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Have you ever gotten a little too excited using your parking brake? At some point, most of us pull up just a little too hard and get our brake lever jammed. There are several situations that require a little extra braking power. Knowing when and how to use your brake will help you avoid sticky situations.    When should I use my parking brake? If you drive a manual transmission, you might use your emergency brake every time you park your vehicle. You might even be using it when you are driving!...

We frequently get questions about all-season tires when consumers are trying to make the right purchasing decision for a set of new tires. As the title of the blog asks… “Are all-season tires really all-season?”   The answer is: It that depends on what part of the country you’re living in.   All-season tires are a compromise from the very start. They’re designed for a forgiving ride, low noise, decent handling and good road manners. Maybe not as much as what a good set of grand touring tir...

Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars 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. Do you have car questions? Ask them!   Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really shoul...

Chances are you jump in your car, truck or SUV without a second thought for your tires. It's easy to forget just how much technology and work goes into making those hard rubber rings at all four corners of your vehicle.  Pacific Coast Tire & Service has a special appreciation for the long process that results in great tires.  Here's how tires go from rubber to rolling stock. First, you need a huge building.  Tire plants cover acres of land and employ hundreds or thousands of people around the c...

When was the last time you took your vehicle in for a checkup?  I bet it’s been a while. Your vehicle needs routine care in order to perform at its best. Most of us don’t worry about car maintenance until something goes wrong. Don’t wait, do a little preventative maintenance now and save on auto repairs down the road. There are many parts of your vehicle that need care. Checking for wear and tear on a monthly basis can help you save money on big auto repairs down the road. You should check ...

A blown head gasket is nothing to play around with and ignoring the problem or putting a bandage on it can be catastrophic for your engine. A head gasket is a thin piece of material that lies between the engine block and cylinder head of your engine.  Its primary function is to seal in the internal combustion and keep coolant and oil from mixing together. A gasket is not an expensive part to replace. However, the location of the gasket within your engine makes it a very difficult task. By the t...

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.