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Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars actually work. It’s to be expected. Even an older car is a complex machine with many sub-assemblies that all work together to move it down the road. As a result, drivers tend to be a little intimidated by auto repair and often tend to not inform themselves by asking the necessary questions of a tech or a garage. Too often, that ends up being a big mistake. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really should know before any auto repair ...

Differential Service – Why Is It Important?    Of all the various things on a vehicle that need regular service and maintenance, the differential is too often neglected. But what exactly is it, and what does it do?    Visualize a rear-wheel-drive vehicle making a right-hand turn. As the car turns to the right, the left rear wheel will have to actually cover a longer distance and spin at a different speed than the right wheel. If the rear axle was delivering the same torque to both wheels, the...

In a perfect world, all four tires would wear out at the same time. In the same perfect world, everyone would be able to afford a whole set of tires all at once. Unfortunately, things often just do not work out that way. Sometimes you may just have to replace tires as you can afford them, one or two at a time, but there are some important things to bear in mind if you have to do that. If you can only afford to replace one or two tires, it’s essential that you go with tires that a...

At Alignment Center and Alaska Car & Truck in Anchorage, AK, we see a lot of drivers who are looking for the best tires to get them through a tough Alaska winter and beyond. One of our biggest sellers, year in and year out, has been the Firestone Destination M/T. Here’s why: The Destination M/T features Firestone’s innovative Long Link Carbon tread compound, a special formula of carbon black that’s been re-engineered at the molecular level. Long Link Carbon helps enhance wet-weather performa...

Your tires are a pretty big investment. Even with the cheapest set of tires, you’re going to be spending upwards of $400 on the tires, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and taxes. Since you laid down that kind of money, doesn’t it just make sense to make sure you get the most miles possible out of them?  Here’s some advice on long tire life:   • Regularly check your tire pressure. This one is really, really important. Underinflated tires will wear  unevenly and reduce your fuel economy ...

Some people love winter. They love the snow, the snap in the air, the short days and cozy nights at home. Others can’t stand it, for many of the same reasons. Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, though, chances are you’re going to have to get out and drive in it at some point. We’ve got a few suggestions to help you through the winter safely: • Make sure you’ve got a well-maintained car. This includes fresh windshield wipers, proper tire inflation, a s...

It’s sort of a running joke, year-in and year-out. We all set New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight, get more exercise, watch less TV, eat better, etc. etc. and always, within a month or two, end up not sticking to them. Here’s a New Year’s Resolution that shouldn’t be too hard to keep, though – take better care of your car. We don’t just mean throwing out all the chip bags and soda cans and vacuuming out the interior. Remember that when you take care of your car, it’ll take care of yo...

Mom does so much for everyone, all year long...and it's just fair that Mom gets her own day in May! There's so much to do in Anchorage, especially if you like being outdoors. Here's a quick list of ideas for a fun, active Mother's Day:  The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is one of the most beautiful trails of its kind in the nation. It gently follows  the coast for 11 miles, starting downtown at the Kincaid Park chalet, and is by far Anchorage's most popular trail. Get away from the city to take ...

We have invested in building a new website to improve our customer's experience on online.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. The site features a fresh look, easy navigation and more focus on what the customer needs. The new site offers inventory listings with pictures and specs. You can search a variety of ways including by vehicle and size. With the addition of our blog, we are able to help inform and educate our customers on important tire and service information. We invite you to visit our new website today.