Summer’s over, and with the cold weather coming, it’s important to be on top of your car’s maintenance. During the fall and winter, one common issue car owners face is the temperature light turning on. Since this light can indicate your engine is overheating, car owners should know the top four reasons why this light …
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The service covered by your car insurance company will largely depend on the type of coverage you’ve chosen. Policies have different parts that cover different expenses. You may have one section of the policy reserved for repairing your vehicle after an accident. Another section of the policy is set aside for other vehicle repairs. If …
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If you own a car, you’ve likely experienced trouble at one point or another getting it to start. No matter how many times you push the start button or how hard you turn the key, your car just won’t respond. As frustrating as this can be, especially when you have important plans, most know to …
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The most common belt in modern cars is the serpentine belt. This long snake-like piece of rubber keeps the alternator, power steering pump, and AC in working condition. On some vehicles, it’s also the source of power for the water pump. If you haven’t already figured it out, your car desperately needs this belt. While …
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day due to the lack of visibility. Unfortunately, not all roads are well-lit, leading to an increase in accidents. That’s why headlights are such a crucial component of the safety and performance of your vehicle. As you look for a new vehicle or consider upgrading …
Each year, North Carolina requires vehicles registered in the state to pass an annual safety inspection. This inspection must be done 90 days before the vehicle’s registration is up for renewal. A licensed mechanic checks the vehicle’s brakes, tires, headlights, and other important components and systems. For many drivers, part of the annual safety inspection …
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 622 motor vehicle traffic fatalities were caused by tire-related crashes in 2021. As the saying goes, your tires are the only thing between you and the road. As a result, it’s essential that you understand how to buy the correct tires for your vehicle and maintain them …
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The summer heat can be brutal on the components inside your car battery. The heat under the hood (or trunk, for some) significantly rises in temperature, which increases the risk of battery failure. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence during the hotter months, and over the summer, many North Carolina drivers find themselves stuck on …
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The Chapel Hill Tire crew has been staying very busy since the last newsletter, and have two exciting announcements to make! First, we’ve recently opened the doors to our 11th location — this time in Durham, in the former Durham Tire location at 2504 Hillsborough Road. Larry Powell, the President of Durham Tire, had this …
Seventy years ago, the world was a very different place. The Hudson Hornet was the most popular car on the market, “How Much is that Doggie in the Window” was climbing the Billboard Top 100 charts, and television sets across the country were tuning in to I Love Lucy to see the birth of Little …
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