Your car’s brakes require routine care to keep your vehicle safely slowing down and stopping. Most drivers are familiar with regular brake pad replacements. However, this service occasionally comes with bad news from the technician: your brake rotors have warped. In these cases, you might need to pay to replace your brake pads and rotors. So, …
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As the air cools down, you will notice your car’s low tire pressure dashboard warning light flicker on. Low tire pressure can leave your car and tires at risk for damage—and cause your fuel economy to tank. Not to fear—our local mechanics are here to look at how you can easily refill your tire air. …
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A car wash and detail can be a nice treat (or even a thoughtful gift during the upcoming holiday season). However, in some cases, this service is less of a convenience and more of a necessity for preventing damage. Our local mechanics are here with a look at five signs you need a car wash/detail. …
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When you are ready to invest in a new set of tires, you will likely want to find some built to last. However, it might not be immediately clear to you which tires are right for your vehicle. The local mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here to help you with our quick buyer’s guide …
Car dealerships often include “free” service contracts with each new vehicle they sell. However, drivers now find that their dealership service department cannot fit them in for their appointments. You might find yourself waiting several weeks or even months for a simple oil change. This issue leaves drivers out of luck when they need vital …
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Chapel Hill Tire is proud to open the doors to our newest location: Chapel Hill Tire of Cary—the former location of Bull Tire & Service. While we have been serving Cary drivers through our 9 other Triangle-area locations, we are excited to formally find a Cary home base for our world-class service. You can read …
Delayed service appointments are the new reality for drivers who rely on dealerships for car care. Many dealership service departments have several weeks (or even months) before their next available appointment. So should you wait? Or should you visit a mechanic for same-day car care? Our local mechanics are here with a look at six …
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As gas prices waiver, the benefits of hybrid and electric cars are becoming increasingly prominent. However, many drivers may feel unsure when jumping into a new kind of vehicle—especially when you might read competing insights about different vehicle elements. For example, one common point of contention is whether or not electric and hybrid vehicles need …
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Anyone with a pet knows that family can come on four legs just as easily as two — and that an animal’s unconditional love and affection is one of life’s most amazing blessings. That’s why organizations like the Wake County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are such an important part of …
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As you’re cruising down the highway, you probably don’t often think of your car’s tires. But put just a little bit of ice and snow on the ground, or start maneuvering around tight hairpin turns, and it quickly becomes obvious how important your tires’ traction really is. And that traction, as well as almost everything …
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