Bill's Auto Repair & Towing

Bill's Auto Repair & Towing Bill's Auto Repair & Towing

03/01/2018

Can you imagine hauling a car out of a ditch with blocks, tackle, and rope? That’s exactly what Ernest Holmes from Chattanooga, Tennessee did in 1916 to pull a car out of a creek. The job took 6 men and 8 hours to do, and inspired him to invent the first tow truck.

02/27/2018

The camber of the wheel can be seen by looking at the car from the front. If the camber is positive, then the top of the wheel is leaning out from the car, while a negative camber is when the top leans into the car.

02/15/2018

Warning Signs: If you hear a rhythmic pulsing noise coming from your brakes it may indicate a brake rotor has become warped. This is not a problem to ignore, so have your brakes examined without delay.

02/13/2018

The toe on vehicles measures how much your front and/or rear wheels are turned in or out from the straight position. When your wheels are turned in, it is positive; if it is turned out, then it is negative. The reason vehicles have the toe is to help ensure that the wheels roll parallel. If your toe adjustment is messed up, it can cause your tires to wear down faster and your steering will be unstable.

02/08/2018

Did you know that underinflated tires can cause several problems? It is ultimately the leading cause of tire failure because it causes unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, and loss of control.

02/06/2018

Does your car jerk when you hit a bump, kind of like the wheel pulls on its own? This is a good sign that the ball joints on your suspension are worn down. A suspension expert can replace them and check the whole system at the same time.

02/01/2018

From the beginning, W.P. Chrysler made innovation a priority. In 1923, he insisted the Chrysler Six Sedan incorporate a range of revolutionary features such as four-wheel hydraulic brakes, six-cylinder engine, carburetor air cleaner, and replaceable oil filter.

01/30/2018

Does your brake pedal feel a little spongy? When air gets into your brake lines, it will make it harder for your vehicle to stop. You do not necessarily always have to push your brake all the way in to make a complete stop. If this is happening to you, we can fix your brake lines to work as good as new.

01/25/2018

When the tow truck was first invented in the early 20th century, there was only one kind (today known as the “traditional tow truck.” Today there are five types of tow trucks: the boom, the hook and chain, the wheel-lift, the flatbed, and the integrated tow truck.

01/23/2018

If you come in once or twice a year, or before you set out on a long trip, we can inspect your belts, hoses and filters, as well as the tires and brakes, to make sure there are no problems that should be addressed.

01/18/2018

One of the problems with the deterioration of shock absorbers on your car or truck is that it happens gradually as time passes, and it you become used to the subtle changes in control and make adjustments as you go. If you are wondering if your vehicle may need new shock absorbers, it probably does.

01/16/2018

Pneumatic tires were discovered not once but twice. The second discovery of these tires occurred in 1888, when John Boyd Dunlop of Belfast, Ireland created the air-filled tire.

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