Auto Repair Blogs
HOW TO DECIPHER YOUR VEHICLE'S TIRE WEAR PATTERNS Even top-of-the-line tires are susceptible to wear and tear, so knowing what to look for in terms of tire wear patterns can be key to discovering what’s causing it. Monitoring the condition of your tires and taking your vehicle in for tire rotations and tire alignments when appropriate is the best way to ensure you’re getting the most mileage out of your tires. What are the different types of tire wear? There are several different types of tire wire patterns and being able to differentiate between these different types of wear ...
HOW TO CLEAN A CAR BATTERY If your vehicle is struggling to start, it’s a good indication that there is a problem with the battery. Now before you shell out money on a new car battery, keep in mind that one of the most common battery-related issues--corrosion--can be fixed by simply knowing how to clean a car battery properly. With a little elbow grease (and perhaps a little luck), your battery will be corrosion-free and performing as it should in no time flat. What Causes Car Battery Corrosion? Battery corrosion occurs when the sulfuric acid in your car battery ...
What Do the Numbers on a Tire Mean? If you look closely at the sidewall of your tire, you’ll find a series of seemingly jumbled numbers and letters that might not make much sense if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for; so, what do the numbers on a tire mean? You might be surprised to learn that within that confusing code is everything you could ever want to know about that particular tire. And having that information available makes it easier for technicians to get the right tires for your specific vehicle. What Information Is Listed on ...
HOW TO TELL IF YOU NEED NEW TIRES Unless your tires are completely bald or in multiple pieces along the side of the highway, it’s not always easy knowing how to tell if you need new tires or not. Tires slowly wear down with age and identifying potential problem areas can be tricky if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. As long as they get you from point A to point B safely, tires are kind of an afterthought for a lot of drivers. 5 Signs That You Need New Tires By comparison, if your vehicle’s air ...
HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Knowing how to check tire pressure is one of the most important ways to keep your vehicle safe and ensure you’re getting the most life and the most mileage out of your tires. Any tire, regardless of price, brand, age, or wear, can lose air pressure over time. It is normal. It doesn’t automatically mean your tire is going bad or needs repairing or replacement. It just happens. Fortunately, checking the air pressure in your tires and inflating them when necessary are both very simple. What You’ll Need to Check Tire Pressure To check ...
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU ROTATE YOUR TIRES? Your vehicle’s tires are built to last you tens of thousands of miles of drive time, but only if you give them the proper care (and this includes knowing how often you should rotate your tires). Sticking to a regular rotation schedule can keep your vehicle safe and in proper working order throughout the life of your tires. Yet as important and painless as the task is, it’s one aspect that too many vehicle owners seem to forget. In fact, a lot of drivers don’t pay any attention at all to their ...
WHY IS MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON? “Why is my tire pressure light on? Are my tires flat? Do I need to pull over? How much is this gonna cost me?” All valid questions when you notice that amber light on the dash pop on. Your tire pressure light is there to notify you that something may be a little off regarding your tire pressure. But no need to worry. Fortunately, in most cases it isn’t a “pull over to the side of the road, call for help, and start pricing out new tires” kind of alert. Your vehicle’s ...
Unfortunately, even the best of tires do not last forever...but how long DO tires last, you ask? That depends on a number of factors including road conditions, driving style, treadwear rating, and more. On average, you can expect to get around 50,000 to 60,000 miles out of a decent set before it’s time to replace your tires. Of course you can certainly get far beyond that if you invest in a higher quality tire, drive modestly, keep tires properly inflated, and have just a bit of luck on your side as well. On the flip side, there are countless ...
Assured Automotive in Eureka is now part of the Telle Tire & Auto Center family The same team of friendly, experienced professionals are still there - only the name and signage have changed. For over 15 years, Assured Automotive has proudly served the Eureka community. Recently, Assured Automotive became part of the Telle Tire & Auto Center family. Just like Assured Automotive, Telle Tire & Auto Center has built a reputation based on friendly service, family values, and of course, top-notch maintenance and service. We are pleased to bring our high quality of customer service, substantial years of experience, ...
Midtown Tire & Auto is now part of the Telle Tire & Auto family Telle Tire & Auto Centers is excited to announce its addition of a Midtown location, at the former Midtown Tire & Auto storefront off Lindell Blvd. For four generations and 75 years, Telle Tire & Auto Centers has served the St. Louis community and built a reputation based on friendly service, family values, and of course, top-notch maintenance and service. We are pleased to bring our high quality of customer service and substantial years of experience to the families of Midtown. Excellence in repairs and ...
