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1636 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 602.252.8696

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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: Aug 02, 2022

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: Jun 13, 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: Dec 21, 2021

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: Oct 17, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Magic Auto Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: Thi...
Published on: Jun 19, 2021

Simple Answers from Magic Auto in Phoenix: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Magic Auto Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Phoenix come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the...
Published on: Nov 19, 2020

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jan 09, 2020

Tire Replacement at Magic Auto in Phoenix

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Phoenix 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: Sep 29, 2019