Category: Roadway Questions

  • Do Winter Tires Make Your Car Shake?

    Ah, winter time, what a wonderful time to be driving car…not really. However, you can’t avoid it and one of the most important things you can do for your car is put winter tires on. Winter tires are necessary for safe driving, but there goes your comfortable quiet ride. But, do winter tires make your…

  • Why Are My Tires Peeling? 5 Common Causes and Solutions

    You know when you are driving down the road and come across a large chunk of tire rubber in the middle of the road? That sucks,doesn’t it? That chunk of rubber can damage your car, cause an accident or give you a flat if you hit it. What’s worse, is that can happen to your…

  • Should I Replace My Car Battery Before It Dies?

    Should I Replace My Car Battery Before It Dies?

    No one wants to be stranded, anywhere, ever, whether you are in your driveway, at work, or on vacation. So, with that being said, YES, you should absolutely replace your car battery before it dies. There is nothing wrong with being a little proactive and replacing your car battery before you find yourself stuck somewhere.…

  • How Long Should Car Batteries Last? 5 Ways to Tell if it Should be Replaced

    Car batteries are one of those things we take for granted- until they die, that is. Then we’re left stranded, wondering what went wrong. How long should car batteries last? Typically, car batteries last 3-5 years. Speaking from experience I had two car batteries make it to the five-year mark; then all of a sudden…they…

  • My Tire Went Flat Overnight but Now Holds Air! 5 Reasons Why

    My Tire Went Flat Overnight but Now Holds Air! 5 Reasons Why

    When you’re out on the open road, a flat tire can be an unwelcome surprise. So you can imagine the shock when you leave your house in the morning and you have a flat tire…when you didn’t go anywhere. So why exactly would your car tires lose air overnight? Here are the top five reasons…

  • A Comprehensive Overview of Normal PSI Levels for Car Tires

    A Comprehensive Overview of Normal PSI Levels for Car Tires

    You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered what the normal PSI should be for car tires. It’s a common question and one that doesn’t have a straightforward answer. However, there are a few accepted standards that the industry goes by. Most passenger car tires have a standard PSI (or pounds per square inch) of 30-35…

  • How to Maintain Your Electric Car

    How to Maintain Your Electric Car

    Once the sole province of science fiction movies, electric vehicles have started to edge into the mainstream. The auto-buying public no longer has to take out a second mortgage to buy a Tesla as manufacturers keep adding new models to their lineup every year.  You’ll find everything from subcompact budget models to family SUVs and…

  • Are Winter Tires Louder? Yes, they are, 3 Reasons Why

    Are Winter Tires Louder? Yes, they are, 3 Reasons Why

    If you live up North in the US, anyway, it is an annual tradition to swap out your smooth, comfortable summer tires for your aggressive winter tires. It has to be done if you want to be safe, but a somewhat annoying side effect comes with the better grip. Loud tires, yes, winter tires are…

  • Will A Car Wash Damage My Car Tires?

    Will A Car Wash Damage My Car Tires?

    Who doesn’t want a clean car? To me, nothing pops like a shiny set of tires and rims. However, you have to be careful how you clean those very expensive tires and rims. This is definitely the case if you take your car through the car wash; there is absolutely the potential for your car…