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What you need to know about auto upgrades

Not every car owner has the car of their dreams.

Many have had to settle for lesser models, and some have had to buy lemons in order to fit a budget that is conducive to our economy. But for you car owners, who want to optimize your vehicles, and get more for your money, there are options available to improve your car that won’t empty your pockets.

First, before you upgrade, or optimize vehicle performance, it is always best to review the owner’s manual to check the limitations of your vehicle and then see what auto-parts brand that the car manufacturer recommends. This will insure that whatever after-market parts that you choose to install are not only compatible, but won’t over exert your engine’s power.

How often should you rotate your car tires?

Tire to be rotated

You have probably heard that it is important to have your tires periodically rotated. The tire rotation is important to extend the life of your tires and for safety. Tires don't always, hardly ever, wear evenly. Typically the front tires on a front wheel drive car wear faster than the rear tires, and in a rear-wheel drive car, the rear tires wear faster. The load on the car and even the road conditions, how many right or left turns you take etc. all effect how the tires of your car wear. By rotating the tires periodically you will ensure a much more even wear and extend the life of the tires.

LADIES BE SURE YOUR PRINCE CHARMING CAN CHANGE A TIRE

Tonight is the night after months of chatting online, the first date.

The sleek black convertible pulls up into her drive way, top down ready for a night out.  Tall, dark and handsome is walking up to her door with a bouquet of white roses.   The moon is full with an amazing orange, they cruise along a remote country road, Sinatra singing “Summer Wind.”   He was just about to reach over to take her hand.

Out of nowhere, the smooth tunes of Sinatra are replaced with the thumping noise of a flat tire.