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Spring Driving Safety Tips

May 9th, 2012

 

What most people don't know or think about is spring driving safety. Now that spring is over people don't really worry about driving so cautiously due to the fact that there is nothing really to be cautious about. Little do people know, there are things out there that you still need to be cautious about.

Spring can bring heavy rains as well as potholes from winter. What gets people the most, are those nasty potholes. Pot holes are created when the asphalt on the roads crack due to the winter seasons. What happens is that when it's cold, the asphalt gets frozen and when wet snow and salts are added, it increases the chances of the asphalt cracking. It then causes the asphalt to crack because the road freezes, then thaws out making the asphalt weaker. When cars drive over the par ...[more]

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Buying Tires in St. Louis, MO

March 16th, 2012

There are many tire and auto service shops in Missouri, but if your looking for tires in St. Louis, MO - Independent Tire Dealer is the place you've been looking for. There are no other tire shops in St. Louis that can compare to Independent Tire Dealer. With our wide selection of tires and automotive services, we are sure you will find the right set of tires that not only fit your automotive needs but your budget as well. Our knowledgeable staff will work with all the way in choosing the perfect set of tires for your vehicle

ITD offers among the best in automotive services in St. Louis MO. With our highly trained, honest, hard working, and dedicated technicians; We are positive you will be satisfied with the services provided to you.

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Top Ten iPhone Apps for your Car #7 & #6

February 14th, 2012

 

7: TripAlyzer

More and more vehicles are coming equipped with onboard data centers that measure everything from thevehicle's fuel efficiency to average speed. If you don't happen to have these features in your vehicle, ...[more]

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Top 10 iPhone Apps for Your Car #9 & #8

February 10th, 2012

 

9: iGasUp

Fuel prices have become a point of contention among the world's commuters. As recently as November 2011, the price of crude oil topped $100 and analysts were predicting that the price of gas would soon be back to $4 per gallon. B ...[more]

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Shopping Tires Online

February 7th, 2012

Based on the latest statistics, 75% of people are doing tire research online before they buy tires.  Most people don't then actually buy the tires online, they go to a local tire store to make the purchase.  Our website intends to educate you and help you look at all the brands we offer and the different prices we have available.  You can then get pricing and schedule an appointment if you know exactly what you want.  On the other hand, if you are not exactly sure which is the correct tire for your type of truck or car, you can call or visit one of our locations.  With the information you gathered online, you can make a more informed decision when you talk to the ITD dealer.  Keep in mind that not all online tire retailers offer this personal service.  If you shop an out of town website, there is usually a shipping charge and if the tires aren't exactly what you wanted, you may have to pay to ship them back.  We look forward to meet ...[more]

Tags: buying tires
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Toyo Dakar Rally

January 20th, 2012

The Toyo Tires' Dakar Rally Blog brings you stories, photos and videos from the toughest off-road race in the world, the 2012 Dakar Rally. Join us as we follow the two Team SPEED HUMMERS driven by legendary off-road and NASCAR racer Robby Gordon and 2011 Dakar Champion Nasser Al-Attiyah.

http://www.toyotires.com/dakar-rally-blog

Tags: Dakar Racing
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