Maintenance
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When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tires First Inc for a checkup and he said that he re...Published on: Oct 23, 2013 -
If you are a driver in Columbus and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is...Published on: Dec 11, 2013 -
At Tires First Inc we've had a lot of Columbus customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several year...Published on: Jan 23, 2014 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Columbus drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. ...Published on: Apr 04, 2014
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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 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: May 15, 2014 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Jun 06, 2014 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Columbus, Georgia: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great f...Published on: Dec 10, 2014 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Columbus. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organize...Published on: Jan 16, 2015 -
There's a segment of the Columbus area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} ...Published on: Jan 22, 2015 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Georgia news. Columbus people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governme...Published on: Mar 05, 2015 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Columbus residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to reme...Published on: Mar 24, 2015 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Columbus?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all bu...Published on: Jun 03, 2015
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A generation ago, Columbus drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less...Published on: Jul 30, 2015 -
Today in our Tires First Inc blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Columbus with recommended intervals: Let...Published on: Sep 18, 2015 -
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Columbus area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Columbus drivers have experienced the fr...Published on: Nov 25, 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
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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 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Jan 10, 2017