As the leaves turn and the temperatures drop, fall presents unique challenges for drivers. With changing weather conditions, ensuring your vehicle’s tires are in optimal condition is crucial for safety and performance. Here’s everything you need to know about fall vehicle tire maintenance. 1. Check Tire Tread Depth: One of the (more)
Getting stranded with a dead battery in an unfamiliar place is always inconvenient. Thankfully, batteries usually give us a few warning signs that they’re about to fail, so you can get a replacement battery before you’re stranded. Look for these eight signs of a failing battery. 1. OLD AGE Like all components in your (more)
When you find the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol on the side of a tire, it indicates the tires meet certain U.S. Tire Manufacturer Association (USTMA) requirements for severe snow conditions. Here’s a closer look at what it means: Snow Performance: Tires with the 3PMSF symbol have been tested and meet (more)
Did you know? Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 30-60 months depending on the climate conditions. Why is that? It turns out that it's our modern cars with all their electric accessories that are to blame. Things (more)
Treat the Fall season as a time to prepare your car for the harsh conditions that cooler temperatures bring. 1. Check the Belts and Hoses: Look for cracks, leaks, and wears in the belts and hoses. You want to ensure that there are no signs of splitting, fraying, or glazing. One major (more)
We wanted to take a minute and reconize all of our hard working employees for Labor Day 2024! All Auto Select locations will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance. Have a great holiday weekend. Thanks You!
Is synthetic oil better than conventional oil? Should I consider changing from conventional oil to synthetic oil? What’s the real difference between full synthetic, synthetic blend and conventional oil? Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions here. 1. Is synthetic oil better for my engine than conventional oil? Yes, synthetic oil is (more)
You’re driving down the road and suddenly the temperature gauge needle begins edging perilously close to the red zone. Immediately, you pull off the road, turn off the vehicle and lift the hood. Steam is billowing everywhere, but you understand that uncapping the radiator can burn you, so you wait (more)
You are probably just now wondering, where did summer go? To make sure your car, truck, or SUV stays safe and reliable throughout the year, we’ve prepared seven essential end-of-summer car care tips. It’s a good idea that while the weather is still pleasant that you set aside some time (more)
It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the road today have over 75,000 miles, and the average age of vehicles is now over eleven years. That translates to some car care issues that many driveres haven't dealt with in the past. Older vehicles simply have different maintenance requirements than newer ones. (more)