If your car’s air conditioning system stops working this summer, you may think that you need a simple AC refrigerant recharge. Unfortunately, automotive AC repairs often require much more. Here is a comprehensive look at vehicle air conditioning repair and why recharges are often just the first step. AC Trouble: The Symptoms vs The Problems …
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You have probably noticed your car dusted yellow at some point this year from the pollen. While you might think pollen only hurts the look of your car and triggers your allergies, it can have serious implications for your vehicle’s health. If you want to keep your car protected from pollen, you’ll need more than …
Brakes are one of the core safety features necessary for keeping you protected on the road. However, your braking system requires frequent care to avoid trouble. Fixing your brake issue requires you to address the problem at its source. Here is a look at the 5 most common causes of brake issues and what you …
It is no secret that vehicle troubles are less than ideal. The worst-case scenario for many drivers is finding themselves with a blown engine. So can your engine problems be repaired? Is an engine replacement worth it? Or should you invest in a new vehicle? The mechanics at Chapel Hill Tire are here to answer …
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When planning your summer vacation, a trailer hitch may be a key feature to help you along the way. Not all vehicles come equipped with a trailer hitch—however, most cars have some towing capacity. Thankfully, if your vehicle did not come with this feature, you can have a trailer hitch installed at a local mechanic …
While the days have started to warm up this spring, we have only gotten a small taste of what the warmer seasons’ heat has to offer. Unfortunately, this can spell trouble for drivers without a properly functioning air conditioner. Here is a closer look at what you need to do to get your car’s AC …
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Annual inspections can seem daunting for some drivers. You might be wondering about every minor vehicle issue and whether or not it will prevent you from passing. For peace of mind, you can read our breakdown of everything checked during your NC annual vehicle inspection. Thankfully, NC annual car inspections are designed with safety in …
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As the summer season approaches, you might be eager to hop into your car and head to all of the places you wanted to visit over the past year. However, cars left sitting for too long raise a few concerns that can put your vehicle and your safety at risk. Before you hit the road, …
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If you feel ready for the spring and summer seasons, you might be (finally) preparing your vehicle for longer drives. With quarantine leaving many cars dormant while the cold weather depleted their charge, drivers (perhaps now more than ever) are finding their car batteries failing. So what can you do when you are left stranded …
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Here at Chapel Hill Tire, we work to keep our customers up-to-date on automotive industry insights. While some weeks we get to share uplifting information, this week we are here to discuss a more serious problem facing drivers: catalytic converter theft. Here is everything you need to know about this issue and what you can …
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