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Car wheel alignment services in progress in a Telle Tire shop.
Auto Care

Tire Rotation vs. Alignment: What You Really Need (And How to Tell)

If you’ve ever been told your car needs a tire rotation or wheel alignment, you might have wondered—aren’t those basically the same thing? While both services…

Closeup of a parked car's windshield with fall leaves piled up around the windshield wipers.
Auto Care

A Step-by-Step Fall Car Inspection & Tire Checklist to Avoid Breakdowns

As the temperatures drop, your vehicle feels the effects just as much as you do. Cold weather puts extra strain on critical systems like your battery,…

Mechanic installing front brake caliper and brake pads on vehicle.
Auto Care

Top 5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Brakes

Your vehicle’s brakes are one of the most important safety systems you rely on every time you drive. Healthy brakes ensure you can stop quickly, avoid…

Close- up of mechanic pouring new motor oil while doing an oil change at Telle Tire.
Auto Care

What Happens If You Never Change Your Oil?

Regular oil changes are one of the simplest yet most important things you can do to keep your car running smoothly. However, busy schedules and a…

Person checking the air conditioner and cooling system in the car with their hand in front of the air vent.
Auto Care

How To Check Your Car’s AC System

When summer heat sets in, a functioning car air conditioning system becomes more than just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re commuting through St. Louis…

Tire pressure warning light on car dashboard as triggered by the TPMS sensor.
Auto CareTires

What is TPMS and What Does It Do?

Your vehicle’s tires do more than keep you rolling. They play a critical role in your car’s performance, fuel economy, and safety. The tire pressure monitoring…

The thick, greasy yellow motor oil under oil cap as signs and symptom of a blown head gasket. Broken a car
Auto Care

What Causes a Head Gasket to Blow (and How to Prevent It)

Your vehicle’s engine is a finely tuned machine, and every small bit plays a role in its functionality. A car’s engine relies on the head gasket…

Mechanic's hand checking a car's radiator in a Telle Tire & Auto Center
Auto Care

What Is a Coolant Flush & When Do You Need One?

Every time you drive, your vehicle’s engine produces a significant amount of heat. If not properly controlled, this heat can result in costly damage to critical…