Most people do not know how to repair or replace their vehicle's brakes, but with a little instruction, most people can assess whether or not there is a break in their brakes.

Determining car problems can be challenging, if you've had no training. When certain items on your car break, like a door handle, you may be able to postpone the repairs. However, brakes require immediate attention. Some people avoid repairing/replacing their brakes in an attempt to get more mileage out of them. This is a disaster waiting to happen. Brakes should be replaced the moment you suspect there is something wrong with them. A good practice is to make sure your brakes are examined, whenever you have your car serviced. Repairing/Replacing the brakes, before they no longer perform the way they s ...[more]

That’s right!  Make the right choice on which tires to purchase and you could save hundreds on gas.  Both Goodyear’s Assurance Fuel Max as well as Michelin’s Energy Saver product have what manufacturers call lower “rolling resistance.”  In short, rolling resistance is the amount of force it takes to push a tire down a road.  So the lower the rolling resistance, the less fuel you use.  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, rolling resistance accounts for four percent of a vehicles fuel use in city driving and seven percent on the high ...[more]

Now that summer is here and school is out, many of our customers are getting ready for a summer road trips and vacations.  There are a lot of things to be done before going vacation, such as packing food and clothing, making sure your house is secure and making plans when you get to your destination.  But there is one thing that Dan’s American Tire wants you to put on your vacation prep list: have your car serviced and get your tires checked. 

Often people take the everyday working condition of their car and tires for granted.  People get in their vehicles, start them and expect them to go.  Day in and day out, your car may work reliably enough.  But a long road trip is very different than trips across town.  If your car has not been tuned up recently or your tires have not been checked, you may be heading out o ...[more]

Rising gas prices and continued tough economic times are leading our customers to find ways to save money and make the most of out of their current vehicles.  One of the best ways to save on auto repair and tire replacement is by taking the time to do regular preventative maintenance. 

Regular vehicle maintenance is the key to ensuring that your vehicle runs safely and reliably for as long as you own it.  You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This is very true when it comes to preventative maintenance.  Major car repairs can often be avoided if the symptoms of the problems are identified early on.  Waiting until your vehicle has broken down not only leads to expensive repairs, but lost time as well. 

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Tire rotation seems to be one of the most basic car maintenance items, but it is often overlooked. Customers may not understand when to rotate their tires or the benefits of regular tire rotation.  We want our customers to know that regular tire rotation is an easy way to extend the life of your tires, improve the gas mileage and performance of your vehicle and the increase the overall safety of your car. 

When to Rotate Your Tires

Most car owners know that you should have your vehicle’s oil changed every three months, 3,000 miles or whatever schedule your car’s owner’s manual recommends.  But many car owners are not sure of how often they need to have their car’s tires rotated or why. 

There is some debate about how often your car tires need to be rotated.  An articl ...[more]

Summertime is just around the corner.  It is important to have your vehicle’s air conditioner serviced by a professional technician or trusted mechanic before the weather gets hot.  Diagnosing your vehicle’s air conditioning issues is best left to your automotive technician.  Here are four of the most common signs of air conditioner system problems:

The Air Conditioner Air Is Not Cool Enough
There are many different potential causes for this problem such as low Freon levels,  a faulty compressor or refrigerant leaks in the seals or hose connections.  If your air conditioner has a leak, your local automotive technician may recommend that the O-rings, seals, and hoses are replaced before recharging your air conditioning unit.

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ConsumerReports.org posted a news item this week titled, “Lessons in Car Downsizing”.  The article cited that many SUV and truck owners might be looking for a smaller vehicle due to the high expense of filling up the tank at the gas pumps.

Consumers who were considering downsizing their vehicles were advised to hang onto their larger vehicles if the trade-in value of the SUV or truck is currently lower than normal due to high gas prices circumstance.

ConsumerReports.org also advised consumers to consider depreciation and amortization: “The longer you own a car, th ...[more]

Dan's American Tire is excited to announce the launch of its new website.  The site features a fresh look, easy navigation and more focus on what the customer needs.

The new site offers inventory listings with pictures and specs.  You can search a variety of ways including by vehicle, brand and size.

With the addition of our blog, we are able to help informand educate our customer on important tire and service information.

We invite you to visit the new www.dansamericantire.com today!