Honest 1 AutoCare #170
8118 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651.528.6226

Tires and Wheels

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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: May 18, 2023

Simple Answers from Honest 1 AutoCare #170 in Cottage Grove: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Honest 1 AutoCare #170 Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Cottage Grove come with all-season tires that work ...
Published on: Mar 28, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Honest 1 AutoCare #170 Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. F...
Published on: Feb 23, 2023

Tire Replacement at Honest 1 AutoCare #170 in Cottage Grove

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Cottage Grove drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you d...
Published on: Nov 28, 2022

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: Jan 09, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Oct 05, 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: Dec 01, 2020

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Honest 1 AutoCare #170

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Aug 11, 2020