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A lot of us  drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Connecticut motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels. Wheels come in thousands of designs. Custom wheels can Read more...

If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of your favorite  auto parts store, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How can most drivers know what's right for their vehicle? As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run. Your vehicle has specified a particular type of Read more...

Let's talk about something critical for all Norwich drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps your wheel attached to your Read more...

The last new American vehicles sold in Norwich with a carburetor rolled out of the Connecticut dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Norwich, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector Read more...

It's very important to your Ct.  service center to keep you happy and on the road. You might be surprised at the amount of money Ct service centers spend every year to make sure their technicians are properly trained. NORWICH area service centers, including TMR Automotive in NORWICH, offer a variety of car care services to Read more...

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Norwich? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,' Read more...

When accidents occur in Norwich, Connecticut, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information. When Connecticut police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses and cell phone directories, they waste precious time. In the unfortunate event that you are Read more...

Modern Norwich vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now have electronic Read more...

Most Norwich residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Norwich drivers – it also has a financial impact. With high Connecticut gas prices, we've all heard about the importance of keeping proper Read more...

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Norwich drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of tire Read more...