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In 2018 weather forecasters are predicting an increased chance for Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico. This isn’t a reason to panic, it’s a wake-up call for the residents of Texas. With over 3,000 miles of shoreline, no one knows where the next hurricane will make landfall. All you can do is be ready. There are several steps you can take to be prepared for inclement weather. You’ll want to have an emergency kit, protect your home, make plans for your pets, and maybe even check your insurance...

A blown tire can ruin more than just your day. Tire trouble can cost you money, time, or even damage your vehicle. Sometimes there is no warning your tire is about to blow. Road debris can cause a sudden puncture and there won’t be much you can do, but most tire issues can be prevented with simple monitoring and maintenance.  Check out our list of basic tire maintenance below. Check Your Tire Pressure The PSI of your tires varies depending on the type of tire you have and the type of driving y...

It’s time to gear up for road trip season! Whether you are headed to the coast, on a cross-country road trip, or you’re off to the grocery store to prepare for a “staycation” at home, it’s always a good idea to have your car prepped with an emergency kit. When it comes to your car, the unexpected is bound to happen. Good drivers know this, embrace it and are prepared for anything that’s thrown their way! While you may not be able to prepare for all scenarios, there are a few good measures...

Bigger wheels and tires are a desirable upgrade for not only the off-road extremist but many everyday drivers as well. For example, you can go to Wal-Mart and count several SUVs in the parking lot with 20-inch rims because even “Glamma” wants to look cool. Tires can really make or break your vehicle in relevance to style and performance. Driving on bad tires can take a toll on your vehicle, and upgrading to new tires can make your vehicle drive like new again. When upgrading to bigger tires y...

Your child’s safety in the car heavily relies on them having the appropriate car seat or booster seat properly installed. Even if you are an expert driver with a clear driving history, you can’t stop other drivers from making poor decisions on the road. Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by 71%, but half of all booster and car seats are not properly installed. To avert a tragic incident, make sure your kids are properly positioned in the appropriate seating. Follow...

Whether it’s the price of gas, the people you spend time with, or the level of satisfaction you have with your job, one thing in life is certain, things change. It may not be a surprise your vehicle, the way it works, and how much it costs has changed significantly over the years. But have you ever thought about how much tires have changed? Before air was introduced into tire designs, they were covered in wood, iron, solid rubber, and even leather. Although these weren’t the most shock absorb...

Are you in the market for a new truck and trying to decide between a diesel or a gasoline engine? When it comes down to it, it is truly a driver preference. There is no clear “winner” between the two types of engines, but there certainly are some pros and cons to each. The type of truck best suited for you will depend heavily on your budget and what you will be using your truck for. Is your truck going to be your daily driver on your 40-mile commute, or will you regularly be using it to haul ...

With average March temperatures around 80°, you need to ensure that your vehicle’s Cooling System is maintained. No one wants to be stuck in the heat or to your car seat. Your vehicles heating and air conditioning system requires care to perform at its best. Before you know it summer will be here, and you will want to avoid those summer days that make driving miserable. It’s never too early to start thinking about maintenance for summer. Here at Pueblo Tire & Service, we want to help you avoi...

Wheel Alignments are one of the hardest auto maintenance items to keep up with. Not only is improper alignment hard to detect, it can also produce symptoms that could very well be something else. You hardly ever think about wheel alignment issues or you might not even know what they are. What is Wheel Alignment? Wheel alignment is the process of making sure your wheels are rolling straight.  Your wheels have built-in adjustments for toe-in, camber, and caster adjustments to make changes when yo...

Our vehicles work hard for us and require maintenance, tires, and a lot of fluids to operates the way that they should. Vehicles are complex and have hundreds of moving parts. These parts come together and do a job that allows us to drive to work every day. Just like when we work hard our vehicles get thirsty when they work hard.  Maintaining the fluids in your vehicle is often a critical but inexpensive auto maintenance step.  Properly checking and maintaining your car fluid levels is a great ...