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Tires are crucial for vehicle safety and performance, and knowing when to replace them is essential for any driver. Here are some key signs that indicate it may be time for new tires. 1. Tread Wear One of the most obvious signs that your tires need replacing is worn tread. Use the penny test: insert a penny into the tread with Lincoln's head facing down. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head. . .

To some drivers, tire rotations seem like an unnecessary hassle or an additional expense. However, they are an important service that deliver real results when it comes to how many miles you can expect out of your tires. Rotations are so valuable, in fact, that they are included in many tire warranties as an expectation on the user end. In other words, the tire manufacturer. . .

When temperatures rise, having a properly working car A/C system is essential for comfort. Understanding how your car’s A/C works and performing regular maintenance can keep you cool on the road and avoid costly repairs. This guide covers the basics of your car's A/C system, common issues, and simple maintenance tips to ensure a smooth, comfortable ride.

Your vehicle has several safety components, but your brakes are definitely one of the most important. The average car will require new brakes at least a couple of times throughout its lifetime. The braking system comprises brake pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid. All these components work together to power your brakes and bring your vehicle to a stop. These components will wear out eventually, but it is possible to extend this lifespan by adapting your driving style to reduce the strain o...

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The good news is, the selection of tire designs has expanded greatly in the last 30 years. The bad news is, that can become a little confusing if you're not sure what kind of tires you really need. It doesn't have to be, though.  It all comes down to your driving style, your vehicle, the road conditions and climate where you live and your budget. Here's a quick breakdown:  All-season tires, like the name implies, are designed for good performance in a variety of weather conditions. For  most dr...

Here’s the good news. If you have the misfortune of being in a collision in a later-model car, your chances of survival are better than ever. For a long time, people thought that the mass of sheet metal and drivetrain in a 60s or 70s-era car inherently kept the driver and passengers safer. That’s now been definitively proven wrong. Vintage cars have been crash-tested with newer, much smaller and lighter vehicles, and it’s the vintage cars that always come out much worse in these encounters. ...

If you’re in Atlanta, you probably remember the ice storm of a couple of years back that left people stranded all over the whole region. Before another mess like that hits again, make sure you’ve got a good trouble bag packed in your vehicle. Here are some suggestions: --Winter cap and gloves, sweater, blanket --Ice scraper and brush --Kitty litter or sand can help give you some traction in snow or ice --Flashlight --Cellphone charger or power bank --Jumper cables --Highway flares or a strobe...

There’s nothing like driving a car that’s just been washed and waxed, with a nice, clean, freshly-detailed interior. It’s a spring-cleaning ritual for many drivers, getting out there and enjoying the nice weather while getting their vehicle looking great. Wax and polish help protect your car’s finish from the sun’s rays and from rain, grime and road grit…and a clean undercarriage helps ward off corrosion. You shouldn’t just stop there, though. Other parts of your vehicle need to be kept ...

Sometimes a car can get a real smell to it…and no, we don’t mean the smell that comes from leftover fast food wrappers or spilled sodas. Sometimes a bad smell can mean a real problem is developing: --A sickly, sweetish maple-syrup/chemical smell is likely coolant. It could mean, if you’re lucky, a leak in a radiator or heater hose…or if you’re not lucky, a failed intake manifold gasket or cylinder head gasket. If you smell the odor inside the passenger compartment, check the passenger floo...