Auto Repair Blogs
Fall Service Checklist for Your Vehicle Fall is a busy season for your car! The transition from summer to fall brings changes in weather as we approach winter. Luckily, winter isn't here, and you still have some time for fall vehicle maintenance before that cold weather hits. We've compiled a list of fall car maintenance tips to help keep your vehicle in optimal condition. While some of these tasks can be performed on your own at home, we recommend you visit your nearest Telle Tire location to ensure your maintenance is performed thoroughly and correctly. Necessary Maintenance As you move ...
Wheel Balancing vs. Alignment: What’s the Difference? Your vehicle requires regular maintenance to ensure optimum functionality and safety while on the roads. This said, your tire and wheel assembly must be maintained to keep your wheels rolling straight, remain evenly balanced, and point in the same direction while rolling for a smooth ride. Proper wheel balancing and wheel alignment guarantee a great ride. Unfortunately, while many perceive wheel balancing and alignment as the same service, they actually work to resolve two different concerns. Learn more about these services, how they are different, and when they may be needed on your ...
Tire Dry Rot: Causes, Signs, and Prevention Tire dry rot is a common safety hazard to many automobile users because the importance of proper tire inspection is often overlooked. According to NHTSA, tire failures result in an average of 11,000 accidents annually because people downplay the potential risks of faulty vehicle tires. The sidewall cracks lead to air leakage, making it hard to inflate the tire properly, rendering it useless. Also, this rot can cause abnormal rubber expansion, which can burst the tire into hazardous pieces when in motion. Unexpected tire problems can be expensive, even if the accidents are ...
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 as it is, but sometimes it's interesting to do a deep dive into commonplace items. For example, why are tires black, and not red, white, or navy blue? The reason has to do with the functionality of the tire. Today, we're going to discuss a brief history of the tire industry, how tires are made, and ways that you can use this information to add visual flair to your own ...
Summer Car Care Checklist Temperatures change in summer as the sun shines, making the environment hot. These high temperatures can cause significant wear and tear on your car, so you’ll want to prepare your car for the upcoming weather. Unfortunately, most people forget car maintenance and preparedness for the summer months. Is your car ready for summer? Get maintenance and car care out of the way before your next summer road trip with this list of Summer car care tips. Regular maintenance can save you money and keep you comfortable on those leisurely summer drives. 1. Check Your Air ...
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 miles in some cases. To avoid an untimely brake pad replacement, it's important to adhere to preventative driving habits and to recognize the warning signs that your brakes need maintenance. Normal Brake Wear and Tear Your vehicle's brakes were built to withstand a lot of wear and tear from everyday driving. But the excessive or misuse of brakes can lead to premature or frequent trips to your ...
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. It’s important to maintain a consistent tire rotation schedule to avoid costly, or even life-threatening mistakes. What a tire rotation is not, is randomly shuffling the tires of your car. There are specific patterns and recommended configurations that service professionals follow depending on the type of car to get the benefits of a tire rotation. Let’s go into detail about what happens when ...
Spring Vehicle Maintenance ChecklistIn 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 adventures with friends. We tend to hibernate during the winter months and hit the open road once Spring comes around!At Telle Tire, we wholeheartedly support your roadtrips and want to be part of the fun and safe travels by providing a spring vehicle maintenance checklist. This list will highlight the critical systems and parts that make your vehicle run smoothly!TiresChecking your tires is at the top of the list when it ...
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 a comfortable ride and an unbearable one. A car AC is made up of several different parts that each play an important role is keeping this system functioning properly. Continue reading for a detailed answer to the question: how does car AC work? Condenser Mounted directly behind the grill of your vehicle is the condenser. The condenser is responsible for reducing the temperature of refrigerant while ...
Your Road Trip Inspection ChecklistLoading up the roof rack, stocking up on junk food, and jetting out with your buddies for a once-in-a-lifetime journey of epic proportions is certainly a recipe for fun and lifelong memories. But before you embark on what is sure to be a legendary trek with your friends, it’s best to make sure your vehicle is up to the task. You might have your collective hearts set out on 1,000 miles of highway, but if your vehicle isn’t being inspected and maintained regularly, you might be setting up camp a little closer to home than you’d ...
