Tag Archives: TIRES

Here's what you need to know about saving on gas

Here's what you need to know about saving on gas

Check out these tips on how to save gas from Mr. Transmission Milex of Cary, NC owner Steve!    Story originally published on Spectrum News.   

Taking care of your car ahead of Fourth of July and summer travel

Taking care of your car ahead of Fourth of July and summer travel

A recent report from AAA Travel indicated the increased travel comes as we experience pent-up travel demand and higher vaccination rates.    More Americans will be hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend, with holiday travel expected to increase by 40 percent from last year.  A recent report from AAA Travel indicated the increased travel comes as we experience pent-up travel demand and higher vaccination rates. The report found more than 47.7 million people are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend.   More than nine in 10 Independence Day travelers (approximately 43.6 million) will drive to their destination. Nearly 13.5 million more Americans will travel by car this holiday than in 2020, an increase 40 percent from last year. This is expected to be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. A big jump in holiday travel is expected despite gas prices that have soared to its highest rates in seven years at mo ... read more

Travel tips to stay safe during winter weather

Travel tips to stay safe during winter weather

Steve Sargent of Milex Mr. Transmission of Cary, NC talks about travel tips to stay safe driving in winter weather.      Story originally published on CBS17

Winter car care if your car is sitting in the driveway

Winter car care if your car is sitting in the driveway

If you are not driving as much during these winter months, don't forget about your necessary car maintenance. As icy and pouring rain descended across the Carolinas Thursday and with so many people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Carolinians are not driving as often.  While that might be good news when it comes to putting serious mileage on your vehicle, it can be bad news for other aspects of your car. Car care should be a year-round concern. “Me, I think of it as our joints," Bevin Fink of Mr. Transmission Milex in Concord explained. "The longer you sit, the harder it is to get moving, so you need to get that engine going to get those fluids moving." First up, when cold nights hit and you aren't driving as much, car battery care needs to be front-of-mind so you don’t get stuck when you hop in your vehicle again. One way to prevent this issue is to buy ... read more

5 Steps to make your car winter-ready

5 Steps to make your car winter-ready

Steve Sargent of Mr. Transmission Milex in Cary, NC speaks with Jeff Hogan on 5 steps to make your car winter ready. Story originally aired on WARL: www.wral.com/5-steps-to-make-your-car-winter-ready/18963037/

Car Experts Offer Suggestions for Students Heading off to College

Car Experts Offer Suggestions for Students Heading off to College

Car Experts Offer Suggestions for Students Heading off to College Moran Family of Brands Professionals Provide Car Maintenance and Do-It-Yourself Tips College students around the country are preparing to drive off to campus this month to start classes and live on their own. Car care experts at Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of transmission and general automotive repair, are providing students with maintenance tips to keep their vehicles running smoothly as they head off to school this fall. “College students are often relatively new car owners who have relied on their parents for maintenance schedules and advice,” said Peter Baldine, President of Moran Family of Brands. “Now that they are going out on their own, they will need to know the best ways to take care of their vehicles while they are away from home. We want to offer ... read more

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