Granite City Auto Repair

Carbon deposits are inevitable, and many automotive professionals don’t take them seriously because they consider carbon to just be a part of engine operation. But when left untreated, carbon buildup can cost vehicle owners more at the pump, and it can lead to expensive and labor-intensive repairs.  That’s what we want to help you avoid! For those that like to “cut to the chase” on how to best minimize carbon buildup, O’Brien Tire & Auto Care recommends that you: Be sure you are changing your oil every 3,000 miles for conventional or semi-synthetic vehicles; or 5,000 miles for synthetic oil changes; and Cleaning additives or treatments such as BG fuel induction service or MOA/EPR (a “shampoo and conditioner” additive) help with keeping the moving components in the best condition long term.     If you like all that “techy” stu ... read more

With today’s sky-high fuel prices, here are some fuel efficiency tips that save you money With no end in sight on rising gas prices, maximizing your fuel efficiency is essential these days. Conserve fuel, lower fuel emissions, extend the life of your vehicle, and keep more money in your pocket with these tips. Maintain the proper tire pressure.  Improperly inflated tires (over or under inflated tires) add more wear to your tires and puts more pressure on your engine, requiring more fuel to operate.  It also wears out your tires quicker.  Properly inflated tires can save 11 cents a gallon per NHTSA. Change air filters regularly.  This ensures the engine performs at top efficiency.  Also, your air filter determines the quality and quantity of clean air the engine receives.  The engine air filter is different than your oil filter. Use the right oil/routine oil changes.  Car oil ... read more

Be ready for anything! The WeatherReady® is Goodyear’s best all-weather traction tire, for Mother Nature's worst. Now you can feel confident with superior performance in even the harshest weather conditions. With an asymmetric tread pattern and sweeping traction grooves to evacuate water and deliver excellent wet traction, you can feel confident in having control during Midwest rainy seasons with predictable traction and an added benefit of noise reduction — two promises these tires actually do live up to. As the tire wears, Evolving Traction® Grooves transition from deep grooves to wide grooves to help displace water and slush for more confident control on slick and slippery roads. This Evolving Traction Groove technology opens differently in different conditions, which is the reason the tire transitions effectively from warm weather to cold, according to Goodyear. It’s a little physical cheat that allows the tires to be suited to both cold and warm we ... read more

On October 24, 2019, O’Brien Tire & Auto Care receives Mayor’s Proclamation for its 90 years’ service as a small business in Granite City. Click the Mayor's Proclamation photo to view it in full

We are what I like to refer to as the TRIPLE CROWN of the autocare industry in the Metro-East. When motorists are looking for a repair shop they can trust, looking for a shop that has already been approved by the most recognized giants in the auto industry is the best way for shops to distinguish themselves from all the rest, which makes it very easy for motorists to know if they are a shop focused on delivering personalized service, are held to higher standards, provide exceptional and reliable customer service, stand behind the work they do, and treat their customers like family. O’Brien Tire and Auto Care is the TRIPLE CROWN in the industry because we have been approved by or certified by all three: AAA approved auto care center NAPA Auto Care center Technet which falls under the Advance Auto or Carquest Auto Parts umbrella What that means to the consumer is that O’Brien Tire & Auto Care has passed the rigorous inspection into the shop’s practices, competence, and cu ... read more