Auto Repair Blogs
How To Pass Emissions Test After A Failed Inspection While it's always recommended to keep up with routine maintenance, in Missouri and many other states, vehicles are required to undergo an inspection and emissions test to help improve air quality. As a vehicle owner, you've more than likely received your notice that it's time for an inspection and emissions test. If your vehicle is a newer model year, chances are you'll easily pass your inspection and emissions test, but as your car ages, your odds of a failed emissions test increase. Going in thinking you'll pass and coming out with ...
Is My Factory Warranty Void if I Don't Service My Car at the Dealership? As a vehicle owner, you know that having it properly maintained is essential, not just to keep the manufacturer's warranty valid, but to also keep it running and avoid potentially costly repairs down the road. Sometimes, scheduling services with the car dealership can be difficult. Trying to work around your own calendar to find a date and time that works for you is tough, especially if you need to wait for your vehicle to be finished. Using a professional automotive shop is usually an easier solution, ...
Top 5 Missouri Road Trip Locations to Visit in Spring If there’s one thing winter is good at, it’s giving you cabin fever. Sure, it can be fun sometimes, but it’s always a relief when it comes to an end. Thankfully, with the spring weather upon us, it's a great time to plan your Missouri road trips. The state is full of places to visit, from beautiful nature areas to picturesque wineries and active small towns. No matter what you enjoy, there's a little something for everyone. Whatever your springtime plans include, make sure your vehicle is up for the ...
I Overinflated My Tires - Is My Safety at Risk? It's no question that air inside tires is a good thing, but when there's too much, it can actually end up causing issues for your vehicle. Overinflated tires can happen due to a variety of reasons, particularly in colder temperatures when tires appear to need to be inflated in the morning, you fill them to the recommended tire pressure, then by afternoon, your tires end up having too much air as temperatures warm – unless you know how to take air out of a tire. So, what exactly can overinflated tires ...
Is it Okay to Have Mismatched Tires on My Car? Vehicle owners know they will need a tire replacement at some point. However, there are different opinions on whether one should replace the entire set or just the ones that have issues. Opinions are one thing, but it's important to understand what experts say about driving with mismatched tires. Read on to learn more about tire replacements and whether you can mismatch the tires on your vehicle. What Does It Mean to Have Mismatched Tires? In simple terms, mismatched tires mean one or more tires in the set differ from ...
Pothole Tire Damage: What You Need to Know As winter approaches, potholes will likely increase as the weather and snowplows damage roads. The cold weather can cause pavements to freeze and push upward, resulting in potholes. This will increase the risk of hitting the potholes and causing tire and wheel damage. So what do you do if you hit a pothole while driving? Here is a guide to help you learn more about the effects of potholes and what you can do if you hit one. You Hit a Pothole… Now What? When you hit a pothole, it is important ...
Fall Service Checklist for Your Vehicle Fall is a busy season for your car! The transition from summer to fall brings changes in weather as we approach winter. Luckily, winter isn't here, and you still have some time for fall vehicle maintenance before that cold weather hits. We've compiled a list of fall car maintenance tips to help keep your vehicle in optimal condition. While some of these tasks can be performed on your own at home, we recommend you visit your nearest Telle Tire location to ensure your maintenance is performed thoroughly and correctly. Necessary Maintenance As you move ...
Wheel Balancing vs. Alignment: What’s the Difference? Your vehicle requires regular maintenance to ensure optimum functionality and safety while on the roads. This said, your tire and wheel assembly must be maintained to keep your wheels rolling straight, remain evenly balanced, and point in the same direction while rolling for a smooth ride. Proper wheel balancing and wheel alignment guarantee a great ride. Unfortunately, while many perceive wheel balancing and alignment as the same service, they actually work to resolve two different concerns. Learn more about these services, how they are different, and when they may be needed on your ...
Tire Dry Rot: Causes, Signs, and Prevention Tire dry rot is a common safety hazard to many automobile users because the importance of proper tire inspection is often overlooked. According to NHTSA, tire failures result in an average of 11,000 accidents annually because people downplay the potential risks of faulty vehicle tires. The sidewall cracks lead to air leakage, making it hard to inflate the tire properly, rendering it useless. Also, this rot can cause abnormal rubber expansion, which can burst the tire into hazardous pieces when in motion. Unexpected tire problems can be expensive, even if the accidents are ...
Why Are Tires Black? Some things never change. The sky is always blue, the grass is always green, and tires are always black. Most of the time, we accept the world as it is, but sometimes it's interesting to do a deep dive into commonplace items. For example, why are tires black, and not red, white, or navy blue? The reason has to do with the functionality of the tire. Today, we're going to discuss a brief history of the tire industry, how tires are made, and ways that you can use this information to add visual flair to your own ...
