Maintenance
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You know, at Tires First we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lone...Published on: Jul 11, 2012 -
Sometimes we hear people say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also...Published on: Aug 07, 2012
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No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: Jan 08, 2013
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New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Columbus, Georgia people are hoping to make their cars last a lot long...Published on: Feb 14, 2013
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The hottest Columbus news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Columbus. But we’ve found seve...Published on: May 08, 2013
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Life's full of surprises in Columbus, Georgia, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Tires First and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we c...Published on: Apr 15, 2014
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There's a segment of the Columbus area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managem...Published on: Jan 22, 2015 -
Ask any Columbus man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road t...Published on: Mar 27, 2016 -
Today's Tires First Inc article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Columbus drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Georgia who think that severe servic...Published on: Dec 18, 2016 -
Many Columbus car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MA...Published on: Jan 01, 2017 -
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...Published on: Dec 30, 2018 -
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...Published on: Jan 13, 2019 -
Columbus area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new...Published on: Aug 11, 2019
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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: Nov 03, 2019
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In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...Published on: Oct 25, 2020