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Cars are a big investment, so keeping your vehicle in tip top shape is important. Find out how to make your car last.

What's one of the most underrated systems in your car that most people don't think twice about? That's right: your air conditioning system. Your car's climate control system allows you to stay comfortable in your car no matter how extreme the temperatures are outside. Let's go a little deeper and find out exactly how your car's A/C & heating system works. Importance of Climate Control SystemsWhile comfort is the main reason why you'd want to have control over...

Keeping your car’s brakes in good condition is one of the most crucial preventative maintenance items for keeping yourself, your passengers, and your car safe on the road. Your vehicle’s brake components are not going to last forever, but you can keep them properly maintained to preserve their usefulness and make sure they keep performing at their best. A faulty brake system can reduce your safety on the road and can cause other serious problems and expensive damages to your vehicle. Working ...

Get your car ready for fall with our comprehensive car maintenance checklist! Discover essential tips and tricks for tire care, fluid changes, and more.

A car’s transmission system is a complex part of the vehicle that connects to the back of the engine. It offers power from the engine to the wheels. The transmission uses the power created in the engine to keep the wheels spinning. Without a properly functioning transmission system, your vehicle will not move. The job of a car’s transmission is to make sure that the right amount of power goes to your wheels to drive at a given speed. It always keeps this balance of speed and power as...

Oil changes are an important part of your car maintenance. You should take your vehicle for automotive repair service and get an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles, depending on what’s recommended for your specific car. Every engine needs oil to be effective and keep your vehicle going. Your automobile engine has many moving parts that work together to propel your vehicle. These components need proper lubrication. When these components move against each other, they create friction and heat...

You know essential maintenance is key, but what does a tune up for a car consist of? Keep reading to find out.

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...

Summer is just around the corner; don’t find yourself having trouble beating the heat with a faulty auto air conditioning system. Your car’s air conditioner is a closed system that condenses and evaporates a refrigerant to cool down the air before it blows through your vents. If you start your vehicle, turn up the A/C, and that cold air never comes, there is something wrong with your A/C system.  Our professional mechanics at United Tire & Service in Pennsylvania, can d...

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...