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General

Why Are Tires Black?

Some things never change. The sky is always blue, the grass is always green, and tires are always black. Most of the time, we accept the world…

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How To Make Brakes Last Longer

The average lifespan of a brake pad is 70,000 miles. However, if subject to poor driving habits, a replacement might be required as soon as 25,000…

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General

What Happens When You Don’t Rotate Your Tires?

A tire rotation is the routine repositioning of a vehicle’s front and rear tires to preserve the tread, maintain their warranty and keep you safe on the road.…

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General

Spring Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

In general, it’s easy for people to skip vehicle maintenance during the winter months because they aren’t planning as many outings with the family or road-tripping…

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General

How Does Your Car’s AC System Work?

It keeps us cool in the sweltering summer heat and it keeps our windshield from fogging up. Our vehicle’s air conditioning can make the difference between…

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General

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the road and that pesky check engine light pops on out of nowhere and without any explanation. The nerve!…