Bargain Tire

The Pros and Cons of Used Tires for Your Car (And Tips to Help)

Used tires offer vehicle owners advantages, but there are some less-obvious drawbacks to consider as well. At Western Auto Wrecking, we want to help you.

How Much Does a Wheel Alignment Cost?

If your car is drifting or rattling, it might be time for an alignment.

Getting good value when shopping for new or used tires

Getting quality at a good price seems to be always on our minds. Just because you may have the money doesn’t mean you always need to spend it. Knowing we want good value is the easy part. Kno…

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

6 Awesome Trucking Accessories You Shouldn’t Go Without

The right trucking accessories can transform your pickup truck into an incredibly multi-purpose vehicle.

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

The Temporary Spare Tire

I have been noticing many cars driving down the road with the temporary spare tire or “donut” as some people call them. The spare tire diameter is smaller than the existing tire size. The reason fo…

How to Spot Tire Cupping and Other Tire Wear Patterns

Your tires can tell you a lot about your vehicle. It?s important to inspect them for tire wear patterns that can tell you if more services are needed.

Tire swing: The homer that flew through a tire

Tire Blowout. Changing To Your Spare Tire After A Tire Blowout

A tire blowout isn't just a flat tire - it's an instant loss of tire pressure while driving, often accompanied by dramatic shuddering and explosive noise. This can be very dangerous and could even result in a total loss of vehicle control. A tire blowout at high speed on the highway can be disastrous if you don't keep your cool. Luckily, we can suggest a few things you could do that will mitigate the risks if you have a tire blowout. We'll have…

How to Change a Tire: 7 Tips to Get Rolling Again

It’s inevitable: If you drive a vehicle often, sooner or later you’re going to get a flat tire. While advances in tire technology have reduced the likelihood of experiencing random catastrophic tire failure, road hazards like nails, glass, and cavernous potholes are still omnipresent and capable of inflicting punctures severe enough to ruin your day. […]

What You Should Do When a Tire-Pressure Light Flashes

Here's what it means and the right way to deal with it.

When Should I Replace My Tires

When should I replace my tires? Wondering whether it's time? Here's 4 handy tips for knowing when to schedule your next tire change.

Why Do You Need To Worry About Your Vehicle's Wheel Alignment?

Perfectly aligned wheels keep your vehicle moving in a straight line. But when you feel that your vehicle is pulling oddly to one side...

Take Care of your RV Tire Pressure Gauge

I always talk about how important it is to check the inflation pressure in RV and automobile tires, but is your tire pressure gauge giving you accurate information? If not it is basically worthle…