News & tips
Cold weather is coming
What to check before the first freeze, how to decide on winter tires and our free Saturday checks.
Free Saturday checks
Battery test and tire pressure, no appointment, about ten minutes.
Free battery test and tire pressure check
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8am – 12pm
Pull in, no appointment. We test the battery and check tire pressure, about ten minutes a car.
Free battery test and tire pressure check
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8am – 12pm
Same free check, the following Saturday. No appointment.
Tips from the shop
Cold mornings and weak batteries: what we’re seeing this week
The first frosty mornings find every weak battery in the county. A five-minute test now beats a tow later.
Holiday road trip? Book your check before Thanksgiving week
Our $59 pre-trip check takes about an hour and gives you a written report. Thanksgiving week fills up fast, so book early.
Winter tires or all-seasons? How we help you decide
The honest answer depends on your hill, your commute and your tires. Here’s what we ask before we recommend anything.
Got a question we didn’t answer?
Call the shop and ask. We’ll tell you what we’d do with our own car.