“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.” Henry Ford If variety is the spice of life, then learning must be the meat and potatoes. Whether you’re 14 or 40, continuing to grow and learn is what gives life substance, keeps your mind and body sharp, and gives you something to look …
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When you go to get your car worked on, how do you know that the business you choose is up to par? And how do you know that the fine folks working on your vehicle really know their trade inside and out, and are capable of getting you back on the road without a hitch? …
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One moment, you are safely driving down the road. In an instant, your car is suddenly spinning out of control or veering off the road. This is the terrifying reality for drivers experiencing a tire blowout. The local mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here with everything you need to know about tire blowouts. What …
Potholes have seemed to become an epidemic across the nation. Drivers come in almost every day with trouble from roads. Some issues, like alignment troubles, can build over time. Other damage, like bent rims, can come on suddenly. However, potholes remain a constant nuisance. So, what causes potholes? What can you do about it? Our local …
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Your car battery is essential in getting you where you need to go. Specifically, your battery often needs 12 volts of power to start your vehicle. Our local mechanics are here with a closer look at car battery voltage. 12-Volt DC Battery: The Car Standard “How many volts are in a car battery?” Most vehicles …
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Hearing that your transmission failed can feel like a nail in the coffin for your vehicle. So, should you have your transmission replaced? Or should you buy a new car? The answer here is more complicated than it might seem. Our local mechanics are here with some factors you should consider. Why Are Transmission Issues So Expensive? …
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Your tires are essential to your vehicle’s safety and performance on the road. One of the lesser-known implications of low tire tread depth is braking inefficiencies. With this, there is one key understanding for driver safety: the lower your tire tread, the more distance your car will need to stop. So, when a fender bender …
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become more prevalent, it is vital to truly understand its impact on our lives. From automated car washes to self-driving cars—we are discovering the best and worst possibilities AI has to offer almost every day. So, how do these advancements impact you and your service? Our local mechanics are …
While automatic car washes can seem fun and harmless, as the saying goes: you get what you pay for. Unfortunately, this saying is especially true in the world of car washing services. In fact, automatic car wash machines can do more harm than good for your vehicle—potentially causing thousands of dollars in damage. Our local …
As gas prices rise and EV charging stations become more accessible, electric vehicles increase in popularity. Unfortunately, the increased demand and limited supply have also made EV prices spike. As a result, drivers have started taking matters into their own hands—converting their gas-powered vehicles into electric. How Do Electric Vehicle Conversions Work? There are a …
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