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Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. That’s because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle.
One way to save money on ga...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspens...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your h...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in New England?
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in New England?Is it:
Stereo
Wheels
Air Bag
DVD System
Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpas...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024
Let VIP Tire & Service Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
New England area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for New England
New England drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requiremen...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024