Posted on 5/31/2021
Photo by Enis Yavuz on Unsplash Have you ever worn flat-bottom sneakers on a hike or walk, and resulted in excruciating pain and regret? Wearing the right shoes for an activity is essential to better performance. When it comes to your vehicle, having the right shoes, or tires as it’s more commonly referred to, ensures peak performance and durability to tackle any challenges the road may offer. National tire month is rolling in, and commemorating this event, we would like to go over the key aspects of tires and why it’s essential to invest in the right tires for your vehicle. Tires have come a long way in development and ingenuity to maximize efficiency and effectiveness on the road. Different aspects go into ch ... read more
Posted on 5/17/2021
Of all a car's components, brakes perform the most vital function of driver safety. So it goes without saying they need to be well maintained to work at their best. Yet it's often overlooked by motorists who don't always pay attention to the signs. Brake pads and rotors on all types of cars wear out eventually, but brake wear and tear vary based on several factors. The two below being the most common factors: Your driving habits play a big part. Other than for safety reasons, there's no need to push the brakes aggressively. Braking smoothly as you approach a stop increases the pads' lifespan. Stop and go traffic in the city is especially hard on your brakes. As is driving frequently through mountainous regions, where you rely on your brakes a lot to control your speed going down. Signs your brakes need replacing As a general rule of thumb, most car brake pads need to be replaced after about 50,000 miles. Some need it done before that and ... read more