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Owning a car can be confusing, and with the amount of car owners on the road, it is no secret that there are a lot of car maintenance myths floating around. Test your knowledge of car care with our car maintenance quiz.   Q: How long can brakes last? A: It depends on the make and model of your car, but brakes can last anywhere from 25,000 to 50,000 miles. This is also determined with your driving habits in mind, as those who stop-and-go drive more frequently will have to change their brakes mor...

Are you noticing that your car is not acting like it normally does? Has your gas mileage decreased along with your confidence when you are maneuvering around corners? If you are unsure if it is time to seek a professional in tire sales, here are four indicators that you should make the call. Pay Attention to the Feel of Your Car Whether you have Goodyear tires or Dunlop tires, if your car starts to shake violently when you approach high speeds, then there is a good chance your tires are...

Here are two interesting facts that have presented themselves in the last few years.    One is that there are now more vehicles than drivers in the United States, a situation that would have been unimaginable 50 or 60 years ago. The other is that the average age of a vehicle on the road today is 11.4 years, meaning that build quality and engineering of cars has improved for a longer service life.  That does pose a couple of problems, though.  Lots of households keep a second car or...

By Kara Bishop VehicleMD Staff Writer Originally published in Winter 2011 issue When I was little I loved riding my horse, Bear. One day when I was riding, I spurred him and made him run laps around our arena for a long time, not letting him stop. My dad finally stopped me and asked, “How would you like to run for that long with someone riding you?” I realized that my “ride” needed special consideration. The same applies to the “rides” we drive today. The engines underneath thei...

Unlike simple brake repair jobs or outfitting a car with seasonal snow tires, engine-based automotive maintenance is not an outpatient procedure. Consider it the open-heart surgery of the car world. Without a strong engine, a car can’t operate — period. And projections current estimate an increase in demand for auto repairs in the coming year, especially if polar vortexes keep popping up to complicate our daily commutes. When a person is experiencing heart problems, there are always w...

LISTEN UP – Your Car Has Something To Say By: Samantha Hoover   Americans, as a society, are pretty attached to their vehicles. In fact, a study conducted by Nationwide Insurance in 2013 reports that one in four U.S. car owners have a special name for their car. You might even say that people like to think that their vehicle has its own personality and attitude.                 I don’t think it would be much of a stretch to say that many car owners would love it if their car were ev...

Often Forgotten: Shocks and Struts By Amanda Bowman   Have you ever been driving down a particularly bumpy road with so many jumps and potholes that you wondered how you’re not flying off the street, doing some crazy acrobatic flips? You’re a regular motorist, after all, not a daredevil!   Do you know what pieces of equipment you have to thank for not turning into Evel Knievel every time you hit a rough patch in the road? Those would be your shocks and struts.   But what do sh...

Understanding specific importance of each routine auto repair that contributes to overall vehicle maintenance, Sea Tac Tire and Auto Tech encourages drivers of Puyallup, WA to service vehicles with oil changes and other preventative vehicle maintenance. Never intimidating customers with high pressure sales tactics or confusing mechanical lingo, drivers of Puyallup, WA can find confidence in Sea Tac Tire and Auto Tech support and auto repair services. Working diligently to ensure customers rec...

Multiple different inspections and auto repairs go into keeping a vehicle safe and road ready. Scheduling regular oil changes, checking belts and ensuring filters are clear is only the beginning of the long list vehicle owner tackle multiple times a year with their vehicle. Amidst all these auto repairs it can be easy to forget one of the most important safety feature of any vehicle- the tires. Using these helpful hints and the expert service on any technician of Sea Tac Tire and Auto Tech in...

When shopping for oil changes in Puyallup, WA, your main concern is getting quality auto repair and service at a reasonable price. Right? Luckily, Sea Tac Tire & Auto Tech is eager to help customers of all makes, models and budgets.Getting regular oil changes is one of the smartest and least expensive maintenance services you can have done on your car.    When dirty oil is drained from your engine and replaced, it does more than just take dirt and contaminants with it. It also prevents sl...