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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Cold Weather Driving Tips

By | February 6th, 2017|Heating and Air Conditioning, Maintenance, Tire and Suspension|

Auto Repair Brand Releases Advice for Drivers in Winter Months HORSHAM, Pa. – As the weather continues to grow colder and precipitation inhibits travel, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care does its best to ensure that all drivers are equipped with the best information to keep themselves – and everyone [...]

Auto Care Tips – Tire Maintenance

By | December 12th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, Tire and Suspension|

  To learn about more car care tips and tire performance at your local Cottman auto repair shop, check out more of our company videos.

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Practical Back-to-School Auto Care Tips for Drivers

By | August 23rd, 2016|Cottman Brand News, General Repair, Tire and Suspension, Warning Light|

Auto Repair Brand Releases Advice for Parents and Their Young-Adult Drivers As teen and young-adult drivers prepare to go back to school, parents are encouraged to use this moment as an opportunity to discuss proper auto care and how that impacts vehicle safety. According to State Farm, 56 percent of [...]

Water In Your Car’s Transmission? Avoiding The Water Hazards

By | May 11th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Brakes, General Repair, Tire and Suspension, Transmission Articles|

Water And Car Transmission's Don't Mix Every time you watch the news lately, it seems some area is flooding. Texas just went through the worst flooding in recorded history, causing damage will end up costing billions to repair. But housing and road damage are only a part of the effects [...]

When To Replace Shocks: Does Your Car Need New Shocks?

By | April 11th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Tire and Suspension|

Back in the day, every time you watched your TV or opened a newspaper you could count on seeing an ad for someone trying to sell you a set of shock absorbers. They promised to make your car feel like it was floating on air, and all for just a [...]

Proper Tire Rotation: Tire Rotation Maintenance

By | March 28th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Cottman Man Educational Video Series, Tire and Suspension|

For more information and help with your tire rotation maintenance, contact your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!

The Penny Test – Checking Your Tire Tread Depth

By | July 14th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, Tire and Suspension|

Nothing has a bigger impact on your car than the tires. They affect its safety, performance, and gas mileage. But too few people remember to perform even the most basic checks to their tires. One of the first checks you should make is a visual inspection. Look for any problems, [...]

Does my car needs a wheel alignment? – How To Tell

By | January 8th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, Tire and Suspension|

No one wants to deal with their vehicle having alignment issues. But wheel alignments can be tricky to diagnose, which begs the question of how exactly do you tell when your car is in need of one? When Is A Wheel Alignment Necessary? There are a few things you can look [...]

Flat Spot On Tire Tread – Is There An Alignment Problem?

By | January 8th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, Tire and Suspension|

No; those flat spots on the tires usually indicate either something’s loose in the suspension or steering, or your car’s struts are worn and need replacement. Tire Replacement Services Your local Cottman center can check your car’s steering and suspension — including the struts or shocks — and let you [...]

How To Make Sure Your Tires Last As Long As Possible

By | January 8th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, Tire and Suspension|

Well, you could stop driving on them, but that’d probably defeat their purpose. Improve Tire Lifespan Here are a few things you can do to make sure your tires last as long as possible that are less extreme: Check the pressures at least once a month, and keep them adjusted [...]