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The importance of wheel alignments

In Vehicle Alignment by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

You can get the most out of your vehicle’s tires through one check: wheel alignments. Wheel alignments help prevent premature tire wear. Tires can get out of alignment due to several conditions: So, having this service performed on a regular basis helps tires last as long as possible. It also allows them to wear evenly across the tread. We recommend …

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Is my disc brake caliper seizing up?

In Brakes by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Updated June 8, 2026 Does it feel like your vehicle is having trouble accelerating? The symptom could be tied to a few issues.  Sometimes, acceleration problems are linked to the braking system. A disc brake caliper seizing up could be the culprit. What is the caliper in a disc brake? The caliper sits on the brake rotor and is attached …