Tires got your head spinning? Follow these quick and easy steps to find out what size tire you need! The sizing of your tires can be found not only on the sidewall of the tire themselves, but on a label in your car. Usually found on the driver’s side door jamb, this sticker gives youContinue reading →
You can’t take good care of your car without taking care of your tires! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration strongly recommends a monthly tire pressure check – and we do too! Bad tire pressure can not only reduce the life of your tires and lead to flats but can cause blowout and crashes. KeepingContinue reading →
During a family road trip, connect with each other, not the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot! Keep the kids entertained and bust the “Are we there yet?†blues with five of our favorite road trip games. Whether your drive is two hours or ten, these fun (and free!) games will keep everyone in the car having aContinue reading →
We have all heard the offers. “Buy 3 Tires, Get One Freeâ€. We have also heard the saying; “Buyer beware!†Let’s put it this way; nothing is really free. The fact is, prices are traditionally adjusted so businesses can make the offer and remain profitable. Something to consider when purchasing new tires is do youContinue reading →
Keeping good people is one of the most challenging aspects of the automotive repair business. TP Brake & Muffler, with two locations in Rome and Utica, have employees that have been with them for over thirty years. How is this possible? By offering benefits that are incentives for long-term employment, you keep good people andContinue reading →
With the end of Daylight Savings Time, that commute home from work is a dark one. We all rely on our headlights to guide us safely but every now and then, they get cloudy and fogged up. Thankfully, cleaning your headlights can be done in 4 easy steps. All you will need is a mildContinue reading →
We all know it to be true – paying for gas is expensive! Here’s a secret: It doesn’t always have to be. We’ll let you in on a few tips that can save you some cash on your next trip. Who doesn’t want to squeeze more miles per gallon every time you fill up?! 1.)Continue reading →
Safety is the most important reason for you to inspect your vehicle – for yourself and for other road users. Before any trip, it is a good rule of thumb to check your car for any vehicle defects, or anything that an inspection of would save you problems in the long run. We’ve created anContinue reading →
Your muffler is an important component of your car’s exhaust system. However, you may not know much about it aside from its name. The engine and exhaust system of a car are routed through the muffler in order to reduce the noise they make. Though a muffler itself does not particularly need servicing, your engineContinue reading →
It’s that time of year again. The snow has started to fall and everyone, including their cars, are feeling the effects of the cold weather. Corrosion is something all cars fear, and it is hard to avoid with all the salt, dirt and snow that winter brings. Thankfully there are many useful and simple precautionsContinue reading →
