Do you own a Mercedes or BMW? Then it’s important to know if the model of your vehicle has one battery – or two. The Mercedes S550 is one model that has two batteries; one to start the engine, and another – called the auxiliary battery – to run the car. We recently had a Mercedes S550 in the shop …
Make sure your vehicle is ready for the winter – what to look for
The colder months are approaching in Virginia, and with that cold comes snow, ice, and changing road conditions. As a driver in the Northern Virginia area, it’s always a good idea to keep your eye on the condition of your vehicle. Especially as a driver in the Washington, D.C. area you need to be following the severe service intervals per …
Regular maintenance can save you money on car repairs
Chances are, that whenever possible, you’re trying to save money – particularly when it comes to big ticket items like car repair. While some car repair is unavoidable – like normal wear and tear on the vehicle, or getting into a road incident – there are actually ways that you can avoid major repair work. In order to do …
Getting the most out of your tires, with regular maintenance
When one of our service advisors or a manufacturers says that you’ll get a certain number of miles out of a set of tires, do they really mean it? The answer is yes – as long as you care for the vehicle properly. We recently had a customer come in for service with a set of Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires …
When is a tire repairable?
When you’ve got a hole, nail or tear in your tire, there’s a possibility it can be repaired. One of our General Service Technicians from HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire has some tips on how to determine if your tire is repairable – or not. The first thing we do is a tread depth gauge of the outer, middle, and …
HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire employees enjoy fun in the sun, and some BBQ
HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire employees enjoyed some time out in the summer sun at a BBQ cookout this week. Automotive technician Keith Clausson was the day’s chef, using a smoker he made himself, to cook ribs, pulled pork, meatloaf, bacon-covered meatballs and much more for the shop. We love when our employees share their many talents – especially when …
HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire learn more about catalytic converters
At HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire we recently hosted an employee training with a Tenneco rep about catalytic converters, shocks and struts, and other aftermarket vehicle parts. Tenneco is the world’s largest manufacturer of aftermarket vehicle parts. During the training, our technicians and service writers learned some interesting facts that will help them to better diagnose and understand vehicle issues. “We …
HomeTowne celebrates National Tire Safety Week, May 29 – June 4
On May 29 through June 4, HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire will be celebrating National Tire Safety Week. National Tire Safety Week is an excellent chance for you to have your tires inspected to make sure that they’re keeping you safe out on the road, or to get your tires repaired or replaced. “It’s a reminder to make sure you’ve …
Customer review of the BFGoodrich g-Force Comp tires
Our customer Ashley came to HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire to replace her tires recently, and opted for the BFGoodrich g-Force Comp tires on her Mazda 3. Here’s what she had to say about her new tires, and how they perform on the road. “I can’t say more things about how much I love about them. When it comes to …
5 signs it’s time to replace your shocks and struts
Yes, the winter has finally subsided with it’s cold, ice, and snow piles. But while the cold weather has gone away, the damage the winter inflicted on your cat hasn’t. With the large potholes and other damage your car has endured, it may be time to replace your shocks and struts. These are 5 signs that it’s time to get …
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