Bradley Automotive Center
25 King Spring Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860.623.3599

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Mar 30, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Oct 04, 2022

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Nov 27, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bradley Automotive Center Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Oct 20, 2021

Tire Replacement at Bradley Automotive Center in Windsor Locks

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Windsor Locks drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you d...
Published on: Jul 24, 2020

Bradley Automotive Center Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Bradley Automotive Center Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Bradley Automotive Ce...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020

Simple Answers from Bradley Automotive Center for Windsor Locks: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Dec 29, 2019