Cincinnati Auto Repair

  With many of you hitting the roads this summer, we want to make sure you have safe travels. While we’d hate for your car to break down or be in an accident, some instances are unavoidable. To give you some relief, we recommend packing an emergency kit. Having some of these items below can help you overcome the incident with less stress. Here’s a full list of what you need to include in your emergency kit. Jumper cables - just in case your battery needs a jump. A spare tire and tire changing kit - you never anticipate a flat tire or tire blowout. These can get you to the nearest auto repair shop. A first aid kit - every med kit should include over-the-counter medicine, band-aids, gauze, etc. Plenty of water and non-perishable food  A phone charger - with a dead phone, how are you supposed to get in touch with roadside assistance and your loved ones. Flares or reflective cones - will help you be seen by other drivers on the road. Flashlight - if your car b ... read more

Image by Mikes-Photography from Pixabay   National Tire Safety Week only comes once a year, but serves to remind us of the importance of proper tire care that should be practiced everyday. National Tire Safety Week is run by the U.S. Tire Manufacturer’s association, or USTMA, and runs from June 28 to July 4. This time serves as a great opportunity to learn about safety standards and protocols, which prompts awareness for tire safety.    At Avid Autowerx, we want to spread the word about tire safety and what you can do to make sure your tires are working properly. In this blog, we will be listing some safety tips that you can take to check your tires, as well as what ... read more