Summer is a great time for fun activities with your family. Kids are out of school, there are a few holidays that create the perfect excuse for a road trip, and Houston has plenty of local activities to beat the heat. To make sure your vehicle is ready for the fun you will have this summer, here are a few maintenance tasks to think about ahead of time. 1. Check the tire pressure Properly i ... read more

The holidays are here which means plenty of friendly greetings, eating sweets, and traveling to see your family. AAA estimates around 99 million people will travel by car for Christmas. If you are one of those millions driving somewhere that has a real winter, you need to make sure your car is ready. Even if you are staying in Houston, your car needs to be ready to transition from an extreme summe ... read more

Summer is in full swing which means family road trips are in season. We want to know where the road is taking you this summer! Respond in the comments, check-in and tag us on Facebook, or tag us in the comments of your favorite road trip picture. Anything to share your road trip adventures with First Tire.   What we want We want to know all about the fun adventures you and your family are ... read more

Your car’s battery plays a key part in your vehicle’s performance and safety. Did you know there are several things you can do to maximize and extend your battery’s life and avoid car trouble? Let’s take a closer look at some helpful car maintenance advice. FOLLOW THESE NINE MAINTENANCE STEPS TO MAXIMIZE THE ... read more

We just read several AAA Texas reports about the upcoming Independence Day weekend. This July 4th holiday, the AAA says that millions of Texans will travel by car and most of them will be driving 50 miles or more. If you’re planning on traveling during this holiday period, are you prepared for the trip? Their study indica ... read more

Preparing your car for Texas summers isn’t expensive or complicated. Auto maintenance isn’t a part-time thing either because it helps reduce your chances of running into heat-related car trouble, let’s look at a few things you can do to to keep your vehicle running in top shape t ... read more

We all know summer road trips aren’t always trouble-free. Dealing with snarled traffic, bad weather, or restless passengers can be taxing but they won’t necessarily stop you from getting to your destination. However, would you be able to deal with an emergency on the road? You can handle car trouble better if you are prepare ... read more

Tires are the most often overlooked safety item. Tire inspection should be part regular auto maintenance. Your car’s tires can tell you if there’s a problem as long as you know the what to look for. In addition, since everyone’s safety rests on your tires, you shoul ... read more

When the economy took a downturn a few years ago, a few car owners neglected maintenance while other owners began wondering if they could handle their own auto maintenance instead of letting a certified mechanic do the job. Now that things are looking up again, handling your own auto maintenance isn’t necessarily a bad thing ... read more

Texas weather can takes a toll on your vehicle’s windshield wiper blades and make them wear out quickly. It’s a part of basic auto maintenance to inspect your wiper blades regularly and have them replaced in the spring and fall. However, most of us skip this inexpensive maintenance step and, unfortunately, wait to change them onl ... read more