United Tire and Service News

Oh no, you've damaged a tire! Is it okay to replace just one tire at a time? Keep reading to find out.

Spotting a leak can give a car owner pause—keep reading and we'll help you figure out why your car is leaking.

Your tires are your car's only connection to the road. Taking care of your tires will save you money on gas and a smoother, safer ride for you and your family. Your vehicle’s tires affect how your vehicle steers, how it brakes, and how it hugs the road. Your tires need to have the correct air pressure, tread depth, tire balance, and wheel alignment to be safe and cost-effective. If your car is left unused for an extended period of time, know that your tires and other components will still requ...

Bubbles in your tires are generally caused by impacts on the road. Hitting the edges of potholes, small collisions, hitting a curb and speed bumps can all cause the sidewall to bulge in your tires. Your tires should always be smooth and round, so if you notice a bubble on the sidewall or see a section of tread bulging, it’s a sign that something is very wrong, and you should stop driving immediately. Tires that have a bubble are not safe to drive. When your tire has a bubble, the fabric of the...

There are a few reasons why your car's battery may be drained. Keep reading to learn the reasons why this may be happening.

Coolant is an important part of what keeps your engine running, but how much do you know about your car's coolant?

Your vehicle’s engine produces small explosions of harmful emissions which come from the combustion chamber. These explosions produce dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For safety, these dangerous gases are dispersed away from your vehicle’s cabin using an exhaust system, which the muffler is a key component of. To explain how the muffler works, we need to know the different components of the muffler.    There are four sections in an aut...

Windshield wipers keep us safe by keeping things clear, but what happens when you need new ones? Keep reading to learn more.

A wheel alignment adjusts your car’s suspension system that connects the vehicle to the wheels. The suspension system is made up of springs, bushings, tie rods, and other components that are designed to absorb bumps, give a smooth ride, and make sure the car responds well to the driver. A wheel alignment machine is used to correct the alignment of your vehicle. Our mechanics will adjust the angles of the wheels, so they’re set exactly to the car manufacturer’s specifications.&n...

The average car battery lasts from 5 to 7 years. Your car is bound to have car battery problems over the years. Most motorists don’t pay attention to their car battery compared to car tires, brake repair, and oil change service. Keep your battery services regularly for better performance. Your battery functions to get your vehicle started. Several elements in a car battery help to generate power. If any of the element malfunctions, the car battery may not perform as required.  A ...