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We've all heard those noises when we're driving... that terrifying sound that something isn't quite right but we have no idea what it means. If you hear a noise while you're driving, then check out this blog to help you identify what is happening under the hood. Thanks to Firestone Tires for breaking down 8 car noises and what they mean. And if you do hear one of these noises from your vehicle, give us a call and we'll take it from there.

Do we need snow tires? Is there really a difference between 'snow tires' and 'all weather tires'? The answer is Yes and Yes! We want you to be snow ready this season and we know that if you haven't used a set of snow tires and switch over, you'll notice a big difference this winter in handling, sliding, and slipping on the road. Here are the reasons why you should consider getting a set of snow tires:

We are tackling a blog series on weather and getting your car running well for all that upcoming snow! I know, we don't want to say that dreaded 'S' word, but it's better to be prepared and not need it then find ourselves stuck in a squal and unable to get home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pennsylvania is one state of many that requires a vehicle safety inspection every year. The certified auto shop is looking to make sure your vehicle passes certain safety standards, like the condition of your tires, that all belts and hoses are in good working condition, that your brakes have held up and even down to whether your windshield wipers work properly. So just how effective have the safety inspections been? Well an independent study has compared accidents in PA against states that do not require an inspection. Here are the results:

Every year certain counties in PA require an emissions test, to test for air quality in the vehicle. All Philadelphia counties require this test, as it's based on populations of counties with over 200,000 residents. But did you know that there are some exemptions to needing your emissions tested? If you read this blog and wonder if you're exempt, contact a specialist at Auto Express and find out!

 

What is ASE?
ASE, is short for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Since 1972 this independent, non-profit organization has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals.

 

 

 

Pick up trucks are meant to work hard. They are constantly loaded with heavy and dirty hauls. And all that heavy lifting can scrape and wear out the bed liner. Not to mention they are exposed to all kinds of weather year round, the sun fading them, the cold cracking them. Professional spray bed liners are the best option to protect your truck from all the wear and tear.

We've seen the signs for oil changes: Synthetic and Conventional. One is priced at about half the cost of the other, so am I getting double the value if I buy the synthetic, and what happens if I opt for the conventional if my car says to use synthetic?