Important Winter Auto Services
Winter can be a tough time for your vehicle. Between cold and icy conditions and slick roads treated with corrosive salt and chemicals, harsh cold weather can really do a number on you if you are unprepared. When it comes to car care, you can end up saving yourself hundreds of dollars every year by…
Dobbs Fixed Forever Warranties: A Tradition of Excellence
At Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, we have built our business on the foundation of excellent service delivered at great prices. We want our customers to walk away feeling confident that their vehicle has been in great hands and that all of the repairs we make are done at an elite level. For those reasons,…
How to Check Your Engine Oil
Follow along with Roger in this quick tutorial on the importance of the level and condition of your engine oil to ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of your vehicle. First, locate your engine oil dipstick. Remove it from the engine block and wipe the oil away with a cloth. Note the hash marks that…
Discover How TPMS Helps Maintain Proper Tire Pressure
The tire pressure maintenance system is installed in newer vehicles that will help you maintain proper air pressure. There’s a sensor built inside the wheel that transmits the tire’s pressure to your dashboard. A light will come on if the air pressure is too low. In the winter, tires tend to lose pressure. When you…
Learn Where to Find the Proper Air Pressure for Your Tires
Steve is here to focus on where to find the proper air pressure to put in your vehicle’s tires. There is a misconception that this information is on the side of the sidewall of the tire itself. That number is the maximum for the tire but not the pressure for your particular vehicle once that…
Top 10 Things to Keep in Your Vehicle During the Winter Season
It seems we tend to over-prepare for winter storm predictions that never amount to anything and downplay the ones that end up wreaking havoc. The best thing we can do is be prepared in advance of any inclement weather prediction. A good rule of thumb is to use Halloween as a reminder date. On this…
Coolant System Warning Signs
You may notice the warning light in your dashboard come on briefly when you start your engine and then disappear (this is normal), but if it stays on, pay attention. The wavy lines and thermometer are an indicator that an issue has been detected. It may be that the coolant level is too low. If…
Warning Signs of Tire Failure You Can’t Afford to Miss
Driving on bald, low tread or worn tires will not only cost you more at the pump but could also put you, your passengers and other motorists in great danger. Bald tires can lead to hydroplaning on a wet road. Lack of tread leaves you without the ability to brake efficiently or gain traction in…
From the Garage: Get to Know Delbert
This month’s “From the Garage” puts our spotlight on Delbert Crenshaw, Assistant Store Manager at Dobbs Plaza 21. Delbert has been a loyal associate, friend and smiling face with our company for nearly 27 years. On May 2nd, Delbert retires and drives off into the…
