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

SUVs have become very popular, especially in urban areas. Their size makes it easy to haul kids to and from practices or take everything you need on a road trip. As convenient as they are, they should not be driven like normal sedans. There are some things you need to know to make sure you get the most out of your SUV instead of it getting the most out of your bank account. Be Consistent Good ha ... read more

Football season is finally here! We are back to spending every Thursday-Monday night watching our favorite teams play, cheering on our kids involved in football, and hoping everything goes well for our draft. Tailgating has been a beloved tradition for football fans for a long time. There’s nothing like getting to the game early to enjoy some good food with even better company before cheerin ... read more

School  is starting which means the roads will be filled with buses, cars, bikes, and walkers, all trying to get to school on time. This influx of people can mean increased danger. This is a serious concern for parents and school administration.  Here are few important reminders for drivers that will help keep our kids safe.   When driving, remember: Don’t assume you have t ... 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

Other parts of the country may be thinking about Fall as September begins, but here in Sugar Land, the summer heat is still with us.  Cars and trucks are still vulnerable to the ravages of summer heat, even as we start thinking about football season and changing leaves.  Be sure to get your A/C and cooling system serviced before you have a problem.  This hot summer has been tough on ... 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

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