Your tires are the only point of contact you have between your vehicle and the road, so it's important to ensure that your tires are in good shape for your safety. You can measure the tread depth of your tires easily to gauge if they may need to be replaced soon....
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How To Efficiently Jumpstart Your Car
It is never too late to learn how to jumpstart you vehicle. The odds are that at one point in your vehicle's life the battery will die. Now, to avoid this situation, it's wise to get it periodically checked, usually when you get your oil changed. Typically, a battery...
Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Ready for Fall
Although the warm weather lasts quite a while here in Texas, fall is on its way! Make sure that your car is ready for the new season with this quick car care checklist. Check the Battery Hot weather - which we have plenty of here in San Antonio! - can cause car...
Important Vehicle Fluids And Why
Your vehicle has several important fluids that work to keep your car functioning, and they all play different roles. Learn more about the four most important fluids in your car and why they're important to the overall health of your vehicle! Engine Oil Engine oil, or...
Tips For Keeping Your Tires Healthy
In a perfect world, the only component of a vehicle that touches the ground is the tires. As such, tires have a direct impact on the performance of a vehicle from handling, braking, and how smooth it rides. So, it will come as no surprise that maintaining your tires...
6 Reasons Why Car Maintenance Is Important
Auto maintenance is often just another item on the to-do list, but it's very important that you have it done regularly to save time, money, gas, and more! 1. Increase Safety Though squeezing in extra hundred miles or so before you take your car in for maintenance,...
How Long Do Car Batteries Last?
Although it's easy to apply an "out of sight, out of mind" mentality to the battery in your car, batteries don't last forever and require occasional monitoring. Generally, you can expect a car battery to last between three and five years, but there are a lot of things...
Protect Your Car Paint With These Tips
Your car gets a lot of wear and tear, especially on the outside. However, with these tips, you can protect the paint on your car for years to come. Wash and Dry Regularly Ideally, if you're driving your car every weekday and on the weekends too, you want to be washing...
Jump Start Your Ride With These Steps
No one wants to be surprised by a dead battery, but if it happens to you, some simple instructions can take the stress out of jumping your car battery. Safety Precautions Safety has to be your first priority when working with the battery. Try to position your vehicle...
What To Do If Your Vehicle Won’t Start
It is usually the cherry topper to an already sub-par day. You slide into the driver seat of your vehicle, insert your keys into the ignition or press the start button, and your means of transportation is nonexistent. But luckily for you, we have gathered some tips on...
Your Go-To Body Shop In San Antonio
Do you have a plan for if the worst happens to your vehicle? When in an accident, your main wish is for the car to be returned to its original condition. When an accident happens, Red McCombs Body Shop is your one-stop-shop for all your repair needs. Savings on...
Reasons To Keep Your Tires Rotated
With technological advancements and improved regulation, tires are more durable and long-lasting than ever. Because of that, you might find yourself ignoring basic maintenance tasks. Unfortunately, you could put yourself and your vehicle at risk if you don’t rotate...