Older Vehicles
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Tiffin area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 16, 2021
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on February 28, 2021
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on September 20, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 10, 2020
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Tiffin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Tiffin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on June 30, 2019
Let's talk about something critical for all Tiffin drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps you...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on October 29, 2017
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Tiffin.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on September 29, 2017
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Tiffin drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on January 02, 2017
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Tiffin drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Courtesy Auto Repair Plus, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on September 13, 2016
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Tiffin. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 01, 2016
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