Art's Family Auto Repair
915 West Hatcher Road, Phoenix, AZ 85021 602.997.2006

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Art's Family Auto Repair Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Art's Family Auto Repair 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?Art's Family Auto Repa...
Published on: Apr 27, 2023

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Art's Family Auto Repair

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: Apr 12, 2023

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: Apr 03, 2023

Tire Replacement at Art's Family Auto Repair in Phoenix

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Phoenix 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 drive o...
Published on: Dec 28, 2022

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Phoenix

New tires are a big ticket item for most Phoenix 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 cour...
Published on: Aug 07, 2022

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 19, 2021

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: May 31, 2021

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Phoenix

Hello Phoenix drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.Man...
Published on: Feb 06, 2021