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HOW LONG DO TIRES LAST?

For many years, the only way to determine if tires needed to be replaced was the use the ‘penny test’, which involves sticking a penny (or a quarter) into the tread of a tire. If you can see the head of the person on the penny, your tires are too worn and the treads are too shallow, meaning that the tread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch and it’s time to replace your tires. If the top of the...

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HOW DO HYBRID CARS WORK?

With all the discussions regarding environmental policies and climate change going on right now, ‘hybrid’ is a buzzword. Many say that hybrid vehicles are better for the environment and that generally, all cars are heading towards becoming more electric. But while everyone is discussing why hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) are such a great idea, no one is discussing what they actually are or...

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DOES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CHANGE TIRES?

Typically, roadside assistance will help you with anything you may need to get your vehicle up and running, and their call centers operate all day every day so you can always get help when you need it most. In general, most roadside assistance programs include changing a flat tire, battery jump starts, towing services, lockout service, winching, and fuel delivery. How It Works The roadside...

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