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Should I Repair or Replace My Tire?

posted on 7/6/2020 8:03:50 AM
It’s early in the morning, and you are walking out the door to head to work. As you walk up to your car, you notice your tire is flat. “I just bought these tires two months ago,” you think. Unfortunately, no matter how new your tires are, they are always susceptible to being damaged by nails or other debris in the road. Can it be replaced, or will you have to buy a new tire? The ability to repair the damaged tire instead of replacing it will depend on how large the puncture is, where the pu...
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06

How Do My Brakes Work?

posted on 7/6/2020 7:56:37 AM
It’s a sunny day and you’re driving down the road with your windows down and music turned up. All of a sudden, the car in front of you stops abruptly, causing you to slam on your brakes. Thank goodness your brakes worked perfectly, and you avoided a collision. Until this incident occurred you probably haven’t given your brake system much thought. Sure, you know your brakes should be inspected and serviced every once in a while… but how do they actually make your car stop with just a tap of ...
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What’s Inside Your Tires?

posted on 7/6/2020 7:54:19 AM
The construction of the modern tire is a testament to how far engineering and technology have come over the centuries. No more are the days of an air-filled donut comprised of rubber. Years of research by the world’s top tire companies have resulted in the tires we have today, which are full of state-of-the-art materials and technology. Tread The outermost layer of your tire is called the tread. This is the patterned rubber layer you can see. The pattern of the tread will depend on the type of...
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06

Why You Shouldn’t Drive on an Empty Gas Tank

posted on 7/6/2020 7:45:58 AM
You’ve probably been told at some point in your driving career to not drive your car while the gas tank is on empty, but did you know why that is? This recommendation is more than just an old wives’ tale—you can damage your car by ignoring that gas light for too long. First, you should understand what your fuel light indicator really means. When you hear the familiar “ding” that accompanies your fuel light, your fuel tank has reached “reserve” levels, or around 10-15% capacity. It is pos...
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How Potholes Can Damage Your Car

posted on 7/6/2020 7:44:18 AM
Most of us have been taught to avoid potholes while driving. It was probably one of the very first things we learned behind the wheel! Although most us know driving over potholes is bad for our vehicles, very few know exactly why that is. These are the parts of your vehicle you should be worried about if you accidentally drive over a pothole: Steering System If you hit a pothole, you risk misaligning your steering system. If you have noticed your vehicle pulling to the left or right while you a...
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Auto Repair Jargon You Should Know

posted on 7/6/2020 7:42:00 AM
Unless you consider yourself a car enthusiast, you may find yourself feeling a bit lost when having conversations with your mechanic. At times, it can feel like you are speaking to someone using a different language with words like “grease monkey,” “kickdown,” and “oversquare” whizzing past your head like dodgeballs. Hopefully, this list of common auto repair terms will help your next conversation with your mechanic go a bit more seamlessly: Aftermarket – This term applies to parts whi...
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Tire World Newsletter Winter 2019

posted on 7/6/2020 7:40:02 AM
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How to Buy New Tires

posted on 7/6/2020 7:30:55 AM
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. 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 sk...
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Halloween Driving Safety Tips

posted on 7/6/2020 7:09:28 AM
Trick or Treat! Kids and adults both love Halloween with all the candy, costumes and fun of being up late. As witches, superheroes, ghosts and celebrities roam the streets in search of candy and treats, drivers need to be cautious when driving. Halloween can be a dangerous time for drivers and pedestrians alike. Statistics have shown Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. It is a night filled with darkness, increased pedestrian traffic and all sorts of distractions....
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How Temperature Affects Tires

posted on 7/6/2020 7:05:33 AM
The US has a wide variety of climates, but generally, weather conditions are cold during the winter and hot in the summer. In southern states, summers are very hot and humid while in the Pacific Northwest, summers are warm with cool mornings and evening conditions. Winter in the South is mild, but in the North conditions are often very cold with lots of snow and below zero temperatures. How do all these variations affect your tires? The temperature outside has various impacts on your vehicle’...
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With years of experience, Tire World Auto Centers proudly serves the local Braddock Heights, MD & Frederick, MD area. We're the chosen provider of professional automotive repair & maintenance services including air filter replacements, auto AC repair, car tune ups, brake repair, oil changes, Maryland State inspections, preventative maintenance, wheel alignments and more. Don't let getting car services be overwhelming. We also make buying new tires quick and easy. Let us help you choose from our large selection of tires. We feature tires that fit your needs and budget from top quality brands, such as Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal®, and more. We pride ourselves on being the #1 choice for tire purchases, auto repair needs and used car sales. Let us earn your business. Schedule an appointment today.