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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Oct 06, 2024

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: May 20, 2024

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Northwest Automotive LLC Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. ...
Published on: Jan 08, 2024

Simple Answers from Northwest Automotive LLC for DEFIANCE: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Oct 30, 2023

The Northwest Automotive LLC Guide To Selecting Tires And Wheels

{{ image('MzIy') }} Some people living near love driving and love their vehicles: To them, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right s...
Published on: Sep 24, 2023

Washington V. Lincoln: Tread Depth Champion In DEFIANCE

Today's Northwest Automotive LLC article focuses on the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When DEFIANCE and drivers talk about stopping power, they tend to focus on their brakes. But our tires a...
Published on: May 17, 2023

Simple Answers from Northwest Automotive LLC in DEFIANCE: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Northwest Automotive LLC Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in DEFIANCE come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Mar 19, 2023

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Feb 20, 2023