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A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

With winter quickly approaching, it is crucial to ensure your vehicle is prepared to handle the challenges that come with colder temperatures and icy roads. Follow this guide to take the essential steps that will keep your vehicle in top shape during the winter months! 1. Check and Change F ... read more

Ace Your Back-To-School Checklist

Ace Your Back-To-School Checklist

School is back in session! Before you zip off on that college road trip or partake in those daily drop-offs, check out this back-to-school vehicle maintenance checklist to ace your first test of the year! 1. Tires. Feel confident with the state of your tires by paying special atten ... read more

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Ever wonder how rising summer temperatures may be impacting your vehicle's performance? Here are five eye-opening things you may find your car doing in the summer and why: 1. Vehicle Dripping Water / Liquid. Many people are alarmed to see pools of water when parked or dripping ... read more

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Tire Tips for Fall Weather

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Tire Tips for Fall Weather

Tire Tips for Fall Weather After the heat this summer, the crisp, chilly fall weather is a breath of fresh air! However, the cold, wet fall weather can bring a host of dangerous driving conditions such as skidding, sliding, and hydroplaning. You will need to have the most reliable tires possible an ... read more

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Summer Car Tire Maintenance and Care Tips

Summer Car Tire Maintenance and Care Tips

With vacation season among us, we’re here to share the importance of car tire maintenance before you hit the road. Check out our list of the top tips for car tire maintenance to keep in mind this summer. Top Car Tire Maintenance TipsCheck Your Tire Pressure ... read more

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Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: How to Tell When Tires Need to be Replaced

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: How to Tell When Tires Need to be Replaced

How do you know when your tires need to be replaced? Here’s your four-point checklist from our tire experts and ASE-Certified Master Technicians at Craftsman Auto Care: Tire MILEAGE: Most tires will last about 40-60k miles or 4 to 6 years. ** Tire TREAD: Legally, tire tread depth cannot go b ... read more

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Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Taking Care of Your Tires and Protecting your Tire Investment

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Taking Care of Your Tires and Protecting your Tire Investment

  Have tires rotated regularly.  This is vital to ensure even wear and improve longevity.  We recommend rotating your tires with every oil service (about 5-7k miles or 6-12 months).  Tires purchased at Craftsman Auto Care are rotated for FREE.  Simply visit ... read more

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Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Tips for the Best Tire Purchase

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care: Tips for the Best Tire Purchase

  Knowing your driving habits is the first step to ensuring you purchase the right tires.  Is most of your driving in stop-and-go traffic, or do you regularly make long commutes with higher speeds or shorter trips at lower speeds?  Evaluate how many miles you typic ... read more

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Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care just makes sense

Tire Sense from Craftsman Auto Care just makes sense

Tire packages that beat big box stores in quality and convenience! Tire Services DONE RIGHT!  Enjoy our value-added services from Craftsman Auto Care that are FREE.  It just makes sense. All tire packages at Craftsman Auto Care include tire installation, tire rotation, road-force balanci ... read more

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Safe Tire Repair

Safe Tire Repair

Location of Repairs Repairs must be performed by removing the tire from the rim/wheel assembly for a thorough inspection of the inside and outside of the tire. Repairs are limited to the tread area of the tire. Punctures greater than 1/4" in the tire tread and punctures outsid ... read more

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