Is your car shaking when you hit the brakes? Take it to Milex Complete Auto Care for a checkup. Shaking is an indication of a problem and should not be ignored.   If your car shakes when you hit the brakes, there’s likely an easy solution. Milex is a leader in the auto repair industry, and our mechanics have the training and experience to diagnose the problem and get your back out on the road. We’ve been helping Americans with their cars for more than 50 years. Milex is part of Moran Family of Brands, a franchisor of six brands in the aftermarket auto and window tinting industry.   Let’s explore some of the common problems associated with shaking.   Brakes. The most common culprit when you encounter shaking when you slow down is the brakes. Most new vehicles have disc brakes. The disc, or brake rotor, decelerates when the brake pads apply friction. Over time, brake rotors can warp because friction from the brake pads slowly wears ... read more

Set a reminder to head to Milex Complete Auto Care for a tire rotation and regular tire maintenance to keep you safe on the road.   In a single year, tire-related crashes result in 664 fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Proper tire maintenance helps increase safety, improve vehicle handling, and extend the life of your tires. A good rule of thumb is to replace your tires every 75,000 miles.   When you come in for a regular maintenance visit, Milex mechanics perform a tire rotation to ensure your wheels remain in good condition. We’ll also balance your tires and align the wheels to boost your car’s performance. We have more than 50 years of experience providing complete auto care for customers nationwide. Milex is part of Moran Family of Brands, the franchisor of six aftermarket auto and window tinting brands, including Mr. Transmission and ... read more

Proper tire alignment helps boost fuel economy, extends the life of your tires, and improves vehicle safety.   Approximately 664 motor vehicle fatalities in 2020 were caused by tire-related crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One way to ensure you and your passengers are safe on the road is to make sure your tires are properly aligned. Your tires may fall out of alignment when you hit a pothole or bump a curb. Poor shocks and struts can also cause problems with tire alignment. Having your tires properly aligned will ensure ideal handling and allow you to have a smooth ride.   Regular tire maintenance can also help save you money. On average, customers pay about $167 per tire, according to Consumer Reports. Tire alignment can help extend the life of your tires and all ... read more

If you have ever been driving around town and noticed the sensation of your car shaking, there are some steps you can take before making a pit stop at a repair shop.   Your car requires a lot of parts to run efficiently. A single car has more than 30,000 parts, and it’s normal for some parts to wear down over time. Regular maintenance is key to ensuring your car runs smoothly and gets you from Point A to Point B. Many experts recommend getting your vehicle serviced every six months but use the owner’s manual in your car as a guide, according to the American Automobile Association.   Shaking is often one of the first clues that your car requires attention. However, there are a wide variety of reasons your car could be shakin ... read more

Don’t Put Off Regular Maintenance Most of us have been guilty of at least one of the following while driving a vehicle: Driving past your recommended allotted mileage between tire rotations or oil changes. Having an indicator light illuminate your dashboard, hoping that it just goes away. Maybe there are unfamiliar sounds coming from your car or it doesn’t just feel right.  You feel you can hold off on any repairs when you get back out on the road more often or some of the current stay-at-home restrictions are lifted.  We get it. You will eventually get around to it because, relatively speaking, it doesn’t seem as important right now. While fewer people are on the roads these days, that may feel like another excuse to put off routine maintenance to your vehicle. You shouldn’t be waiting until “things get back to normal” in order to service your vehicle. By putting those things off, you a ... read more

Why Tire Rotation is So Important Have you rotated your tires lately? Even in terms of having a mental checklist of common car maintenance, remembering to get the tires rotated is not one of our first thoughts.  People will inspect their tires to make sure they are properly inflated.  They may also make sure the tread is good to make sure they have the proper traction. Tires are very important to the overall safety and performance of your car, and should be given plenty of attention. Specifically, you should be thinking about getting them rotated. By doing so, it will save you a lot of money in the long run. Why tires need to be occasionally rotated. In theory, if every road around the country was equally smooth, you might not have to rotate your tires. You could drive until they had equal amounts of wear and tear and eventually needed to be replaced. But roads have potholes, cracks and bumps. Meanwhile, some tires, simpl ... read more

Something as simple as a penny can save you hundreds of dollars when it comes to keeping your car running smoothly. Keeping your tires in their best shape is a job that you can do hand-in-hand with your local Milex technician. Following these easy steps will ensure you get the most life out of your tires and your car. It will also help you get the most out of every gallon of gas. That’s right, your tires affect your gas mileage! If you are driving around on under-inflated tires, you are using more gas than you need. Not to mention, poorly maintained tires will wear out earlier than if you take proper care of them. You can get as much as an extra year of life out of your tires if you just know the best way to maintain them. Tire Pressure Once a month, check the pressure of all five of your tires. That’s right. Five! You should include the spare when doing the job. Wh ... read more