Advantages of Outsourcing Your Fleet Maintenance
With so many companies and even government fleet operations under pressure to minimize their spending, the budget for fleet maintenance can often be a place where managers start their budget cuts. Keeping a crew on staff to maintain autos, along with leasing a warehouse or garage for repairs can be expensive. There are a number […]
Tire Maintenance Tip: Avoid Overloading Tires
Drivers ordinarily do not overload their tires except during vacation and holiday seasons. These are times of the year when the whole family will want to take everything from the family dog to their surfboard to wherever they’re going. Even at Christmas and Thanksgiving, drivers often want to take unusual items like a table or […]
Why Keep Your Steering and Suspension Properly Aligned?
No one likes to think they will have an emergency while driving, but with over 10 million accidents occurring each year across the U.S. the chances are that you will be in a few close calls from time to time. The difference between a close call and a full-blown accident is often the condition of […]
Tire Maintenance Tip: How To Check Tire Wear
Tire Safety Tire safety is one of those important chores that we should all take more seriously and it involves more than simply checking air pressure. Regular tire inspections can help you find dangerous problems with your tires and get them taken care of before any type of emergency occurs. This is also a great […]
Tire Maintenance Tips: Checking Your Spare Tires
Good, reliable tires are the best way to ensure that you’ll get where you’re going on time and safely, but many of us just don’t pay much attention to our tires. This is even more true of the spare tire. When’s the last time you looked in the trunk to make sure your spare tire […]
How Does Wheel Balancing Keep You Safe?
Maintaining your car properly is just one of the responsibilities of auto ownership. Often young people who have just gotten their first car are very diligent about this. You probably recall your very first automobile and how excited you were to finally get a car. It’s a very liberating and incredible feeling to have the […]
What To Do When You Get A Tire Blowout While Driving
A tire blowout can happen to anyone. Because it cannot be avoidable, the best thing you can do is to be prepared in the event of a tire blowout. Keep Your Vehicle Balanced The goal in any emergency highway situation should be to keep your vehicle balanced, in control and on the roadway. As you […]
Fuel Saving Tips: Driving Habits to Avoid
With the current price of gasoline hovering at around $4 per gallon, it’s no wonder that most drivers are searching for ways to save. There are actually some very effective ways of cutting down on the gas you use each week and by making just a few adjustments you might be able to save hundreds […]
What is Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) The NHTSA has rated over 2,400 tire lines, including tires for passenger cars, SUVs, minivans, and light pickup trucks using a system called the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS). The system is designed to take all the important factors into consideration such as traction performance, treadwear, and temperature resistance. […]
The Basics of Tire Upgrade or Plus Sizing
Tire upgrade or plus sizing has become really popular, especially among younger drivers. This involves upgrading the original tires and/or wheels on your car for bigger, wider versions. This offers a unique and sporty look. The problems come when drivers just buy whatever looks good to them without checking their performance first. There are basically […]