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Taking a couple minutes out of your day to look more closely at the health of the tire tread could make all the difference in saving you from a potential blowout. Most new vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system on board that will alert you when the pressure drops in one or more of the tires. If not, you need to use a tire gauge to check the pressure in each tire at least weekly. Underinflated tires can certainly lead to a blowout on the highway.

While you are checking the air pressure in the tires, you can inspect…

One of the most important parts of a vehicle's engine is also one of the simplest, a gasket. All vehicles have multiple different types of gaskets, but their functionality is essentially the same regardless, and that is to provide an impenetrable seal between two different parts of your vehicles.

The reason why gaskets are so important, and why it is critical that they maintain a perfect seal, is because they prevent different fluids from mixing or fluids entering a part of the engine that they could do damage to. 

Your car's tires are like Goldilocks. They need to maintain pressure not too high, not too low, but just right. Tire pressure is essential to your safety and to the performance of your car.

When the tires are under-inflated, they may wear out faster. Under-inflation also causes poor traction, which could lead to a spin-out or tire blowout. Over-inflation is also a problem for tires. 

During the winter months here in the Loves Park, IL area, one of the most important safety precautions you can take is to ensure your vehicle has properly working wiper blades that are in good or new condition. Here at Napleton’s Autowerks, Inc. (Loves Park), we inspect every vehicle that comes through our service department for safe and effective wiper blades and windshield washer fluid.

The rain, snow and dirty slush that covers our windshields during these months can be a serious road hazard, so having a solid windshield cleaning system in place can be a lifesaver. 

Here at Napleton's Autowerks, Inc. (Loves Park), we do realize that there are companies that sell auto parts for a cheaper price than what you will find at our dealership.

We pride ourselves, however, that the parts that you purchase from the dealership are manufactured to the same quality being the same part you had in your vehicle when you purchased it new. We put our name on the part and our warranty as well. If the part is defective we will replace it immediately, no questions asked.

Our automotive technicians are thoroughly trained to repair and adjust anything…

Cars are an integral part of people's lives. People around the world depend on their cars to navigate their daily lives. With that in mind, here at Napleton's Autowerks, Inc. (Loves Park), we stress the importance of quality tires to our customers to ensure your vehicle is reliable year-round. Having strong, dependable tires appropriate for your vehicle is crucial when navigating through inclement weather such as snow or heavy rain. The perfect tire will allow your vehicle to handle these conditions with little setback appropriately.

Finding quality OEM Mercedez-Benz parts for your vehicle can become a daunting task if you aren't looking in the right places.