Cold weather can create all sorts of trouble for your vehicle. You might find your low tire pressure light on as the air begins to compress. Perhaps your battery light comes on as the cold makes it challenging for your vehicle to start. However, one less noticeable effect of the cold weather is radiator damage. …
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Chapel Hill Tire’s annual giving challenge is a great way to have fun and support local charities Building on the success of their first 12 Days of Kindness giving challenge in 2020, the folks at Chapel Hill Tire have found ways to make this year’s event even more fun, more engaging, and more beneficial to …
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Thank you for inspiring us to live our values in every part of our lives. “I don’t just live out Chapel Hill Tire’s values at work. I take them home with me, and I live them out in my personal life every single day,” said Jess Cervantes. From spending time with friends and family, to …
UNC Field Hockey star inspires us to strive for excellence in all we do. UNC Women’s Field Hockey star Erin Matson continuously strives for excellence both on and off the field. As captain of the Tar Heels National Championship Field Hockey Team, she is an exemplary athlete. As an advertising and public relations major at …
We believe happy employees create the happy customers who create a thriving business When Monday morning rolls around, Chapel Hill Tire’s family of employees has good reason to get out of bed with a smile. Waking up feeling rested after having a weekend with their families, they drive into work happy — knowing that whatever …
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What are those numbers are numbers on the side of your car’s tires? Your tires’ age can have a number of effects on your vehicle’s performance and safety. As tires age, they’re more likely to develop cracks inside and outside of them that can harm your control over the vehicle, reduce fuel efficiency, and increase …
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As the weather cools down, you might find your car struggling to start. How do you jump-start a car battery? Is it safe? Can jump-starting another battery drain your own? The mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here to answer all of your questions about batteries. Why Do So Many Car Batteries Die in the …
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When you switch to a hybrid car, you might feel like everything you used to know about car care has changed. There are some similarities and differences when it comes to hybrid maintenance. The mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here with a guide to the service your hybrid vehicle needs. Hybrid Battery Maintenance and …
Like most mechanics and auto technicians, the experts at Chapel Hill Tire recommend looking over your tires once a month to ensure they look healthy. On occasion, drivers will find that one of their tires has suddenly gone bald of tread. What causes this strange tire phenomenon? Here is a look at 7 possible problems …
As some of the newest and most innovative vehicles on the road, Teslas can leave drivers with a lot of questions once something goes wrong. We often have drivers ask: Can my flat Tesla tire be patched? How do you patch Tesla tires? What makes Tesla tires different? The professional mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire …