Titan Auto and Tire is proud to partner with the Car Care Council in April for National Car Care Month. We believe in regular vehicle maintenance to prevent major breakdowns and common repairs. When you make maintenance a priority you will not only ride more safely on the road but your vehicle will run better […]
Is it important to stay with one auto repair shop? A: Yes, like a doctors office you want all your records in one place. After finding a reliable auto repair shop continue to go there for all your service and repairs. If or when repairs are needed your records will show past recommendations and issues […]
Your tires are involved with many functions of your vehicle. Did you know how you maintain your tires effects gas mileage, steering, and road handling? When tires are not properly maintained with regular rotations and correct tire pressure you will notice a change in vehicle performance. Tire pressure affects gas mileage; too low and you will […]
There are three ways to tell if your vehicle may need new shocks and struts. 1. Visually; your tires show unusual wear patterns. 2. Vehicle handling; you experience a generally bumpy or shaky vehicle ride; poor steering response, stiffness or noise when steering; “nose dive” or instability when braking; or swaying/leaning when turning or changing […]
Titan Auto & Tire, the Auto Repair Shop of Colonial Heights serves all of Chester and Chesterfield, Virginia. We all want to keep our vehicles running better and longer. Your transmission needs care and maintenance just like your engine. TEN WAYS TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR TRANSMISSION Check transmission fluid regularly and properly. […]
Preparing your vehicle for the Richmond winter ahead Winterizing your vehicle is really just continuing maintenance. Harsh winter weather can worsen an existing problem or create new ones when regular maintenance hasn’t been done throughout the year. Regular maintenance inspections by our Techs will catch a small problem before it becomes a safety issue or […]
Prepare your car for winter months ahead We hope you are enjoying the cool weather and all the fun activities of the season. October is Fall Car Care Month and now is the time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for the cold winter months. A prepared car for winter is a safe […]
Early one morning as I drove to work a large deer jumped in front of my speeding car. It all happened so fast I didn’t have time to panic I just slammed on my brakes. He was so close I was amazed his hooves didn’t break my headlight. Whether you live in rural or urban areas dodging […]
Did you know you have the right to choose where you have your vehicle serviced and repaired? Many new car buyers are being wrongly told that in order to keep their new vehicle warranty they must return to the dealer for their service. This is NOT true. Where you choose to service your vehicle does not […]
There are three ways to tell that your vehicle may need new shocks and struts: Visual: Your tires show unusual wear patterns Vehicle Handling: You experience a general bumpy or shaky vehicle ride; poor steering response, stiffness or noise when steering; “nose dive” or instability when braking; or swaying/leaning when turning or changing lanes Mileage: Testing has […]
