At Auto Select, We are celebrating 23 years in business this month, and 23 years of Giving Back! We could not have done it without supporting each other! We know our success comes from the great client relationships we have built over the past 23 years. We continue to work (more)
You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them. Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters. That string of letters and numbers is very important for your vehicle because it contains useful information on what (more)
According to Consumer Reports’ testing, a tire’s tread depth is essential to disperse rainwater, slush, and snow. As tires wear, this ability to hold the road confidently diminishes. In Consumer Reports tire tests, they started to see a decline in the performance of tires with half their tread depth still left—well (more)
The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. The Car Care Council recommends that car owners follow its Fall Car Care Month checklist and inspect their vehicles before the temperatures drop and severe weather hits. Heating, Wipers & Lights Make sure heaters, (more)
What is a TSB also referred to as a Technical Service Bulletin? Once a new vehicle is introduced and starts being driven by thousands of actual drivers, weaknesses in parts or design are revealed. So, automakers send out TSBs, so service technicians will know to look for those problems. A TSB can be (more)
Are you experiencing rough vibrations coming through your steering wheel? The quality of your ride might be suffering from a worn-out steering and suspension system. Don't ignore these signs: Diminished responsiveness, such as a pulling effect on the steering wheel. A lack of control or drifting when driving. Locking or grinding while turning. Squeaking (more)
Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. Let’s break it down; your vehicle has an oxygen sensor in the exhaust manifold that measures how much un-burned oxygen there is in the exhaust. The sensor reports its findings to the (more)
Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. Let's start with the noise. Most brake pads have an audible brake wear indicator. This is a small piece of metal that rubs on your brake rotor when the brake pads are (more)
Wiper blades may not be the most exciting topic, but they are pretty important. Most of us have had an experience when a sudden snow or rain storm hits while we're driving; then when we turn on the wipers – nothing but streaks. This can be especially disconcerting at night (more)