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Tire health is essential to your safety on the road. We’ve helped Virginia drivers maintain vehicles at Advanced Automotive in Gainesville for more than 35 years. Haymarket, Bristow, and Manassas drivers often ask the following questions: The only part of the vehicle that makes direct contact with the road is the tire. Your car will become harder to control when your tires are worn out or damaged. This is especially true on Virginia roads that are wet or uneven. This blog will explain the signs that it’s time for new tires, what you should consider when choosing new tires, and how to prolong tire…
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How Heat Affects Your Tire Pressure and Fuel Economy (Gainesville, VA)
As temperatures increase in Gainesville, VA, many motorists visit our shop to find their tire lights coming on and the mileage of their vehicle falling. In the majority of cases, it is due to something simple: heat and fluctuating tire pressure. We are at Advanced Automotive Gainesville, and we’ve witnessed this all summer long. A very frequent query drivers have is “Why does my tire pressure keep changing when it’s hot outside?” This is a thorough breakdown of how heat impacts your tire pressure, how it affects your fuel efficiency, and how you can ensure that your car stays secure and efficient throughout…
read moreHow To Prepare your Car for a Long Trip?
A week or so before you leave, have regular maintenance done, like oil and filter change. Specifically, ask the auto repair shop to check the air filter and change it if necessary. Changing the air filter is an inexpensive way to enhance fuel economy and performance. Also have them check the tires again. If the pressure has gone down since the last check, you may have a leak that can be fixed on the spot. HAVE YOUR REPAIR SHOP CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE AND ADJUST IT If the pressure is too low, it can cause a blowout at high speed….
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