Auto Repair in Camarillo

Consumer Reports found that even tires with half of their remaining tread intact can still lose their footing, especially in foul-weather. Naturally, tires lose their ability to grip the road in wet weather as the rubber wears away. The lower the thickness of rubber, the more likely they are to lose their footing. However, tests are finding that tread can give up a significant amount of grip even when it’s still at its halfway point. Half-worn tires can be treacherous on wet roads, as their grooves may not be deep enough to disperse water out from under the tread. The consequence is hydroplaning where the water becomes a barrier between the tire and the road making steering unresponsive. The faster you drive, the greater the risk of hydroplaning, since higher speeds allow less time for water to escape through the tread grooves.  During the Consumer Reports testing, half-tread tires began to skim over the water’s surface at as slow as 40 mph ... read more

The light indicates a low air pressure in one or more (including your spare) of your tires. Recently temperatures have dropped at night causing the air in your tires to contract, lowering the tire pressure. If the pressure lowers enough, it will trigger the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to turn on the light alerting you to have them checked. Make sure you’re driving on the safest tires regardless of any temperature changes by letting Camarillo Car Care perform a fast, convenient inspection if your tire pressure light is coming on. Most of the time it’s due to the chilly weather, but when it comes to vehicle safety it’s better to be safe than sorry