Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs. That’s why tire rotations and wheel alignments are integral
by Rich Ellis What is a serpentine belt and what does it do? Your vehicle’s serpentine belt is one long, winding belt that snakes around several pulleys and is usually visible at the front or on the side of the engine. In most modern vehicles, it drives the air conditioning, power steering, water pump,
Gas prices may be lower today than they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to stay there, or that drivers aren’t interested in steps they can take now to increase vehicle fuel economy or fuel mileage and deliver significant savings at the pump. Two main factors impacting a vehicle’s fuel economy
By Rich Ellis Cover Your Vehicle to Prevent Interior and Exterior Damage Regardless if your infrequent driver is a classic that just underwent a frame-off restoration, or an eight-passenger SUV that’s used only when the extended family rolls into town, all vehicles are at risk for suffering significant interior and exterior damage when stored indoors
TPMS Warning Light - What it Means and What to do When it Turns on On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this light provides drivers with an important early warning that a tire’s air pressure is outside the recommended optimal range and is either too low or too high. If you
How to Protect Your Car from Winter Weather Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle if you haven't prepared. by Rich Ellis Winter Weather Winter Weather. You can love it, hate it, or simply tolerate it. No matter which camp you fall into, when it comes to winter driving, we all
How To Buy a used Car How to buy a used car. New car sales have been on the rise over the last three years. As a result the market is being flooded with used cars. This a a great time to find and buy a good used / preowned vehicle. There are four main
First and most important if you want your car last 200,000 miles is regular maintenance. Following the manufacture’s maintenance schedule is a good place to start. At Brown’s Alignment we can help you determine what your car really needs and also bypass unnecessary services. Coming in for regular oil services and tire rotations gives us
