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Does your vehicle have a spare tire? If you’re thinking, ‘I’m not sure’, chances are you may not have a spare or you’ve got one that needs attention. Your spare tire is one of the most important accessories on your car or truck & it can often be the most neglected. If you haven’t checked … Continued
Distracted driving used to just mean things like eating lunch or changing the radio station while driving. Today, distracted driving has reached a whole new level of activity that can potentially lure someone’s eyes away from the road. As a new school year begins, now is a good time to think about the problem of … Continued
Whether you have to park your vehicle outside at night, or in an unattended public area for extended periods, you may feel that your ride needs a little extra protection. While there is no such thing as a failsafe device, any barriers that you can place between your car and thieves will help. A highly … Continued
It’s back to school time which means there are more cars on the road! Read our latest blog to better educate the teenagers in your life about their vehicles & proper safety. While most teens are more than excited to get that coveted driver’s permit, a new study just released by Michelin and the Fédération Internationale de … Continued
When temperatures warm, ice and snow melt, revealing the abusive impact salt has had on the roads. This typically takes the form of one of the worst road menaces known to man – potholes. Aside from being an unsightly nuisance that makes your ride a lot less comfortable, potholes are one of the most destructive … Continued
The important thing to understand is that hydroplaning is highly preventable. A number of avoidable factors contribute to the likelihood of hydroplaning. As anyone who has ever experienced hydroplaning can attest, it is a very alarming situation. Hydroplaning happens when water pressure causes your car to lift up and slide on a thin layer of … Continued
Pothole season is going to be here any minute now! Remember last years? Potholes are one of the most abusive nuisances to which your car is subjected. Hitting potholes can lead to problems such as: Steering system issues Wheel rim damage Tire damage Tire blowout Suspension problems Engine or exhaust system damage Shocks and struts are another component of … Continued
Did you know you can be ‘drunk’ without even drinking? Often times we don’t realize that ‘drunk’ like symptoms can occur even if you don’t consume any alcohol. There are a handful of ways someone can become ‘drunk’ like and some of these ways may be shocking to you. The symptoms are slurred speech, impaired … Continued
When your windshield wipers are worn or damaged, they will not be able to adequately clear the windshield. Windshield wipers are extremely important to ensure visibility for safe driving. When your windshield wipers are worn or damaged, they will not be able to adequately clear the windshield. Windshield wipers are extremely important to ensure visibility … Continued
Is your vehicle veering off to the right or to the left while driving through Columbia, TN? It means you need a wheel alignment. Look no further than the technicians at M&M Automotive in Columbia, TN. Stop by and see M&M Automotive if you feel your vehicle pulling to one side more than the other. This … Continued