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Good tire maintenance is important. At Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their car. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their car is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your car is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a car last. Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH has some car washing tips for you, to keep your car in shape for years to come.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH.

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

Wheel bearings aren’t a part of maintenance that you regularly think about. At Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH, we know there are a lot of vehicles on the road with failing wheel bearings, with drivers that aren’t even aware there’s a problem. Bearings fail slowly, typically, so it’s entirely possible that your car is making excessive road noise, underperforming, wearing out your tires, and decreasing your ride quality, without you even knowing it. Since they wear out slowly, most of the time you don’t notice how bad a bearing has deteriorated until it’s been replaced, and you’re reminded of the way your car, truck, or SUV is supposed to perform.

The service lights on your dash can illuminate for a variety of reasons. At Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH, we know how to handle them.

Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that ever come in contact with the road (hopefully.) As a result, they also bear the brunt of every pothole and loose nail in the road, not to mention the wear and tear of supporting a moving vehicle that weighs over a ton. At Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH, we offer solutions to your tire problems that avoid replacing them if possible, getting you the most value out of your tires. Why throw an otherwise good tire out, if all it needs is a simple repair?

At Jim Van Dyke in Washington CH, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on car maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your car isn’t prepared.