Crosse Auto Repair

How did we get along without these cool sensors? The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette was the first American car to be equipped with the TPMS sensors. TPMS seems to be a fairly commonly used acronym, but what do each of the letters stand for? Let us know in the comments.  

With summer weather here, many of us are busy on our days off traveling to meet up with family or friends for some fun. But what do you do when your vehicle's tire goes flat? If the damage is within the repair area... great. What options do you have when the damage it outside of the repair area? That depends on the type of vehicle you have. If you have a rear-wheel or front-wheel drive vehicle, you will be able to just replace 2 tires. If you have a four-wheeled vehicle then all four tires will need to be replaced at once. The reason for replacing all four tires is that the computer and the differential work together to send the right amount of torque to your wheels to maximize control. When one tire is a different size (includes tire wear) the car will work too hard. Drive this way too long and the drivetrain will wear out. A very costly situation! Don't forget that when replacing tires, on any vehicle, an alignment is crucial to helping the tires, that you just invested in ... read more

Hard to argue with these facts

The tires on our vehicles are put through a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. They also have to perform in all kinds of weather and a variety of temperatures! Be sure to check your tires for wear and tear because you never know what may be happening inside the tire as well

Have you ever taken a good look at the sides of your tires? There is so much information there! The chart below helps to explain the information that you will see about the tires on your vehicle