United Tire and Service News

Feeling your vehicle shake should be a huge red flag! It's a clear indicator that something is not right and needs to be investigated.

Fall weather in many areas can bring a large fluctuation in temperatures between daytime and nighttime. These changes in temperature can cause your tires to lose pressure as the air inside them expands and contracts. This triggers the “Check Tire Pressure” light on your dashboard. This light is known as the TPMS, or Tire-Pressure Monitoring System. For many of us, this light can be an alarming surprise. However, there is no need to panic. The light does not necessarily mean your tires are lea...

In the hopes of finding the perfect used vehicle, you have researched, pulled history reports, and compared a dozen different vehicle makes and models. You have put a lot of time and effort into finding the right vehicle. Don’t let your excitement cost you down the road. A used car can save you money, but only if you buy the right one.   The right used vehicle will be one which appeals to you, has a clean history report, and doesn’t need expensive repairs. It can be difficult to tell if a ve...

Summer is here! With this season, comes fun in the sun, family vacations, and cookouts every weekend. Unfortunately, summer heat can also bring tire problems like blowouts. Tire blowouts are not only dangerous for you, but also for the vehicles around you. Luckily, there are several precautions you can take as a vehicle owner to help prevent your family from being stranded on the side of the highway with a tire blowout.   Maintain your tires’ air pressure. Your risk of a blowout is substantial...

“School days, school days. Dear old golden rule days.” Parents, teachers, and students… we know you’re excited for the start of a brand new school year! Along with buying school supplies and new clothes, car maintenance should be high on your ”back to school” to-do list. Whether you are a student driver, a teacher, or a parent dropping your kids off at school every day, a reliable car is important. We’ve gathered a few important items to jot down on your back to school checklist.    Chec...

When a roadside emergency occurs it is too late to get prepared.  Taking some simple steps before a break down or collision occurs will give you peace of mind and help you get through a tense situation with less stress.   The car care professionals at United Tire & Service suggest taking the following steps now to save you stress later.1. The Information Age - Make a list of key phone contacts you may need during an emergency.  Make sure you have United Tire & Service...

Picking the right auto repair shop can be daunting...but it can also make a lot of difference and save you some headaches!

It can get confusing when technicians start using automotive jargon. Here's a handy glossary of terms that you might hear, pertaining to auto repair.