Author Archives: Johnny Wheels

Brake Service

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Johnny Wheels

Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either. A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of … Continue reading →

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Wheel Balancing

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Johnny Wheels

So you love our job, and your family life is great: You have achieved balance. But can you the same for your wheels? You can tell if your tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds. If one … Continue reading →

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Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your KY Driving

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Johnny Wheels

  />   Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to London knows this makes sense. Some of us in the London area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I’m not talkin’ what you see in the … Continue reading →

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Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Johnny Wheels

Bad air quality while you’re driving around Williamsburg is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they’re fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don’t … Continue reading →

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Make Your Vehicle Last

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Johnny Wheels

We live in such a disposable society. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days people were real sticklers about taking care … Continue reading →

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Tire Tread Depth for Corbin KY

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Johnny Wheels

So, when are your tires actually worn out? This is a question a lot of us in Corbin KY ask ourselves. For many, the answer is ‘when they no longer pass a safety inspection’. But waiting that long can have … Continue reading →

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Better Service – Better Economy

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Johnny Wheels

The hottest Corbin news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Corbin. But we’ve found several basic things that any Corbin vehicle owner … Continue reading →

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Before You Leave Corbin, Get A Trip Inspection

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Johnny Wheels

You know, at Johnny Wheels we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of … Continue reading →

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Serpentine Belt Replacement

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Johnny Wheels

Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator-which charges the battery, … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Corbin Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Johnny Wheels

This is something really amazing: For every gallon of gas your Corbin car burns, it uses 12,000 gallons of air. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean. That’s like a hundred gallons of air … Continue reading →

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