Category: Tires
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Smoking Tires: What You Need to Know and What to Do
What to Do When Smoke Starts Coming From Your Tire While Driving Picture this: You’re driving down the road headed toward Miscellany Trivia Night in downtown Louisville when suddenly you notice smoke coming from your tire. And while this can be an alarming, unusual occurrence, it’s also a clear sign of a problem that requires…
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Cold Weather and Tires: What You Need to Know
Cold Weather and Tires: How Cold Weather Affects Your Tires and How to Keep Them in Good Condition Burrr… the weather is cold here in Shelbyville and the surrounding areas. And this winter weather can take a toll on your vehicle’s tires. So, it’s important to make proper care and maintenance a top priority. Because…
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TPMS: What Your Meineke Mechanic Wants You to Know
Understanding TPMS: Why it Matters to You and Your Vehicle Here in Elizabethtown, Technology goes a long way to making our lives better and easier; from rescue drones to our car’s TPMS. But what does it mean if your Meineke mechanic mentions TPMS? And how does it help you and your car or truck? When…
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Spare Tire: Your Best Friend When You Need it Most
The Importance of Having a Spare Tire and Making Sure it’s Ready When You Need It. Here in Elizabethtown, a flat tire can happen anytime, anywhere, leaving you stranded if you’re not prepared. So, having a spare tire in your car or truck is an essential safety measure. Because it can save you from waiting…
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Donuts? Vehicle Tire or Delicious Food: Meineke Explains
What do Donuts Have to Do With Your Car or Truck? Here in Louisville, we love a good donut. But, what do donuts have to do with or car or truck? Well, there is a specific spare tire that is referred to as a donut. A donut spare tire, also known as a space-saver or…
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Tire Blowout While Driving! Your Best Advice From Meineke
What to Do During a Tire Blowout While Driving Picture this: Your driving merrily down Outer Loop this holiday season here in Louisville heading home from Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël when suddenly… BOOM! You’ve had a blowout. And while experiencing a tire blowout can be an alarming situation, staying calm and taking the right…
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New Tire or Retread Tire: What You Need to Know
New or Retread: The Best Tire for Your Vehicle and Your Wallet Here in Radcliff, we know how to stretch a dollar. And when it come to finding the best prices on gas, groceries, and more, we know how to get it done. So when it come time to replace the tires on our cars…
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Mission Critical: Equipping Your Car with a Spare Tire
Why Having a Spare Tire Is an Essential Part of Vehicle Safety When it comes to vehicle safety, most people focus on seatbelts, airbags, and advanced driver-assistance systems. However, here in Louisville, one crucial element often overlooked is the spare tire. But, having a spare tire isn’t just an optional convenience—it’s an essential part of…
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Tire Balance and Rotation: Your Car’s Maintenance Essentials
Why Tire Balance and Rotation Are Essential for Your Vehicle’s Tire Maintenance One of the spooky times that’s enjoyable this Halloween is the Spooky Time on Main in Downtown Nicholasville. And the one’s we want to avoid are the spooky, “bumpy rides” we get when our tires are out of balance. But, there’s a way…
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Your Dashboard Warning Lights: Everything You Need to Know
What Do Your Dashboard Warning Lights Mean? Imagine you were on your way to St. Matthews’s Halloween in Brown Park when your dashboard suddenly lit up with symbols. What are they? And what do they mean? But, even more importantly, what should you do when they light up? To answer these questions, the experts at…