Old Town Auto Service
210 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501 707.442.4556

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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: May 20, 2024

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Old Town Auto Service

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: Jun 06, 2023

Simple Answers from Old Town Auto Service in Eureka: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Old Town Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Eureka come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Apr 26, 2023

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Eureka

A lot of Eureka 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...
Published on: Apr 12, 2023

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Eureka

Hello Eureka 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.Many...
Published on: Sep 11, 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: May 15, 2022

Simple Answers from Old Town Auto Service for Eureka: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Old Town Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: F...
Published on: Apr 05, 2022

Simple Answers from Old Town Auto Service for Eureka: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Feb 11, 2021