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Tires Plus Total Car Care University Parkway

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Expert automotive repair and maintenance performed by ASE-certified technicians. Trusted workmanship, transparent service, with reliable results! 🔧

We service all makes and models, including diesel vehicles, using advanced diagnostics and quality parts. Ride smoother with our performance, SUV/CUV, light truck, winter, car and minivan tires. We offer a Quick Tire Install in 59 minutes or $59 back, along with a 30 Minute Oil Change or the next one’s free! Trust our ASE Certified professionals with all brake service, alignment, battery, engine service, heating and cooling, tire damage, pothole repair, and car/fleet services. Our maintenance services include everything from a tune-up and vehicle inspection to transmission and radiator service. Customers appreciate our ability to get the job done quickly at a lower price! Get to know our family business that’s ready to take on your every auto need!

10/31/2026

October in Sarasota still hits the 80s most days. The pavement is still hot. The humidity is still real.

While the rest of the country is swapping out summer gear, we're still running A/C, still putting heat stress on belts and hoses, and still sitting in afternoon thunderstorm traffic.

The good news: our cars are used to it. The reminder: don't assume fall means you can put off that fluid check, belt inspection, or cooling system look-over.

Our courtesy vehicle check is free and takes a few minutes. Stop by anytime.

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10/29/2026

A whining or squealing sound when you turn — especially at lower speeds or in a parking lot — usually points to your power steering system.

It could be a low fluid level, a worn pump, or on newer vehicles, an issue with the electric power steering assist.

Left alone, it tends to get worse and more expensive. Caught early, it's usually a straightforward fix.

Hearing that sound? Give us a call or come by University Parkway and we'll figure out what's going on.

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10/27/2026

A tire rotation isn't just moving tires around randomly.

Our techs follow a specific pattern based on your vehicle's drivetrain — front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive — because each layout wears tires differently.

While the tires are off, we're also inspecting brake components, checking for any irregular wear patterns that could point to an alignment issue, and torquing everything back to spec.

Most manufacturers recommend a rotation every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. It's one of the simplest things you can do to stretch your tire life significantly.

Due for one? Call us or stop by.

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10/27/2026

We've seen drivers come in after spending hours online or using AI chat tools trying to figure out a noise, a warning light, or a leak.

Sometimes they're in the right ballpark. Often they've convinced themselves of something that isn't the actual problem.

The issue is that diagnosing a car correctly requires a test drive, a lift, a scan tool, and eyes on the actual components. A text description of a symptom can point in a dozen different directions.

We're not knocking the research habit. But when you're ready to know for sure, come by. Our courtesy vehicle check is free and our techs will tell you straight what they find.

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10/04/2026

When one of our techs puts your car on the lift, the suspension inspection isn't just a glance. They're physically grabbing each wheel and checking for play that shouldn't be there.

They look at ball joints, tie rods, shocks, struts, and control arm bushings. Worn parts in any of these can affect how your car steers, how it stops, and how tires wear.

Most drivers never think about suspension until the car starts handling differently. By then, something has usually been wearing for a while.

If your car feels loose, bouncy, or just not quite right in the corners, stop in and let us take a look.

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10/02/2026

August in Sarasota means a storm almost every afternoon, and that means a lot of sudden braking on wet roads.

Brakes work harder in the rain. Stopping distances get longer. If your pads are already thin, wet conditions make it worse, faster.

If your brakes are squealing, grinding, or the pedal feels different than it used to, now is not the time to wait and see.

Stop in and we'll check them out. It usually doesn't take long.

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09/30/2026

Up north, cold and freeze-thaw cycles crack rubber hoses. Down here, heat and humidity do the same thing in a different way. Hoses get soft, swell, and break down from the inside out.

The problem is they can look fine on the outside and still be weeks away from failing.

A burst coolant hose doesn't give you much warning. One minute you're driving, the next you're on the side of Tamiami Trail with steam coming out of the hood.

Our techs check belts and hoses as part of our courtesy vehicle check. If something feels soft or looks swollen, we'll show you before it becomes a roadside problem.

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09/28/2026

Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. That moisture lowers its boiling point, which means under hard braking your brakes can fade when you need them most.

Most manufacturers recommend a brake fluid exchange every 2 to 3 years, but plenty of cars roll in with fluid that's never been touched.

Our techs check fluid condition as part of every courtesy check. If yours is due, we'll let you know straight up.

Questions about your brakes or brake fluid? Call us or stop by on University Parkway anytime.

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09/26/2026

You've probably seen 'ASE-certified' on shop signs without thinking much about it.

ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence. Techs earn it by passing hands-on tests in specific areas, like brakes, engines, electrical, and more. They have to keep it current too.

It's the industry's way of saying this person has been tested and proved, not just trained on the job.

Every tech who works on your car here is ASE-certified. If you ever want to know more about how we handle a specific repair, just ask us.

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09/24/2026

Once your car crosses 100,000 miles, the belts and hoses under the hood are on borrowed time.

They don't fail all at once. They crack, soften, and swell slowly until one day they don't hold.

A broken belt can shut down your power steering, charging system, or cooling in an instant. A burst hose leaves you stranded on University Parkway in the middle of August.

If you haven't had those checked recently on a high-mileage vehicle, it's worth a look. Stop by and we'll take a look as part of a courtesy check, no pressure.

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Address

2975 University Pkwy
Sarasota, FL
34243

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm
Saturday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19413590202

Website

http://www.tiresplus.com/

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