Winter Doesn't Have To Be Dreary!

Hopefully you've noticed some of our recent ads featuring company president Brent Vaught and the headline "Locally Owned & Professionally Managed Since 1981."  Maybe you've even wondered what that means or why is that important to say? Well, here's why we think it's important.  When Kevin Vaught (Brent's father) opened the doors to the original AutoTire Car Care Center in 1981, he quickly earned a reputation for professionalism and customer-lead quality satisfaction in serving many of the

There's very little doubt that Indiana's summer heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic, will all take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of the brutal cold of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance...and keep the fun in summertime driving! Some of the following tips are easy DIYers while others require a skilled auto technician. Air Conditioning A marginally operating system will fail in hot

If you feel your car vibrating or shaking when taking off from a stop or when pulling onto the interstate, there could be all kinds of reasons and associated problems. We'll try to identify the most likely causes of the vibrations which are actually warning signs of much bigger (and more expensive) failures if not fixed soon enough. A car shaking when driving can often mean something different than a car that vibrates when stopped so you’ll want to pay attention to when the vibrations are

Overdue for an oil change or a brake inspection? Whatever the service, by postponing necessary maintenance, you may be causing extensive damage to your vehicle and increasing the chance of a breakdown. With National Car Care Month in April upon us, the non-profit Car Care Council suggests you stop stalling and get your vehicle serviced today. “Many people don’t realize the consequences of putting off needed vehicle maintenance. Not only can neglecting vehicle service cause safety issues if

Icy windshields slowing with your morning commute? Let's face it, NOBODY likes scraping ice off your windshield. So why not save yourself the trouble and rub a raw onion half on your windows and windshield the night before a big freeze? This odd little car hack will keep that evil frost from forming on the glass. Another way to avoid ice? Cover your windshield with rubber bath mats. Icy door locks causing entry troubles? There are a couple ways to quickly unfreeze your lock so you can get

Winter driving can be especially tricky here in Central Indiana. We never really know when we will awaken to snow (or ice) covered roads making our morning commute all the more treacherous. AutoTire Car Care advises our customers to keep these 5 simple tips in mind before the next big storm rolls thru. Of course, we are ready to help you with any or all of these tips if you aren't up for doing them yourself. Keep the Battery in Good Shape Your vehicle's battery is especially hard hit when the

You already know this. And we know you already know this. But we are going to say it again anyway.... Keeping up with your vehicle’s maintenance is an extremely important part of keeping your car running right. But often times it’s exactly these maintenance services that seem to get the backseat treatment! The older we get, the busier we get, and the busier we get, the less likely we are to bring our cars to the shop when everything seems to be working right. The truth of the matter is,

Fall weekends are perfect for heading out on a road trip.  Fall is the ideal time to take a road trip in the Midwest. The temperature drops, leaves start to change colors, and people head out to see Mother Nature put on one of her best shows of the year. Shades of copper, burgundy, and golden yellow overtake the green leaves of summer slowly creeping from north to south. There are plenty of places around the U.S. to see the hues in all their glory, but here are our five not-to-miss fall drives

A dead battery happens to all of us. We take care of our cars and are diligent with service, but accidentally leaving an interior light on overnight creates a big headache the next morning. But if you know what to do next, jumping or replacing a battery doesn’t seem like such a daunting challenge. Although jumping will usually do the trick, older and less healthy batteries could end up causing all sorts of issues. Here what to do if you have a lifeless car on your hands. If Your Battery Is