Are Your Car's Tires Ready to Be Replaced?

Ordinary driving results in a lot of wear and tear on your tires. Some of the things that you are or are not doing also impact the lifespan of your tires. Under-inflating or over-inflating your tires cases uneven wear and excessive wear on the tire's center, which could shorten their lifespan.

Do you get your car's tires rotated every 10,000 miles or at the schedule recommended by the manufacturer? If not, they could have uneven wear because of where they are placed on the vehicle. You can measure tire tread by inserting a penny and seeing if…

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The Pressure Matters


Tire pressure is a vehicle problem that many drivers can easily ignore. If a tire goes a little soft, it is usually not a cause for alarm. A short stop and some extra air can solve it. However, when the pressure light comes on again in a day or two than the matter requires some more attention.

Tire pressure is essential to proper vehicle functioning. Drivers know that their tires are important in the wide range of road conditions and weather that they typically encounter. Further, tire pressure affects gas mileage too. Low tire pressure can cause a waste of…
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What is An Alternator?

Internal combustion engines are complex beasts. They run by burning fuels like gasoline or diesel, but they need electricity to do that. That's why every vehicle has a battery, but how does the battery stay charged? That's part of what the alternator does.

The alternator is an electric generator that is turned by a belt when the engine is running. The battery provides the initial voltage to start the engine, and then the alternator takes over. This is how your car recharges its battery continuously while it's running. The alternator provides electricity to the engine...

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What's Stopping You? Brake Pad Inspections and Safety

It is easy to take your braking system for granted. Many times each day you press on the brake pedal and have confidence that your brakes will stop you in time. However, one day they may not if you neglect to have your brake pads professionally inspected on a regular basis.

Your brakes will give you several signs if they need to be checked. If you have the feeling that it is taking longer for your car to stop than usual, you need to have your brake pads checked. Many cars have a sensor that will tell you when your…

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You Rely On Your Vehicle, But Can it Rely On You?

If you're like most people, you probably live a busy life and have a full calendar. With work and family demands, it can be difficult to get anything else accomplished, such as finally getting around to that service appointment for your car! We rely on our vehicles to complete these daily activities, so, it's only logical to keep things running smoothly. Here at Sternberg Automotive Group, we have made it easier than ever before to schedule your maintenance and service appointments.

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Winter is Coming: All-Wheel Drive vs. 4-Wheel Drive


No matter what you drive or where you live, the weather gets a little bit harsher in the holiday season, and it's wise to prepare your vehicle for that. Often times, you hear people talking about how their vehicles are equipped with all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. What exactly does that mean and how can you benefit from it?

All-wheel drive is meant for driving in town, and with smaller vehicles like the Ford Fusion. Its goal is to help you accelerate through rough weather, rather than rough roads, such as patches of ice and snow.

Four-wheel drive, on…
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Check These Items Off Your List Before Heading Out On Your Holiday Road Trip


If you are gearing up to take a road trip for the holidays, it is a good idea to keep in mind that there is more that goes into getting ready than just packing your luggage. Taking just a little bit of extra time to do a few things can make all the difference in the world and make your road trip all the more enjoyable. Before you leave, try doing these things in preparation…
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Routes to Take After the End of Your Lease

Have you had a car that you acquired on a lease? Do you ever think about the lease end period? It’s highly significant to think about what direction you will take once it comes to an end. Anyway, our team at Sternberg Automotive Group is here to give you some insight on what you can do:

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