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Get Ready for Summer Road Trips with New Tires

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Summer’s going to be here before you know it, and that means time for family road trips!  We know there’s a lot to think about when you’re planning a vacation...money, accommodations, scheduling, keeping the kids occupied in the car...but one thing you definitely should not neglect in those plans is your tires.  Summer road trips are hard on tires. You have to figure you’re in a car that’s likely loaded to the gills, driving for hours and hours t...
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4 Budget Friendly Ways to Improve Mom’s Ride

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So we all know that May is devoted to Mother’s Day. In honor of mothers everywhere, here are a few helpful suggestions for you to show mom just how much you care.   1. Oil Change - Getting Mom’s car an oil change would be a nice way to help her get the most miles out of her car. Regular oil changes keep moving parts lubricated, reducing friction and heat buildup, and prevent deposits of sludge and gunk from building up on internal engine assemblies.  2. Wiper Repl...
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At Master Auto Repair in St. Louis, MO, we know that saving money is important to you and we’re offering to help you a little with that!  We’d like to announce our Auto Repair Window Decal Program and a decal that gets you 5% off on oil changes and auto repair services. Why a decal, you ask?  We figure that a decal is a great conversation starter – your friends or coworkers might ask about the decal itself, and we’re confident that you’ll tell th...
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Six Hot Tips on Cool Air Conditioning

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Summer is here, and it’s time to start thinking about your car’s AC system! Nobody likes driving around in a hot, stuffy car, and a car with an AC system which only works marginally is somehow almost even worse than one which doesn’t work at all. Let’s go through a few tips which can help you keep your ride a little more comfortable this summer…Remember a cars AC system is really a heat exchanger which moves hot air out of your vehicle, then replaces it with cold a...
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We Wish All Fathers a Happy Father's Day!

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The 21st of June is right around the corner, and that, of course, is Father’s Day. From all of us at Master Auto Repair, we’d like to wish all the dads out there a great day. Dads work hard for their families, and we’d like to suggest a few fun things to do around St. Louis to make Dad’s day special and memorable: All American 5K and Fun Run – If Dad is the athletic type, the All American Fun Run goes from downtown Kirkwood to Webster Groves, starting at 7...
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Benefits You Didn’t Know About Oil Changes

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Automotive technology has come a long way since the mid-20th century, and so has motor oil. A 1940s-era car didn’t feature an oil pump or oil filter. Instead, they relied on dippers on the crankshaft’s counterweights, which would then sling oil to coat crucial moving parts. Motor oils in those days weren’t designed with detergents and other additives to help keep the engine clean; even with frequent oil change intervals, many cars would be in need of an engine overhaul by ...
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What Makes All-Season Tires So Great?

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So your closet has a pair of flip-flops for the summer, a pair of heavy boots for the winter, and a comfortable pair of sneakers for most of the rest of the year. If you live in a climate that doesn’t have harsh winters, you might just be able to wear those sneakers year-round...and all-season tires are the equivalent of your comfortable sneakers.So what makes all-season tires so special?Winter tires are excellent for severe conditions like heavy snow and even ice. They feature specially-d...
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Do Your Homework on Tire Safety

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We see it all the time…people tend to not think about their tires until something goes wrong. Sometimes, this can mean sitting on the side of the road waiting for help, and other times it can mean more serious consequences. Here are a few things to remember for tire safety as the summer winds down and back-to-school season starts.• Check your tire pressure regularly. This one is really important. Your car’s tires will lose air through the valve over time, and an underinflated t...
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Seven Things You Need To Know About Tires

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We often see customers who are a little overwhelmed by the tire buying process. There are so many types of tires for different vehicles and different driving styles, all at different price points. Here are a few things every driver needs to know about tires:·   A tire is constructed from the inside out, starting at the inner liner. There are 20 to 25 different components in every tire; fabric belts are wrapped around the inner liner, with steel belts, more fabric belts and other mate...
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Are All-Season Tires Really All-Season?

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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 experts at Master Auto & Tire are here to help you.The answer is: it that depends on what part of the country you’re living in.What are All-Season Tires?All-season tires are a compromise from the very start. They’re designed for a for...
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If you’re looking for expert auto repair and tires in Collinsville, IL, you’ve come to the right place with Master Auto Repair. With a wide selection of premium tires and top-notch auto repair and service performed by ASE-certified technicians, Master Auto Repair is proud to display the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, a distinction that only 15 percent of auto repair shops in the entire country can claim. With easy appointments, complimentary shuttle service, and loaner vehicles, we take the headaches out of auto repair in Collinsville, IL. Schedule an appointment and you’ll find out why customers keep coming back to Master Auto Repair.