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Maintenance
February 8, 2018
How Do I Know When I Need New Brakes?
A question Virginia Tire & Auto experts get asked regularly is, “How many miles will I get out of my brake pads?” But this is a hard question to answer! The fact is that the lifespan of brake pads and rotors varies a lot depending on your driving style and vehicle type. Brake pads wear […]
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Maintenance
December 7, 2017
Catching Up With Kirk Cousins
Our customers have been saving money on their oil changes on Tuesdays this football season with Touchdowns for Markdowns, which knocks $2 off for every touchdown Kirk Cousins throws and $5 for every one he rushes. You can find this week’s recap here. Kirk is also well-known among our readers for his grandfather’s van, which […]
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Safety
November 30, 2017
How Tire Tread Depth Affects Stopping Distance
You know that tires should be replaced when they get worn down. This article explains why replacing tires will keep you safe and when you should purchase new tires.
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Tires
November 2, 2017
How Does Cold Weather Impact Tire Pressure?
If you’ve lived in Virginia for the past few winters, you know that Mother Nature doesn’t kid around in this area! While cold weather and snow most obviously affect visibility while driving (and scraping your windshield and rear window is the one thing you can’t skip), a change in outdoor temperature will affect your tire […]
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Safety
October 18, 2017
How Saving Loudoun’s Littles Inspired Virginia Tire & Auto to Keep Your Kids Safe
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the team Virginia Tire & Auto’s South Riding store in Loudoun County held one of its free car seat inspection clinics. Over 20 local parents came to ensure that their children’s car safety seats were properly installed and inspected by a trained and certified professional. A trained professional? Is that really […]
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Maintenance
October 4, 2017
Kirk Cousins needs your help to change the world.
Doug Williams — the former Washington Redskins star and the team’s current senior vice president of player personnel — was asked about what kind of players can take the team back to its championship ways. He had a firm answer. “Number one,” he said, “character matters.” If that’s the case, the Redskins have the right […]
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Tires
September 28, 2017
How to Tell if You Need New Tires
The more you drive, the more contact your tires have with the road. Driving on old or faulty tires can be extremely dangerous, so you may be wondering how to tell if you need new tires. A few simple statistics about Northern Virginia’s traffic habits can help explain: Eighty-one percent of commuters in Fairfax County […]
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Tires
January 21, 2016
Low Pressure and Worn Tire Tread Contribute to Accidents
Why should you regularly check your tire pressure and tire treads? It could prevent an accident! Use this article to learn how to perform these simple checks and any next steps you should take.
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Safety
December 30, 2014
The 411 on Sidewall Bubbles in Tires
This article highlights the dangers of a sidewall bubble in your tire and how to handle the issue if it arises.