Jim's Auto Repair
108 E 11th Avenue, York, PA 17404 717.848.2749

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Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Jim's 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: May 17, 2023

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in York

A lot of York want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns or o...
Published on: Mar 30, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Jim's Auto Repair Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Functi...
Published on: Jan 13, 2023

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 21, 2022

Tire Replacement at Jim's Auto Repair in York

New tire choices can be overwhelming for York 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 off-...
Published on: Nov 23, 2022

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: Aug 03, 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: Dec 23, 2020

Simple Answers from Jim's Auto Repair in York: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Jim's Auto Repair Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in York come with all-season tires that work pretty well in...
Published on: Nov 04, 2020