direction of the wheels. This means you don’t need to arm wrestle with your steering wheel when trying to take a turn.   When your car’s power steering system begins to fail — or the fluid needs to be replaced — it can make it much harder to co...

For the safety and performance of your vehicle, your tires should be installed by an expert technician. Proper installation enables your tires to function fully and provides maximum safety. On average, a tire installation takes about 45 minutes to an hour. After you have selected the right tires for your vehicle, your tires will be expertly installed. A proper installation includes:    Inspecting the lugs or wheel bolts Installing new rubber valve stems where applicable Mounting the tire...

When you go to purchased motor oil from your local auto store, do you know what you’re really paying for? When a service attendant asks you synthetic or regular, do you know the difference? If these situations leave you feeling unsure, let’s examine your options so next time you can make an informed decision.    What Are the Advantages of Synthetic Oil Over Conventional Oil? First off, synthetic oil is better than conventional oil. Synthetic motor oil uses a higher quality base oil as compare...