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If you’ve never done it before, purchasing tires can be a frustrating and intimidating task. How do you know what brand is best? How do you get the best price? We will discuss these questions and more in this blog post. 1. Read Reviews It’s impossible to know how tires will perform after a few thousand miles… unless you read the reviews of people who already have those tires. When looking through reviews, look for people who drive a similar car to yours (truck, SUV, sports car, etc.) and ski...

If you’ve ever driven in a foreign country, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of strange traffic laws. Did you know you’ll be fined for driving a dirty car in Russia or for driving without a breathalyzer in your car in France? Some of these laws are hard to believe!   1. In Russia, you will be fined for driving a dirty vehicle.   2. In Germany, it is illegal to run out of fuel on the Autobahn.   3. In Alabama it is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street, but only if yo...

If you’ve lived in the region for very long, you know that state vehicle inspections are mandated by law in Pennsylvania. These inspections are stringent and strict and cover many items on your vehicle. Your vehicle needs to be in good shape to keep you and other drivers safe on the roads, and we’re committed to doing thorough and complete inspections on every vehicle that comes through at inspection time. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires inspection stations to examine ...

Find out some reasons your check engine light could be on around the roads of Pennsylvania.

Drivers are wondering what the differences between snow & winter tires and all-season tires are. Learn how they differ here!

Read about the benefits of having anti-lock brakes and some common warning signs of your ABS brakes.

If you’ve been wondering how to check your transmission fluid, this is the article for you. United Tire lists the steps for you here!

Shopping for tires and unsure what the speed rating is for each vehicle? United Tire & Service's team has put together this helpful guide for you to learn more.

Did you know that your wheels need to be realigned regularly to prolong the life of your tires? Wheel alignment is a subject that isn't often discussed, but can result in some major damage if not corrected.

Finding that fluid which is leaking from your car can be alarming. It is possible fluid leaking from your car could be normal, but other times leaking fluids are a symptom of a bigger problem with your vehicle. Before you panic, there are two questions you need to ask: 1) “Where is the fluid coming from?” and 2) “What does the fluid look like?”   When determining where the fluid is coming from, first find out for certain whether the fluid is even coming for your vehicle and not the vehicle ...