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The Importance of Tire Rotations

posted on 5/15/2020 7:53:46 AM

A crucial factor in your vehicle’s health, efficiency and performance is getting regular tire rotations. A tire rotation is when the tires of your vehicle are moved from one position on the vehicle to another. The front tires will move to the rear and the rear tires will move to the front, typically in a cross-diagonal direction, meaning they will also change sides. Your vehicle carries more weight at the front, so front tires will typically wear out faster. Tire rotation is done to prevent th...

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What to Know About Nitrogen-Filled Tires

posted on 5/5/2020 3:28:54 PM

Keeping your tires properly inflated is a key to getting the maximum fuel efficiency from your vehicle. Properly inflated tires also reduce tread wear, improve your car’s stopping distance, and decrease the chances of a blowout. Nitrogen-filled tires are said to have the benefit of keeping your tires inflated longer than the standard compressed air tires. The air in your tires eventually escape through the tire’s inner liner, but nitrogen-filled tires take a longer time. Routine maintenanc...

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How to Know You Need a Wheel Alignment

posted on 4/16/2020 2:44:36 PM

Wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels on your vehicle to the specifications of your vehicle manufacturer. When your vehicle was built, the wheels were perfectly positioned to the manufacturer’s ideal specifications, but over time your vehicle loses its alignment. Misalignment issues can lead to serious safety and performance issues and costly repairs. A wheel alignment service will optimize the various angles of your wheels to each other, and to the road. Alig...

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Benefits of a Clean Auto Air Filter

posted on 3/27/2020 8:28:18 AM

Did you know that changing your air filter can increase your car's fuel efficiency and prolong its engine life? The air filter's job is to deliver 10,000 gallons of clean air to the engine for every gallon of gas burned to enter the engine. Though it's only one small component among the many that make your car run, the air filter plays a big role in how your car runs and how long it runs. Car engines need an equal amount of fuel and clean air in order to run efficiently and smoothly. To make...

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Why You Should Store Your Winter Tires

posted on 3/12/2020 1:28:33 PM

Tire storage is an important factor in maximizing the life of your tires. While swapping out one set of tires for another is a challenge in itself, once your winter tires are removed, you still need to store them properly for the warm months ahead. It’s important that your tires be properly stored when they’re not in use in order to make sure they’re ready to go when the temperature drops. Storing your winter tires is beneficial because: Improper storage can result in reduced life fo...

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How to Protect Your Tires Against Common Road Debris

posted on 2/14/2020 10:20:29 AM

Good tires are not cheap, so it is important that you do everything you can to extend the life of your tires. Because a vehicle’s tires are the first point of contact, road hazards such as small rocks, trash, debris, and salt and chemicals can be hazardous while driving. Attempting to avoid the debris is dangerous when driving because — both visually and mentally — it is hard to process the hazard level of an object in the few seconds a driver has to react. Drivers who encounter road debris,...

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What to Do After a Car Accident

posted on 2/14/2020 9:57:52 AM

Staying safe on the road is every driver’s priority. This is why we get our cars repaired the moment we think that a problem exists. It's for the safety of everyone that there are so many laws in place that drivers need to follow. We all love the ability to drive to get where we want to. But we also need to take care of ourselves and other people on the road. While you may be the most careful driver out there, mistakes happen, and bad drivers can happen too. Automotive accidents are extremel...

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Why Are My Headlights Foggy?

posted on 2/11/2020 3:58:06 PM

Have you noticed your vehicle’s headlights have grown foggier over time, even though you’ve kept up with car washes and other general maintenance? Are you having difficulty seeing the road in front of you at night or are worried about your visibility to other drivers? Foggy or yellowed headlights are a fact of life for many drivers, but they don’t have to be for you and your vehicle. Read on to learn what you need to know about headlights and the headlight restoration process from Commun...

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Auto Repair Jargon You Should Know

posted on 2/11/2020 3:48:34 PM

Unless you consider yourself a car enthusiast, you may find yourself feeling a bit lost when having conversations with your mechanic. At times, it can feel like you are speaking to someone using a different language with words like “grease monkey,” “kickdown,” and “oversquare” whizzing past your head like dodgeballs. Hopefully, this list of common auto repair terms brought to you by Community Car Care Center will help your next conversation with your mechanic go a bit more seamlessly. A...

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Why Does The Cold Kill My Car’s Battery?

posted on 2/11/2020 3:40:20 PM

It’s February, which means that winter is still in full swing here in northern Virginia. You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that cold weather will kill your battery or make your car more difficult to start in the winter. If you’re unlucky enough, you may have even found yourself unable to start your car on a cold morning – but why did that happen? Basically, there are three main factors at play: weakened battery capacity, increased energy required from the starter, and increas...

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The Importance of Tire Rotations

What to Know About Nitrogen-Filled Tires

How to Know You Need a Wheel Alignment

Benefits of a Clean Auto Air Filter

Why You Should Store Your Winter Tires

How to Protect Your Tires Against Common Road Debris

What to Do After a Car Accident

Why Are My Headlights Foggy?

Auto Repair Jargon You Should Know

Why Does The Cold Kill My Car’s Battery?

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