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How to deal with sun glare

In News by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

It’s that time of the year where the sun is at a bad angle and blinds drivers during their commute. We have a few suggestions for how you can address the sun glare. Sun glare tips: HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire is an authorized Michelin and BFGoodrich tire dealer located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Automotive repair services are performed on all …

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Are animals living in your car?

In News by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Are animals making themselves at home in your vehicle? As the cooler temperatures begin to creep in, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for various creatures that seek shelter in or near it. “I’ve removed anything from mice, rats, squirrels, and their nests,” HomeTowne Auto Repair and Tire Owner ST Billingsley said. “I’ve removed cats, snakes, and …

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Is your battery light on?

In Automotive Diagnostics, News by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

If your battery light comes on or flickers on your dashboard, it could be a sign of an alternator going bad. The alternator is driven by the engine to produce electricity to run the accessories in a vehicle and recharge the battery. Some common problems that could lead to an alternator not working correctly can be normal wear and tear, …

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Signs that your starter is going bad

In Vehicle Maintenance by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Click. Click. Click. It’s a dreaded sound for many drivers, especially when they are trying — unsuccessfully — to start their car. This is also a telltale sign that a vehicle’s starter is going bad. A bad starter is one reason why a car won’t start. Having a dead battery or the alternator going bad are other possibilities. What are …

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Brakes and the Virginia Safety Inspection

In Brakes by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Bringing your vehicle in for the Virginia safety inspection is one way you can protect yourself and others. The brakes of your vehicle have to be working properly in order to pass the yearly requirement. Problems with brakes There can’t be a soft brake pedal. A hard brake pedal or a vehicle having a hard time stopping can be caught …