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Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: May 12, 2024
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Mar 24, 2024
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that ma...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024
Should Concord Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Pitts Repair Service tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you...
Published on: Jan 07, 2024
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Oct 29, 2023
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
Published on: Jun 11, 2023
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my ref...
Published on: Jan 08, 2023
Wheel Balancing at Pitts Repair Service
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Concord drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023