When choosing new tires consider: The type of vehicle you drive Where you drive, highway, city, back roads, off road Length of daily driving What type of vehicle do you drive? Hybrids: Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, BMW i3 To get the best gas mileage from your Hybrid vehicle you must have low rolling resistance […]
Winter weather brings cold temperatures and sometimes dangerous driving conditions. Long before the temperature turns cold you can prepare your vehicle for comfortable and safer Winter driving. In November and early December we recommend: 1. Measuring Tire Tread depths 2. Testing your Battery 3. Inspecting Windshield wiper blades 4. Inspecting the Windshield for chips and […]
Updated May 23, 2016 Struts or MacPherson Struts (named after the inventor) wear gradually so most drivers do not notice the difference in ride quality and braking ability. The purpose of the Struts is to keep the tires planted firmly on the road at all times. Properly operating struts improve ride quality, braking distance, the […]
Why does an SRS light fail a Virginia State Inspection? If you have an air bag light or SRS light lit on your dash it means a vehicle sensor has detected a problem. When that light is displayed there is a good chance if you’re involved in a collision the air bags will not deploy. When […]
The ice is thawing and Spring in the air… Warmer weather will be here soon. Don’t give up on your New Year’s Resolution. Keep up with your car maintenance and get ready for the coming Spring season. Following Winter’s harsh weather you may experience poor road conditions and notice your vehicle needs a little TLC. […]
Its the end of January have you given up on your New Year’s Resolutions? Proper car care does require some planning and effort but we can help remind you on how to do that throughout 2015. Right now let’s get you through the rest of the Winter. January […]
Hull Street Location to Open Soon Titan Auto & Tire’s second location will be opening at 17211 Hull St Road in Moseley to serve the Hull Street Road area of North Chesterfield. We will be open for business July 14, 2014 and will continue to offer the same services and products as our South Chesterfield […]
As we wrap up Tire Safety Week today here’s what you really need to know about your tires and staying safe on the road: Regularly inspect your tires for punctures and tread wear, finding damage early can prevent tire replacement if the hole or tear can be safely patched. Rotate your tires at every other […]
The thought of a new vehicle is exciting; no more repairs, better gas mileage, a great looking new ride. And while getting more miles per gallon sounds appealing the truth is that better gas mileage will only save you a few dollars at the pump. A new vehicle comes with a new monthly payment and higher […]
Factory Scheduled Maintenance, Suggested Maintenance, Regular Maintenance; There are many similar terms we use when talking about Preventative Maintenance. Maintenance is work or service done on a vehicle to prevent future or stop further damage caused by worn engine parts, dirty vehicle fluids, damaged tires, and more. The most common scheduled maintenance is a simple oil […]
