J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

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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: Aug 26, 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: Apr 14, 2022

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: Feb 18, 2022

Simple Answers from J and C Auto Service in Downers Grove: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?J and C Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Downers Grove come with all-season tires that work pr...
Published on: Jul 01, 2021

Simple Answers from J and C Auto Service for Downers Grove: Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Aug 11, 2020

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Jun 28, 2020

Have J and C Auto Service Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jan 01, 2020

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Downers Grove

New tires are a big ticket item for most Downers Grove drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And o...
Published on: Oct 30, 2019