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Tires
January 30, 2023
How Long Should Tires Last? 6 Factors to Consider
If your tires are out of commission, so is your car. Think about it: your tires are your car’s only contact with the road. They need to be in tip-top shape to ensure your safety and the safety of other drivers on the road. So, how long should tires last? The straightforward answer is “it […]
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Savings
January 15, 2023
10 Factors to Consider When Buying a Used Car
10 Factors to Consider When Buying a Used Car Thinking about buying a used car? This can be a great option for budget-savvy drivers who aren’t looking to lease or invest in a brand-new car. When you’re in the market for a used car, you’ll likely spend hours researching different models and makes, comparing them […]
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Safety
November 18, 2022
Why Is My Oil Pressure Light On?
Your car’s dashboard displays vital information about your vehicle’s systems, from speed to critical warning lights! One of the most important dashboard warning lights to pay attention to is the red oil pressure light. The low oil pressure light looks like a genie lamp or old-fashioned oil can (some dashboards display the word “OIL” instead […]
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Maintenance
November 14, 2022
Preparing Your Car for a Road Trip: Tips for a Stress-Free Adventure
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic caused a steep decline in air travel, most Americans preferred to road trip instead of fly. While air travel is projected to reach 84% of 2019 levels this year, airline staffing shortages and increased airfares mean that many families are still choosing to take an old-fashioned American road trip instead […]
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Tires
November 2, 2022
Can I Replace Just One Tire on My Car?
Blowing out a tire can be a hassle. You figure that it will be a quick fix—head to the tire shop, pick out the same model (or maybe one that’s a little less expensive?) and boom—you’re done. But in many cases, you’ll be told that you should really replace all four tires. Wait, what? The […]
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Maintenance
October 27, 2022
Why Car Maintenance Is Crucial for NoVA Commuters
You don’t need to work in a car maintenance shop to know that life in Northern Virginia is tough on your vehicle. After all—we’ve got a lot of traffic. How much traffic, you ask? More, in some places, than you will find anywhere else in the United States. And commuters in Northern Virginia spend a […]
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Tires
October 24, 2022
Are You a Tesla Owner? Let’s Talk About EV Tires
In response to the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) such as Teslas, the Chevrolet Bolt, the Nissan Leaf and many others, tire manufacturers are now developing tires designed specifically to enhance the performance of electric vehicles. The maintenance of an electric vehicle might seem intimidating to you. Here are two questions you might find […]
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Maintenance
August 22, 2022
Virginia State Inspection Checklist
On any given day, millions of cars and light trucks operating in the United States are due for state inspections. You probably have plenty of experience sitting in line for your Virginia state safety inspection days before your sticker expires! One of the worst things that could happen is that you sit in line for […]
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Tires
August 5, 2022
Can You Replace Run Flat Tires with Regular Tires?
We’ve all heard Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time.” And it seems like this is never truer than when it comes to getting a flat tire! You’re bound to get a flat tire on a hot day while it’s raining on the way to a […]
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Savings
July 8, 2022
7 Tips on How to Get Better Gas Mileage
More money in your pocket, more time between fill-ups, lower emissions—there are lots of reasons to want better gas mileage for your vehicle. Though every vehicle’s fuel efficiency is limited, the way you drive, the places you go and the condition of your car all contribute to how many miles you get out of a […]