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Having appropriate tires on your vehicle is important to keeping it safe under a variety of driving conditions. Rating can be read off of the side of a tire, but they can be confusing if you're not experienced with what they mean.

Looking at the ratings on the size of a tire can be intimidating. Things that can be read include the wheel size the tire will fit on, the load index, which is the maximum load capacity of the tire, and the speed rating. Whether you're looking for a high-performance tire or one that will lead to…

It's not every day that you buy a vehicle, and even a used one can be a big purchase. If you're thinking about buying a used vehicle, there are several things that you should do before you buy so that you are sure to get the best deal for your money. There are many things that you should do, and here are two of them.

First of all, whenever you are thinking about buying a vehicle, make sure that it is within the general scope of your budget. You might be able to get the seller to come…

Touch up paint for a vehicle is important for many reasons. The first reason is that you want to show responsibility for your vehicle. This means you want your vehicle to look perfect at all times. Just like taking a shower and wearing new clothes says a lot about you, putting touch up paint on your vehicle's bad spots says a lot about you, too.

Touch up paint is also important because it will make your car valuable. This is especially true if you want to sell your vehicle or trade it in at a later date. If you…

If your car's just gotten through some rough weather or heavy handling, it's always a good idea to test your battery to see if service is needed, and this is something that you can do yourself. Voltmeters, or devices which read differences between two points in an electrical circuit, are widely available and inexpensive. To keep your battery running at peak efficiency, visit the experienced technicians in Hendrick Mini's service department today!

When you are out shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle, you will come across many vehicles that have front-wheel drive. You will also find some rear-wheel drive vehicles. Each of these drive systems has advantages and disadvantages. If you are looking to test drive both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive models, come to Hendrick Mini located in Charlotte, NC. The sales professionals will be glad to help you learn more about front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles.

Consider these tips brought to you by Hendrick MINI for selecting summer tires this season.

When the heat of the summer arrives, your vehicle will be in a better position to handle the roads with summer tires. The heated roads can be challenging for all-season tires, not so for summer tires. The unique design of the summer tire will grip the heated road surface better and make for easier handling when at higher speeds.

It is important to keep the exterior of your vehicle properly maintained with regular washing and detailing, which will keep it is excellent condition. When you detail you vehicle, using a clay bar is beneficial for many reasons. Read further to find out why you should use a clay bar when detailing.

Putting the right emergency essentials in your vehicle could make all the difference if your vehicle is disabled on the road. These are a couple things to pack in the roadside emergency kit.

• Tire fix-a-flat will ensure you get the tire off the rim long enough to get safely off to the side of the roadway.

Fact: More accidents in Charlotte are caused by tire blow outs than anything else aside from various forms of negligence. This is why TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sensors) are a crucial part of auto safety. Thankfully, since 2007, it’s been law for all new vehicles to include them (though they were very common before then).

There are a few things that can cause your TPMS to light up, one of which can indeed be a bit of a false alarm. 

Generations of vehicle owners often pass knowledge on to others. However, sometimes the information is not correct. Newer automotive models often have different maintenance needs. Learn the difference between real and false. Some people are hesitant to use synthetic oil, as they have heard the fluid causes leaks. However, the latest types of synthetic oils do not damage gaskets or cause harmful engine leaks.