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Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S Tire: A safe, all season tire

In Tires & Wheels by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

When hitting the road, it’s important for drivers and passengers to feel safe. A lot of high quality tires offer this protection.  It’s one of the many reasons why we recommend the Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S Tire.  If you’re in the market for tires that are good for your budget, are high quality, and offer great mileage, take this …

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Sludge buildup and how it impacts the engine

In Vehicle Maintenance by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Updated July 26, 2024 Sludge buildup is a recurring issue in some vehicles. Sludge — old, thick oil that is sticking to the engine — can get sucked into solenoids and other components, causing them to go bad. Some vehicles are prone to sludge buildup. It also depends on the driving style. This problem can impact the engine and how …

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Rear differential repairs offered at HomeTowne

In Automotive Diagnostics by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Noises can tell us a lot about car problems. Some may indicate that rear differential repairs are needed. One technician recently installed a new rear differential on a 1998 Pontiac Firebird. The car was brought in when the driver noticed a rotational noise from the rear. At first, we thought the universal joints — also known as u-joints — were …

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Signs that your car needs a new clutch

In Uncategorized by HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire

Last month, a customer brought in their 2005 Volvo S60 after noticing that it wasn’t accelerating correctly. Ray, one of our technicians, took it for a test drive and could feel the clutch slipping when he went up hill. After checking out the car, he determined that it needed a new one. A new pressure plate and flywheel had to …