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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...

Our newest Ocean Area Tire location at Millsboro, DE celebrated its 1-year anniversary June 15, 2015!      

The winner of the prize drawing, Bradley Trinidad, stands with his new Tech Series 20-Drawer tool box. 

A gift card to Ocean Area Tire was won by Sharon Wright at Nanticoke Indian Association's 6th Annual Ladies Expo.

Did you know that the average temperature in June is 83 degrees? When it’s that hot, none of us want to get stuck in traffic with no air conditioning. Staying cool in your vehicle this summer is just as important as staying warm in the winter. When was the last time you checked your car’s A/C? Your vehicles heating and air conditioning system requires maintenance to perform at its best. Before you know it, summer will be in full swing, and you will want to avoid those summer days that make dr...

Most of us never think about the brakes on our cars unless they give us a good reason to. These reasons could be a screech as you stop your vehicle or having to take more time to stop. Below are great some great tips to help you prevent brake issues.  Preventative maintenance is key when it comes to your brakes. You want to make sure you are treating your brakes well. This could mean not forgetting to release your parking brake before you start to drive and not riding your brakes when you drive...