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A highly important factor in ensuring the longevity of your tires is maintaining proper wheel alignment. A car with proper wheel alignment will give a smooth and comfortable ride that will be vibration-free and void of any drifting that can occur, when wheel alignment is incorrect. When a car is being aligned, it is actually the suspension that is being tuned and not the wheels and tires. However, it is important how your car's wheels and tires are directed and angled in the end. There are four...

With fluctuating fuel prices soaring higher each day, we will do almost anything to save money on transportation especially when it comes to conserving fuel.   However, traditional tips such as turning off the air conditioning and driving slowly are not the only ways to conserve gas mileage. In fact there are many simple, painless steps any vehicle owner can take to ensure their car is operating as efficiently as possible with minimal effort. Taking these steps to conserve gas mileage will not ...

Before you hit the road this summer let us assist you in making yourself aware of a few important inspections and checks you can make to prepare yourself for those long, hot road trips. With a quick pre-trip vehicle check-up it is easy to determine how road-ready a vehicle is before experiencing problems on vacation or during travels. Conducting a vehicle inspection before leaving will help to avoid troublesome repairs and prevent potential safety hazards that result from a breakdown far from h...

When you hear the word seatbelt, what is the first thing you think? Safety. When you hear the word tires, what is the first thing you think? Most people do not think of safety, however, they should. Tires are the most important safety feature of a vehicle, thus, without proper maintenance they cannot properly perform. Would you drive around without your seat belt on? Would you take a trip without a full tank of gas? Some safety features are more obvious than others, but it is important to consi...

Keeping a well-maintained vehicle can be difficult. From brake checks to oil changes, car maintenance can easily transform from a semi-scheduled chore to a heavy burden. With a busy schedule and tight budget routine auto repairs and check-ups are easily skipped or forgotten all together. However, how important is changing your tires when their treads are bare? Imagine you are driving down a curvy road on your way home from work. A slight drizzle mists over your windshield and you fail to see a ...

Summer driving is an American pastime.  From cruising the lakeshore to holiday weekenders, and every mile in-between we love the freedom of being behind the wheel.  Van's Tire & Service has five convenient full service centers to help you get your car ready for safe, reliable summer driving.  Here are some basic maintenance items  Van's Tire & Service suggests you check out before heading into the sun:   ·         Your air filter - An engine is a big pump, taking in lots of air, mixing  it with...