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Joel’s Car Care Corner
Inspecting Tires Regularly ReducesFYour Chance of a Flat
tire to blow out. In addition, poorly inflated tires force engines to work harder and consume more fuel to get them, and keep them turning.
Vibration: A car that vibrates excessively while driving may do so due to tire damage. Worn suspension components may also be causing the vibration. Regardless, under these conditions, drivers should immediately take their car to a service center for inspection.
Physical tire damage: Sometimes tires exhibit physical damage like bulges or cuts, and such signs could mean a flat tire or blowout is around the corner. Tires that exhibit such physical damage need to be replaced immediately.
Flat tires and blowouts can prove both inconvenient and dangerous. Drivers who want to avoid such problems should routinely inspect their tires for indicators that such an event may be on the horizon.
For all your vehicles routine maintenance needs as well at tire inspection and service, visit AAA Northway’s owned and operated Car Care Center at 1647 Rt. 9 Halfmoon, NY. Call today with any questions or to schedule an appointment at (518) 831-1861 or AAA.com/carcare.
Joel Quay General Manager, AAA Car Care Center
entire driving lives without encountering at least one
flat tire. They range from inconvenient flats, which may interrupt a road trip or make drivers late for an appointment, to more dangerous blowouts, which compromise the safety
Uneven tread on tires indicates that the tire with greater wear may be unsafe.
Worn tread: Even drivers who know little about cars can typically recognize when tire tread has worn down to the point where the tire is a safety risk. But drivers who are unsure can employ the quarter test to be sure. Insert a quarter into the tread of the tire with George Washington’s head upright. If you can see his hairline, you need to replace the tire. Perform this test on all four tires.
Low pressure: Drivers who do not routinely check their tire pressure are more likely to endure a flat or blowout that those who regularly make sure their tires are at the manufacturers recommended pressure, which can be found in the vehicle’s owner’s manual
or by consulting the maximum inflation pressure stamped on the sidewall by the manufacturer. An underinflated tire is under stress that can cause the
ew drivers will be fortunate front or rear tire should have the same amount of enough to go their wear as the other on the opposing side of the vehicle.
of drivers, their passengers and anyone else on the road when the tire fails.
But as inconvenient or dangerous as flats or blowouts can be, they also can be prevented more often than not. Tires often produce warning signs that a flat or blowout is about to emerge, so drivers who want to avoid such unfortunate developments can inspect their tires for the following signs.
Varying wear: Tires should exhibit uniform wear. The wear on the front tires and rear may differ, but one
Winter is Long. Make sure your car is ready.
$2495
$15off
Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Maximum discount not to exceed $10. Expires 01/31/17.
Discount off regular prices. Plus tax. Most Vehicles. Associated suspension repairs addition- al. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Expires 01/31/17.
$7495 4 snow tire change over
Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Expires 01/31/17.
Coupons can only be used at AAA Northway’s owned & operated AAA Car Care Center. Additional coupons available at AAA.com/CarCare.
AAA members receive a 10% discount on labor & a 2 year/24,000 mile guarantee on all repairs.
Up to 5-quarts of standard oil. Synthetic oil excluded. Includes standard oil filter. Most Vehicles. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Expires 01/31/17.
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full service oil
any service
change
over $100
$50off 4 wheel brake system service
$ 95 precision 4-wheel
with tire rotation
$20 off any 2-wheel brake service
Applied per axle, doubled on complete brake service. Most Vehicles. Not valid with any other coupon
alignment
or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees.
$6995 winterization special
Antifreeze power flush, up to 2 gallons of premium coolant. Most Vehicles. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. Plus tax and disposal fees. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Expires 01/31/17.
1647 Route 9 Halfmoon, NY 12065 518-831-1861 | AAA.com/CarCare Mon-Fri: 7:30a.m.-6:00p.m. | Sat: 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
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