by Admin | Feb 5, 2025 | Auto Care Blog, iPad Giveaway, Nissan Leaf, Oil Change, Specials and Coupons
When you have to keep turning up the radio to hear it, you know something is wrong. But it might not be the muffler.
Louder and Louder the Car Noise Becomes. What Is It?
Of course, an old muffler is the first thing that comes to mind when your car keeps getting noisier and noisier. Maybe you’ve recently replaced the muffler, so you’re pretty sure it isn’t that. Well, here is the top reason for cars to become louder over time.
Tires.
Yes, tires are often the culprit. Sometimes, with cheap off-brand radial tires the noise can start in as little as 10,000 miles. The car starts out just fine, then as some mileage stacks up it starts getting louder. You notice you have to keep turning up the radio and start wondering what in the heck is wrong with your car!
Another way your tires can begin making noise is the tread is wearing away. You can do the penny test to see if you have enough tread to be driving around with those tires.
Tire Penny Test
Turn your front wheels so the tires are easily accessed. Put a penny in between the treads, with Lincoln upside down.
Is the top of Lincoln’s covered with tire tread?
If not much or none at all of Lincoln’s head is covered, you’re down to 2/32” of tread. So, go buy some tires right away. Your car isn’t hugging the road like it should and might slip in the rain. Make replacing the tires a priority.
Check the tread for every tire on your vehicle. They might vary dramatically if there is something wrong with your alignment, suspension, wheel bearings or other mechanical problem.
If you need some help deciding what’s making all that noise in your car, make an appointment with us at A1 Performance Auto Repair. We’re happy to give it a thorough inspection to discover the cause.
by Admin | Jul 26, 2019 | Oil Change
Prices for oil changes for cars and trucks are all over the place, as most shops have their own unique pricing formula. So, where do you go for a great deal for this type of maintenance on your car or truck in Sunnyvale?
Oil Change
The best place in Silicon Valley for an oil change is A1 Performance Auto Repair in Sunnyvale. They always have a great price even when it isn’t on special. But you will usually find a special rate for this particular service.
To find out how much you can save on your next oil change, check the A1 Performance Auto Repair Deals Page. That’s where all the current discounts are posted. There is a special on oil changes frequently. Smog checks have a discount usually, too, but not always. Be sure to mention the discount you saw on the website when you drop off your car or truck. Discounts are not automatic.
European Autos
If you drive a European make of car, you might want to take it to the A1 Performance Auto Repair European Specialists in San Jose. That is the special location that works solely on European makes of cars. The location in Sunnyvale works on all types of cars.
The San Jose location has deals and specials, too. Take a look at their Deals Page. As of this writing, there is an oil change special in effect for vehicles with synthetic oil.
Free iPad
You might want to join the A1 Performance mailing list, regardless of the location you use for your car’s maintenance. In the latter half of 2019, A1 Performance will be drawing names from their email newsletter mailing list and giving them a free, brand-new iPad! There will be a total of 3 given away, so join the mailing list right now. The link to do so is on the right column of this page.
Oil Changes
Call for an appointment when you need an oil change. We hope to see you soon.
