Category: Tires
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Why you should choose Hong Kong Auto Service the next time you need tires
Did you slide through the end of last winter knowing you’d need tires before the snow flies again? Even though that first snowfall is a ways off yet (or so we hope), now is a good time to start gearing up for that pre-winter tire purchase. When you’re ready, Hong Kong Auto Service is here… Read more
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Go green to save money, help the Earth
When you think about taking care of the environment, cars and trucks probably don’t jump to the top of your “green” list. But there are a variety of ways that drivers can get on the green bandwagon. Getting your car serviced regularly is one of the most important things you can do to minimize emissions… Read more
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Preventive maintenance is key to saving money on car repairs
Spending several hundred dollars every year on vehicles that seem to be running just fine doesn’t sound like a good idea on the surface, but maintaining your car or truck has a big impact on your bottom line. Not only does regular auto repair prevent bigger, costlier repairs, but it preventive maintenance also helps prolong… Read more
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Helping your tires last longer helps save you hundreds of dollars
There are many parts to a car that you can just forget about (unless they break). But your tires can’t be put in this category. There are a host of steps you can take to make them last longer and prevent you from being stranded on the side of the road with a flat or… Read more
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Tire rotations help your tires last longer, which saves you money!
Question: I get my car’s oil changed regularly, but is it worth the time and money to get my tires rotated? Does it even make any difference? Answer: The short answer to these questions is “yes” and “yes.” Getting your tires rotated is definitely worth the time and money, and it makes a big difference on… Read more
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Get your vehicle in shape for summer road trips!
It’s May, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner. Memorial Day means cookouts and parades, and it also means the beginning of summer road trip season. After a long winter, your vehicle needs some TLC before heading out. Here are some suggestions for getting your car road worthy and ready for a long… Read more
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Hong Kong Auto Service is your place for new tires
Question: When I need tires, shouldn’t I look for a place like Pep Boys, Sears, Sam’s Club that offers me the best deal? After all, tires are tires, aren’t they? Answer: Actually, there’s a lot more to it than mounting any old tire on your car. And we have examples to prove it. But first,… Read more
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7 tips for saving money at the pump
Gas prices in the Chicago area were at a record high at the beginning of March—$3.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded. Even though they dipped briefly, they are back on the rise. In fact, AAA predicts that Chicago-area drivers could once again be paying the highest prices in the country by late spring. To… Read more
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Prevent costly issues later by fixing tire leaks now
Driving around this part of Illinois can be hard on our tires. Potholes, road construction, age and mileage can lead to tire damage or slow air leaks. And unfortunately, those leaks can sometimes turn into costly repairs. Here’s a first-hand account of how delaying a $20-30 tire repair led to a repair bill of nearly… Read more
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Nitrogen isn’t a miracle fix for tire pressure
Keeping a handle on tire pressure is an important task for every driver on the road. One trend is to fill tires with up with nitrogen, instead of traditional air, which contains 78% nitrogen. Nitrogen has been used for years in racing tires, commercial and military aircraft tires and heavy-duty equipment tires, so this isn’t… Read more
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Our 5 top tips for maximizing tire life
Ensuring your tires are up to snuff is vital for the safety of you and your passengers. Not only that, tires that are in poor condition or underinflated have a serious drag on your vehicle’s gas mileage. Those considerations, plus the cost of new tires—a full four-tire replacement will cost hundreds of dollars and can… Read more
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Do tires expire? What you need to know about the test of time
Every once in awhile you read or hear a story that makes you skeptical. The events sound too unlikely to be true—more like scare tactics or urban legend than anything. (The frequency of email scare scams have probably made us even more suspicious than before.) We recently heard a story through a tire wholesaler that,… Read more