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Author: cwtaylor

20 Oct

I like to do the auto maintenance on my older car myself. I am confident in my abilities and can tackle most minor repairs and part replacements when they come up. However, some motorists may need more guidance regarding do-it-yourself auto maintenance. Below is some useful information about the different car battery types and helpful tips on dealing with corrosion and maintenance in Plymouth Meeting,...

15:41 / Auto Maintenance
29 Sep

Today’s vehicles use a lot of sophisticated technology in their engine designs to provide both more power and fewer emissions. Utilizing the more efficient fuel injection system over the outdated carbureted system helps achieve this balance. This fuel delivery system is more efficient and provides many benefits for your vehicle. Still, it needs regular maintenance to operate successfully. Common symptoms that your automobile needs fuel...

09:28 / Fuel System
15 Sep

I don’t know about you, but I am ready for autumn. Bring on the chilly nights, the hats, gloves, and scarves, because I can’t wait. I love working outside in the coolness of fall. Raking up leaves and drinking hot cider around the fire pit makes me feel great. Want to make your car feel great too? Here’s a great Autumn Car Care Tip that...

20:16 / Auto Maintenance
31 Jul

It’s just about that time of year again. Students are making lists and buying supplies to be ready for the start of the fall semester. Whether you go to college in town, or across the country, make sure your vehicle is up to the task. Routine auto maintenance should never be skipped or overlooked, no matter how busy your schedule gets. Here are some back-to-school...

08:55 / Auto Maintenance
29 Jul

With the summer temperatures continuing to rise, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to stay cool in your car. A good start would be to schedule a Service with your Auto Repair Shop to have a Coolant Flush and an A/C Service. Having them replace the Cabin Air Filter and do a Refrigerant Recharge may help your car's A/C stay...

13:58 / Auto A/C
09 Jun

The condition of your tires has a direct impact on the efficiency, performance, and most importantly, the safety of your vehicle. Tires take a real beating while driving. Hazardous road conditions, incorrect air pressure, extreme temperatures, and even ‘normal wear’, all contribute to the degradation of your tires. As the tread wears down, you can lose traction and braking ability. This means that it may...

20:37 / Tires
27 Apr

The state of Pennsylvania requires vehicles to undergo annual motor vehicle Safety Inspection and Emission Inspection to ensure that they are safe to operate on the road. These safety inspections can help reduce vehicle failures and accidents on the motorways that may cause injuries or death. Only authorized PennDOT Inspection Stations, like Plymouth Auto & Tire Center, can provide your Pennsylvania Vehicle Safety and Emission...

06:56 / State Inspection
29 Mar

While spring is traditionally the season to rejuvenate your garden after the cold of winter, you should not forget something else: spring auto repair and maintenance. The winter months were also hard on your car, and it probably needs a couple of inspections, an oil change, a service, a few system checks, and maybe also a new set of tires. Plymouth Tire and Auto Center...

18:10 / Auto Maintenance
17 Feb

The best way to handle an auto repair is to not need one in the first place. Sounds easy enough, right? The number one way to prevent a breakdown is with proper preventative maintenance done by professionals. In this article, we will feature four expert auto repair tips explaining what you must do for your vehicle if you want to prevent future breakdowns. Auto Repair Tips Top...

07:35 / Auto Repair
02 Feb

Waymo test vehicles are requiring less human intervention, Calif. DMV says. Waymo’s self-driving test vehicles are relying less on humans and are miles ahead of the pack when in comes to driver takeover rates, requiring a human take the wheel about 1,000 times less frequently than some competitors. On Wednesday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles released its second annual summary of autonomous vehicle driver disengagement reports -- defined as situations where a human must intervene while the car is in driverless mode. Waymo, the stand-alone self-driving technology company spun out from Google, reported a decrease in the rate of driver takeovers from 0.0008 per mile driven in 2015 to 0.0002 in 2016.
14:47 / New Technology