University Auto Care Inc
4515 Hwy 74 E, Wingate, NC 28174 704.233.0274

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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: Jul 02, 2023

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: Jun 14, 2022

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: Jan 10, 2022

Simple Answers from University Auto Care Inc in Wingate: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?University Auto Care Inc Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Wingate come with all-season tires that work pre...
Published on: Aug 22, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Jul 17, 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: Mar 14, 2021

Simple Answers from University Auto Care Inc for Wingate: Selecting Tires

{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/Simple') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?University Auto Care Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factor...
Published on: Jan 09, 2021

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Wingate

A lot of Wingate want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns o...
Published on: May 04, 2020