by Dale Johnson | Sep 3, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tire Rotation
Asking around, there seems to be some confusion about the differences between tire rotations and wheel alignments. When you factor in tire pressure and the ideal amount of tire tread (the ridges and grooves on the surface of your tires) for optimal traction, most...
by Dale Johnson | Jul 2, 2019 | Tire Rotation, Tune up, Vehicle Repair
Simply waiting for the check engine light to insistently flash on your dashboard isn’t enough these days to sidestep car troubles. Slight vibrations in your steering wheel or brakes that grind and become less effective are surefire, though sometimes subtle,...
by Dale Johnson | Dec 20, 2018 | Car Maintenance, Tire Rotation, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Getting a wheel alignment about once a year is a really good practice to fall into. Wheel alignment is part of your standard vehicle maintenance and is normally done when you have your tires rotated. Those two things are a little different. Having your tires rotated...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 14, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Tire Rotation, Vehicle Repair
Wheel alignments are something every car needs periodically. But unfortunately it’s one of those car problems that isn’t always obvious. There are no dash warning lights. Car manufacturers don’t list it on maintenance schedules. And to make matters worse,...
by Dale Johnson | Jun 21, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tire Rotation, Vehicle Repair
Never underestimate the value of knowing a car repair shop you can trust. The next time you have engine trouble, you’ll be a lot less stressed because you’ll know exactly where to go. Online reviews offer a great starting point. People love getting quality car repair...
by Dale Johnson | May 22, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change, Tire Rotation
Although some people hate to admit it, when it comes to maintaining the integrity of a vehicle it’s better to pay the small costs required to keep it in tip-top shape than to face the big expenses that come along with big car problems. Truth be told, tune-ups and auto...