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There are several components on your vehicle that forbid you from driving when they wear out.  Your brakes are not one of those components. Unfortunately, brakes can function far beyond the point of safety and performance. STOP and think about how many times a day you put your foot on the brake pedal.  Your braking system is responsible for bringing thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and of course, people to a safe stop hundreds of times in a single day.  But how do you know when it’s time ...

Tire tread separation is a potentially dangerous condition wherein the tread of the tire separates itself from the casing or body of the tire. Most all of the tires made for the cars, light trucks, mini vans and SUVs that we drive today are steel belted radial tires. The most common defect in steel belted radial tires is tire tread separation. One of the most common complaints or problems that drivers have in regard to their tires is that they notice that the car shakes at a certain speed. Any ...

Vehicles registered in the State of Texas are required to receive an annual inspection. All vehicle inspections include a comprehensive safety inspection to ensure basic road worthiness.  Any vehicle registered in a county classified by Federal EPA as being in nonattainment status (17) are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection. The cost of the annual inspection is determined by the county of registration and the what type of inspection is required. Gasoline pow...

It goes without saying that no matter what size tire your vehicle requires, quality new tires typically are not cheap. That being said, there are several basic ways to protect your new or used tire investment. First and foremost, consider improving your driving habits. If you have driving habits that include fast turns, fast starts and fast stops, be aware that all these actions cause more tire wear. Driving at excessive speeds will also limit your tire tread life. Speeding generates more heat ...