Automotive News & Information - A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, TX, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

mechanic working on ball joints on a vehicle

If you own or operate a fleet of vehicles or a commercial truck, chances are you’ve encountered a bad ball joint or two. How do you catch one before it breaks, and why is it important? A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, TX has the answers.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, TX wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, TX knows, and now you will too.

Losing a belt on the road can turn a small problem into a big one instantly. At A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, we know efficient and cost-effective operation begins with preventative maintenance.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.

Does your fleet have vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, A.W. Davis Tire & Auto Center in Brazoria, TX has you covered.