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Consumer Reports Tire Safety Tips

As the only parts of the car that physically touch the ground, they are one of the key factors affecting a vehicle's handling and braking, and overall highway safety. What steps can you take to ensure that your tires stay in optimal condition? Performing regular checks is quick and easy, and a worthwhile investment of time in your and your family's safety.

5 Trouble Signs to Look For...

Don't get taken by an unscrupulous shop. Here are tips on how to find superior, certified mechanics, plus steps to take if you think you've been ripped off.

Recently I used a coupon to get a $17.95 oil change and tire rotation at a local auto-repair chain. Along with the bill came -- surprise! -- a warning that more work was needed. They suggested a tune-up plus a flush of both the coolant and brake fluids because the former was "dirty" and the latter was "dark and dirty." Horrors.

This may have sounded like a scam -- come in for cheap work, pay for additional work -- but I believed them. It's been a long time since those chores were done. I'm not sure how long. According to an MSN Money article, I should have been keeping a service log instead of (usually) tossing receipts into a folder. Oops.

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Your car’s air conditioning system has a number of parts to it, but it’s basically the same as your home air conditioner – just laid out in a different way. As with your home system, when your car air conditioning goes out, you can be miserable.

Here is how you can avoid this misery...

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Your brakes are one of the most important safety features on your vehicle. Without them, you have no way of stopping. Brakes allow you to lock down your car and keep it from moving, especially the emergency brake. Brakes are found on just about anything with wheels, including vehicles, trains, airplanes, and even non-motorized devices like wheel chairs, walkers and shopping carts.

Most people know what brakes are and how important they are… but many have no idea how brakes actually work. While the concept is fairly simple, the actual science behind brakes is quite interesting.

"Competitively priced, top-notch service..."

"Competitively priced, top-notch service, 100% satisfaction guaranteed, these are a few of the reasons I trust Tommy Nickelson and his professional team at Advanced Auto Repair to take care of my fleet of business vehicles, and my personal ones as well.

I started going to him for all of my auto maintenance and repair needs since the spring of 2000. I always get the personal touch, Tommy is always accessible, and he firmly stands behind his work.

I highly recommend Advanced Auto Repair if you’re looking for a solid, trustworthy, state-of-the-art technology shop."

Kerry Goree, Owner
Kerry Goree Insurance Agency
Denton, TX

"You can trust this guy!"

As a construction contractor, my company vehicles are running the roads constantly. With a fleet of six company vehicles, I need to make sure they are maintained right and when repairs are needed, they have to done right the first time!

That’s why for over five years I’ve trusted Tommy Nickelson and his professionals at Advanced Auto Repair. He takes care of me like a brother.

One time I was working on a job in Oklahoma and my vehicle broke down. This could have been a costly disaster for my company because of down time. But all I had to do was pick up the phone… call Tommy… and he immediately had a replacement service vehicle sent up to me plus he had my own vehicle towed to his shop.

Personal service like this is hard to find these days. You can trust this guy!"

Russell Wagoner
Carotex Construction
Hearn, TX

"Way to go!
And thank you."

"I especially appreciate the time your employees took to explain the problem & repair options. In a day when service is often a forgotten word, I just wanted to say -- Way To Go! And thank you."

Nancy M.

"We appreciate your honesty... fair treatment"

“Thank you for the excellent service and integrity you have extended to us. We appreciate your honesty and the fair treatment we have received by your facility.

We will recommend you whole-heartedly to anyone in need of a good mechanic.”

Sharon B.

"my pickup is in good hands with certified techs!"

“I love you guys—everyone is so nice, almost like family. It’s nice to know that my pickup is in good hands with certified techs!

When I had my cruise control fixed, you brought me home and picked me back up when it was fixed. Thank you.”

Dianna P.

"...first class service."

“I always get first class service. That’s why I am a regular customer. Many thanks!”

Frank H.