Auto Jockeys
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Simple Answers from Auto Jockeys in Merrill: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Auto Jockeys Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Merrill come with all-season tires that work pretty well in t...
Published on: Aug 20, 2023

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: Jul 03, 2023

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: Sep 05, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Sep 20, 2021

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Auto Jockeys

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 05, 2021

Simple Answers from Auto Jockeys for Merrill: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Auto Jockeys Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, ...
Published on: Dec 28, 2020

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: Mar 14, 2020

Tire Replacement at Auto Jockeys in Merrill

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Merrill 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 o...
Published on: Aug 20, 2019