When buying new tires, can you be sure that the tires being sold are actually “new”? A couple of years ago, we posted an ABC News story on aged tires. The crux of the report was that tires can remain stocked in tire stores for many years and eventually be sold as new. Continue »

Toyota owners are inundating their dealers with calls wondering if their vehicles are safe to drive in light of the latest Mass Recall of Some Toyota Vehicles for Sticking Accelerator Pedals. Continue »

Over the past couple of years, you may have noticed that many tire and repair shops have been offering nitrogen-fills for tires, rather than simple compressed air. Perhaps a service manager made a persuasive case as to why you should convert your tires over from plain old compressed air. Let’s look at the nuts and bolts of this concept. Continue »

While it may be rare, accidents caused by stuck accelerator pedals do happen. Sixteen deaths and over 200 accidents have been reported due to the recent Toyota/floor mat issue alone. If one ever has the misfortune of being behind the wheel of a runaway car, maintaining composure and taking just a few simple steps can avert catastrophe. Continue »