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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...

The future is electric! Have you considered electric car ownership? We'll break down some pros and cons to help you with what you need to know about electric cars.

Most people don’t give their car’s air conditioner a second thought until it fails you on the hottest season of the year, summer. Take care of your A/C system before the next heatwave; regular air conditioning inspections and service will help keep you cool all year long. Our technicians will be able to perform many air conditioning repair services from testing and regular maintenance to complete A/C system repair.  United Tire & Service can inspect your vehicle’s...

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...

What percentage of teens use a mobile device while driving? Learn about texting and driving statistics and the different types of distracted driving.

The days are getting longer, school is out, and summer is almost here! The rising temperatures have a lot of people itching to hop into their car and head to a body of water or hiking trail. Summer vacations are a time to unplug, relax and have fun with your family and friends. They do, however, require a bit of preparation beforehand. If you are foregoing the airport in favor of a road trip, it’s important to give your vehicle a little TLC before hitting the road to ensure a safe, sm...

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...

You’re driving on the highway and you get a flat tire. That situation can be frustrating and inconvenient. Getting a flat is usually caused by sharp objects such as nails, glass, debris, and other elements left on the road. A flat tire can only be repaired if the punctured tire's tread area is less than 1/4" in diameter. Repair of larger tread punctures and of punctures to the tire's shoulder and sidewall areas are not recommended. Before repairing a punctured tire, you n...

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...

Wondering what tires are best suited for your SUV? Check out our blog to learn what tires you should purchase for your vehicle.