Here at Chapel Hill Tire, we genuinely care about our drivers and treat them like family. The Drive Happy Advantage is one way we show how much we care. This free plan protects every tire you buy from the mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire. Learn more about the seven unique advantages you can expect when …
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As summer picks up again, we are seeing drivers come in with questions about trailer hitch installation. While we addressed some of these concerns in last year’s installation FAQ, our local mechanics have a new round of answers to your most popular questions. What Is The Point Of Trailer Hitches On Small Cars? When we think …
Chapel Hill Tire is proud to open the doors to our newest location: Chapel Hill Tire of Durham—(formerly Durham Tire – Hillsborough Street). While we have been serving the Durham community through our Woodcroft Shopping Center location and 10 other convenient shops around the Triangle, we are excited to make our world-class mechanic service more …
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Spring is here, and you know what that means: Warmer weather, flowers in bloom, barbecues in the backyard, and… Pollen. Specifically, that filmy golden layer of pollen that shows up on your car day after day, threatening to cloud your windshield and damage your paint job. And sure, you could break out the hose and …
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Arthur Ward Think back on your time in school, and the teachers you had. You may not even remember quite a few of them. But it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll remember a great teacher, the one that inspired …
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“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.” Henry Ford If variety is the spice of life, then learning must be the meat and potatoes. Whether you’re 14 or 40, continuing to grow and learn is what gives life substance, keeps your mind and body sharp, and gives you something to look …
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When you go to get your car worked on, how do you know that the business you choose is up to par? And how do you know that the fine folks working on your vehicle really know their trade inside and out, and are capable of getting you back on the road without a hitch? …
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One moment, you are safely driving down the road. In an instant, your car is suddenly spinning out of control or veering off the road. This is the terrifying reality for drivers experiencing a tire blowout. The local mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here with everything you need to know about tire blowouts. What …
Potholes have seemed to become an epidemic across the nation. Drivers come in almost every day with trouble from roads. Some issues, like alignment troubles, can build over time. Other damage, like bent rims, can come on suddenly. However, potholes remain a constant nuisance. So, what causes potholes? What can you do about it? Our local …
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Your car battery is essential in getting you where you need to go. Specifically, your battery often needs 12 volts of power to start your vehicle. Our local mechanics are here with a closer look at car battery voltage. 12-Volt DC Battery: The Car Standard “How many volts are in a car battery?” Most vehicles …
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