A checklist to prepare your car for a road trip!

A checklist to prepare your car for a road trip!

Check your tires Have a look at your tire pressure and make sure it matches up with the guidelines set out in your owner’s manual? Check the wheels for any bulges or cracks and examine the condition of the tire tread. If your tires need repair, do that right away, go to a local tireContinue reading →

Diesel vs. Gas 101

Diesel vs. Gas 101

Diesel vs. Gas 101 If you are considering buying a new automobile, make sure to compare all the pros and cons of diesel verses gas. There are many things to consider when deciding if diesel or gas is better. Before we go into what one is better, we should talk about the difference. Diesel enginesContinue reading →

Has Flood Water Damaged My Vehicle?

Has Flood Water Damaged My Vehicle?

Remember jumping in mud puddles as a kid? The joy of kicking the water. The wonder of how high up your rain boots the puddle will go. As an adult, none of that comes to mind following a flood. As we emerge from our dry shelters, we assess the damage. How do you know ifContinue reading →

How To Find Your Tire Pressure

How To Find Your Tire Pressure

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 →

Top 5 Road Trip Games

Top 5 Road Trip Games

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 →

What Does “Buy 3 Tires, Get One Free” Really Mean?

What Does “Buy 3 Tires, Get One Free” Really Mean?

We have all heard the offers. “Buy 3 Tires, Get One Free”. 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 →

Top 5 Reasons People Work at T.P. Brake

Top 5 Reasons People Work at T.P. Brake

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 →