Maintenance
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Hey Wallingford - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That'...Published on: Apr 22, 2010 -
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Wallingford, Connecticut, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine bel...Published on: May 26, 2010 -
Sometimes we hear people in Wallingford say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, ...Published on: Jun 02, 2010 -
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Wallingford Tire & Auto in Wall...Published on: Jul 15, 2010 -
If you've ever been driving around Wallingford and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just pu...Published on: Jul 30, 2010 -
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Wallingford car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Wallingford, Connecticut, folks are h...Published on: Aug 18, 2010 -
If you're reading this article in Wallingford, Connecticut, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your profes...Published on: Sep 22, 2010 -
At Wallingford Tire & Auto we've had a lot of Wallingford customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for s...Published on: Dec 02, 2010 -
As Wallingford consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Connecticut, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old ...Published on: Dec 10, 2010
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Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Wallingford?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpas...Published on: Mar 08, 2011 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Mar 17, 2011 -
If you are a driver in Wallingford and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil...Published on: May 04, 2011 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Wallingford Tire & Auto for a checkup and he said th...Published on: May 24, 2011 -
These days many people in the Wallingford area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with...Published on: Jun 01, 2011
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Myths passed around our Wallingford, Connecticut community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding groun...Published on: Jul 14, 2011 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Wallingford. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organ...Published on: Sep 16, 2011 -
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Wallingford area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Wallingford drivers have experienced ...Published on: Sep 27, 2011 -
People in Wallingford have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much h...Published on: Dec 23, 2011 -
The median age for cars in the Wallingford, Connecticut area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Wallingford Tire & Auto we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. ...Published on: Mar 08, 2012 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Wallingford drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedul...Published on: Apr 04, 2012