Have you hit a few potholes lately? Potholes can really hurt your car’s alignment, steering, suspension, tires and wheels. Here are a few ways to tell if the last pothole you hit caused some problems How can You Tell if A Pothole Has Caused Damage?   Pulling in One Direction If your car has a hard time staying straight without your help. It pulls to one side or the other. This is a good sign

As most drivers have experienced at some point, cold weather can be tough on vehicles, giving us all the more reason to make sure our vehicle is prepared for the cold weather. “A vehicle that is properly prepared for the elements can help you avoid an unplanned road emergency when the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse” says Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. We at Sam’s Service Center agree with the

Colder weather is approaching. Now is the time to make sure your car is ready for winter. One of the key components to safely driving in the winter is your tires. Worn tires that loose traction can quickly turn into a bad situation. An easy way to check your tires is next time you stop for gas, turn your front tires from side to side to see if there is tread wear. Are your tires

Have your felt your car shaking more than normal especially when driving over rough terrain? Maybe it even feels like you are going airborne at times after big bumps? This is a good indication that your shock absorbers may need to be replaced. Worn shocks have trouble keeping all your tires firmly planted on the pavement and that is why you may feel excessive bouncing.   We at Sam’s Service Center are always here to

Most vehicle owners know that one of the most important regular maintenance activities they must perform is changing their vehicles oil. Changing a vehicles oil is one of the most common…. And most critical activities to ensuring a vehicle stays running in tip-top shape. But how often do we really need to change the oil? So when do I need an oil change? The answer is not so cut and dry and many factors determine