Martin's Auto Care Inc
1510 Washington Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591 812.882.5588

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Jul 17, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Mar 08, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Vincennes

New tires are a big ticket item for most Vincennes drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of co...
Published on: Sep 27, 2021

Martin's Auto Care Inc Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Martin's Auto Care Inc Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Martin's Auto Care Inc A...
Published on: Jul 29, 2021

Simple Answers from Martin's Auto Care Inc for Vincennes: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Jun 19, 2021

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jan 02, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Sep 20, 2020

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Mar 15, 2020