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The cornering and rolling forces on each of your tires are different.  If you have a front wheel drive car, the power and most of the force is transmitted to the front tires while the rear tires pretty much just follow along like fixed wagon wheels.  A rear-wheel drive car or truck sends power to the back while steering forces are handled by the front wheels.  All-wheel drive and 4wd have their unique power, steering and cornering characteristics as well. The point is, your f...

The automotive aftermarket offers thousands of cool gadgets and gizmos to make your summer driving experience safer, more comfortable and way more entertaining. Here are the top ten coolest of the cool gadgets for 2017: 1. Dash-cam - It seems like there are cameras everywhere today, and there is no better place to put one than on your dash. If something exciting or dangerous happens while you are driving, the dash cam will catch all the action. You can use this as evidence in case of a crash, t...

With all the tires you encounter every day, it is easy to forget their humble beginning and just how far they have come since the early days of automotive development. Follow along as we recap the incredible evolution that has taken us from simple rubber rings to the products we see today. The tire had rather humble beginnings. In the late 1800's the invention of the automobile necessitated something for them to roll on. Until then, wheels were rolling around on hard wooden rims or metal bands....

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.

Grasping Auto Repair TerminologyYou can feel confident that Center City Tire & Auto has the knowledge and expertise to service your vehicle.  Tire World service advisors pride themselves on having a solid grasp of auto repair terms and will explain the repairs to you in language you can understand.  However, knowing basic terminology is important for the consumer as well.  No matter where our customers take their car for service, we want them to be safe and have a knowledge of...

When your brakes fail or are not performing properly, you and your vehicle can be in serious trouble.  The pressure from your foot on the brake pedal is transferred to the brakes via the brake lines.  The brake lines of your braking system play an important role in brake function and performance.  Most cars have a hydraulic braking system, in which the brake fluid is stored in a master cylinder.  The fluid is transferred from this cylinder to the brake calipers through the brake lines when th...

An experienced auto repair shop will keep your car’s a/c performing it’s best. Your car’s air conditioning is composed of many parts and there could be many factors contributing to a poor performing auto air conditioner, including cooling liquid, compressor, condenser, electronics, or pressure. Our trained auto repair technicians use the latest computerized diagnostic equipment to determine the service needed to restore the “cool” to your car.  Schedule an appointment at either of o...

Don’t let tire problems get in the way this Valentine’s day. How is your tire pressure? Do my tires need to be rotated? Is it time for an alignment? Do I need new tires? While these questions can seem daunting, with the help of tire professionals and various routine self-checks, any driver can maintain proper tire care and not miss that big date this Valentine’s Day. From tire rotations to air pressure, learning what signals might indicate tire replacement or repair is importan...

Wheel alignments in Frederick, MD and Taneytown, MDThere are a number of benefits to having a wheel alignment performed on your vehicle.  Many people overlook this important maintenance item, which can become a costly mistake. A wheel alignment will improve the performance and life of your car, ensuring even wear on your tires, and keeping the cost of auto repair for your vehicle as low as possible. Warranty coverage is compromised when you don't have a wheel alignment perform...

Many vehicle owners do not take the time to schedule regular oil changes. Regular oil changes are vital to the life of your engine and can extend its performance for years. This is one of the most important and inexpensive things you can do to keep engine protected. Most manufacturers recommend changing your oil every 3,000-6,000 miles, depending on your vehicle use and the type of oil you are using.  Oil Changes are essential to: Lubricate engine to reduce wear and friction Reduce eng...