Granite City Auto Repair

  Brrr… It’s cold outside.  While you are nice and toasty inside, your vehicle will struggle in the colder weather.  Having a vehicle that is properly winterized is critical to its operation and your safety.  Driving on snow and ice is difficult when you don’t have enough traction on your tires, causes longer stopping distances, causing fender benders as you find yourself uncontrollably sliding into another car.  When poor road conditions exist, preparing your vehicle ahead for the weather will make your driving experience as safe and as stress-free as possible.  Here’s a few key items to prepare your vehicle for winter. #1.  A good set of tires with ample tread depth provides the best possible grip along with better stopping ability.  Bald tires have no stopping ability.  Be sure your tires are properly inflated.  Stop by O’Brien’s. We will be glad to discuss the current condition of your tires an ... read more