A few months ago, I replaced tires on my Dodge Journey. One had a major flat, one had a leak, and the other two were low on their tread. While this tire change definitely kept me safer on the road, I noticed that no matter what I seemed to do as winter crept in I […]
The Importance Of A Wheel Alignment
Your wheel alignment is one of those things that many people don’t think of when they think about maintaining their car. We think about wheel alignment, and tire pressure, but the actual alignment is something we don’t tend to think about. Wheel alignment plays a much bigger role than we give it credit for, affecting […]
My tires are grinding, what does it mean? When it’s time to change your rotors
If you drive it enough, you’ll find out that every car has its little quirks. Maybe the windows roll up slowly or only halfway. Maybe your headlights will only come on when the radio is on. Every car has its little peculiarities. Some of these oddities make the leap from weird to flat out dangerous […]
Avoid the Cold Shoulder…Winterize Your Car
There was a time when if you wanted your car to run in cold weather it was necessary to go through an elaborate ritual. Chain tires, specially weighted oils, tricks for keeping batteries warm (because older batteries had a tendency to freeze and crack if they got too cold) were all necessary to keep things […]
Preparing Your Vehicle For the Winter Months
Many of us live in places where it’s probably snowing already. That means that your car needs protection. We need to get it ready for the upcoming winter months. So how do we do that? Easy! Just follow the steps below! Some of these were provided by the folks at Mopar located at the Lakeland […]
How To Prepare Your Tires For The Winter Months
Growing up on the East Coast, I grew up knowing that not all tires are created equal. I remember my dad getting his tires changed every October and every April — or whenever the last frost was. Whether it snows a lot or just enough preparing your tires should be one of the first things […]
A Discussion on Snow and Winter Tires Versus All-Season Tires
Why Snow and Winter Tires? As we’re knee-deep in snow (at least in certain parts of the US), it is important to know the differences between winter and snow tires and all-season tires. While many drivers think it’s okay to just keep on keeping on with their all-season tires, the truth of the matter is, they’re […]
Winter is Coming: Tire Sale at Starr Motors
Folks Winter is Coming, and as such its important to be prepared. Looks like the folks at Starr Motors are going to help its customers prepare their vehicles for winter since they’re having an awesome tire sale! The guys over at Starr Motors is having a sale where you buy three tires and you get […]
6 DIY Car Checkups – Keeping Your Car In Working Order
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been under the impression that no one likes car repairs, especially the unexpected ones. Of course, just like humans, cars need regular checkups, and there are quite a few that you can do yourself! While it’s very important to check your car’s owner manual for specific suggestions […]
Proper Tire Maintenance
Proper tire maintenance is just as important as an oil change. Keeping your tires rotated regularly and changed will help keep you safe while on the road. Checking your tire’s tread whenever you fill up for gas or go for an oil change will help you determine when you need new tires. We’ve put together […]