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As Halloween quickly approaches, the spookiest time of the year is right around the corner with plenty of goblins and ghosts to frighten even the most cheerful souls. However, nothing is more frightening than unwanted vehicle malfunctions or foreseeable failures. Prevent excessive auto repair situations with useful tips on Halloween driver safety coupled with careful driving habits to keep any vehicle rolling through this season. Through proper maintenance and inspections, auto repair does not ...

Prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time with proper maintenance of vehicle lighting to ensure safety. After November 2nd, clocks “fall back” which causes most drivers’ commutes to be in darker lighting, being that dusk will occur during peak hours of evening traffic hours. As winter quickly approaches, vehicle lighting should be inspected to ensure optimum visibility for drivers in dim or inclement conditions that command top quality operations of both lighting and windshield wipers.   E...

1. Tires: Ensure tire pressure is properly serviced and maintained for both lengthy travels and everyday driving. Underinflation of tires can cause unnecessary wear and hardship to tire tread, causing tire failure or malfunctions. If not properly inflated, fuel economy can be severely decreased, causing drivers to lose about .6 miles per gallon due to improper tire conditions. Whether over or under inflated, tires can easily lose traction that could lead to an accident if not addressed. Service...

Don’t let tire problems get in the way this Valentine’s day. How is your tire pressure? Do my tires need to be rotated? Is it time for an alignment? Do I need new tires? While these questions can seem daunting, with the help of tire professionals and various routine self-checks, any driver can maintain proper tire care and not miss that big date this Valentine’s Day. From tire rotations to air pressure, learning what signals might indicate tire replacement or repair is important for every ve...

When considering the safety of your vehicle what features first come to mind? Perhaps airbags, or maybe seatbelts, but what about tires? Easily overlooked, tires are undoubtedly one of the most important safety features of any vehicle. No matter where the road may lead, furnishing your vehicle with proper tires to combat any weather condition and driving situation is imperative to vehicle safety. Whether you are coming to an abrupt stop, driving through a light drizzle or going home on the afte...

Many vehicle owners do not take the time to schedule regular oil changes. Regular oil changes are vital to the life of your engine and can extend its performance for years. This is one of the most important and inexpensive things you can do to keep engine protected. Most manufacturers recommend changing your oil every 3,000-6,000 miles, depending on your vehicle use and the type of oil you are using.    Oil Changes are essential to: Lubricate engine to reduce wear and friction Reduce engine...

Whether you are planning a family road trip or staying in town- ensuring routine auto repair is up-to-date this summer is imperative to the performance and safety of every vehicle. Easily distressed by summer weather, vehicles can easily fall into decline without proper auto repair and routine maintenance. Prepare for the long summer ahead with the knowledgeable technicians of Glen's Tires- the premier auto repair and tire dealership in West Valley City, UT. Staying current with scheduled maint...

The temperatures are inching upward, the days are getting longer and the first buds are starting to appear on the trees. Spring is on its way, and  soon it’s going to be time to do a little preventive maintenance on your ride. No need to dread it -- it’s all pretty routine stuff! Air filter - If you haven’t changed your air filter since last year (or can’t remember when you changed it at all), it might be time. It’s an easy and cheap fix, and it pays off in your vehicle’s performance an...

Mother’s Day is going to be here before we know it, and what do you get for the woman who has everything?    At Glen’s Tires, we’ve got decades of experience in maintenance and auto repair in West Valley City, UT. Let us suggest buying  Mom a little peace of mind for Mother’s Day:    Oil Change - Regardless of what Mom is driving these days, a schedule of regular oil changes is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to avoid expensive auto repair in West Valley City, UT. An oil change would...

So we all know that May is devoted to Mother’s Day. In honor of mothers everywhere, here are a few helpful suggestions for you to show mom just how much you care.     1. Oil Change - Getting Mom’s car an oil change would be a nice way to help her get the most miles out of her car. Regular oil changes keep moving parts lubricated, reducing friction and heat buildup, and prevent deposits of sludge and gunk from building up on internal engine assemblies.    2. Wiper Replacement - Even the best ...