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Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which tire to get?

Answer:
Let’s take a look new tires based on these three factors: Function, Fit, and Value.

Function: What are your needs for new tires: weather conditions, terrain, temperatures, etc.

Question:

My water pump went out and it cost much more to replace than ones I’ve had replaced in the past, and I was told that it is because of where it’s located. Why is that?

Our Answer:
Some water pumps are driven by the serpentine belt and are bolted on out in the open with the alternator and air compressor and such. Other water pumps are driven by the timing belt. These water pumps take a lot of labor to access and replace. It seems your current vehicle has a water pump that is driven by the timing belt.

Question:
I need new tires. How do I know which ones to get?

Answer:
The most important factors to consider are: Function, Fit, and Value.

Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: weather conditions, terrain, temperatures, etc.