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Photo by Ben Brunner on Unsplash 3 Signs You Need New Brakes Your car's brakes are one of its most important safety features. They help you slow down and stop when necessary, preventing accidents and keeping you and your passengers safe. However, like any other component of your car, brakes can wear out over time and need to be replaced. Below, we list three signs that your vehicle may need new brakes and include some at-home tips for making your brakes last longer. 1. Squeaking or Grinding Noises If you hear a high-pitched grinding noise when you press down on the brakes, the brake pads on your vehicle are likely worn out. Brake pads are designed to wear down over time as they rub against the rotor, and when they get too thin, they can start to make noise. If you hear this sound, inspecting your brakes as soon as possible is crucial to avoid further damage. 2. Soft or Spongy ... read more

Photo by Obi on Unsplash Check Your Tires! Having properly maintained tires is essential for safe and efficient driving. Regular tire maintenance can help improve your vehicle’s handling, gas mileage, and safety, and can help extend the life of your tires. In this blog, we will cover tire rotation, tire pressure, fixing a flat, choosing the right tire for your vehicle, and more. Read on to learn all about the basics of tire maintenance and how the experts at Premier Auto Service Center can help.  Tire Rotation: The Basics Tire rotation is an integral part of maintaining the lifespan of your tires. It involves switching the tires from front to back and side to side to eliminate wear and tear. Rotating your tires helps improve traction, handling, and gas mileage and can help extend the life of your tires.   Most vehicles' recommended tire rotation schedule is to ... read more

  Photo by Terence Burke on Unsplash   A Brief History of Hot Rods in the USA If you’ve been a customer of ours for a while now, you know that we love talkin’ Hot Rods. So what better way to celebrate the month of love with a little history on one of our favorite hobbies?   Hot Rods have been a part of the American car culture since the early 20th century, and the hobby has only grown more popular over the years. Hot Rodding has been a way for car enthusiasts to express themselves and their creativity while pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. Let’s look at Hot Rodding's history in the USA. The Early Beginnings of Hot Rods Hot rodding as we know it today started in the 1920s and 1930s when young people across the country began taking old Ford Model Ts and Model As and modifying them in their garages. They would add bigger eng ... read more

Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash The New Year is all about fresh starts. We set goals, targets, and resolutions in hopes of the New Year, New Me thing paying off in our lives. But what about your car? Do you remember the last time you got preventive maintenance? Your oil changed, your tires rotated, your fluids flushed?    For car owners and vehicle enthusiasts, now is the perfect time to give your vehicle a fresh start. You can start 2023 off right with preventative maintenance services and then schedule maintenance into your calendar–-and it actually might save you money! What Is Preventative Maintenance? Preventative maintenance is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of a vehicle. This type of maintenance involves regularly scheduled checks and services that are designed to prevent problems before they occur. By performing preventative maintenance, you can ... read more