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  4th of July Travel Tips Are you planning to put on some miles this 4th of July? Maybe taking a trip up north to the cabin? An estimated 42 million people are expected to travel somewhere this weekend. If you plan to leave on Friday, July 1st the best time to hit the road is before 10:00 a.m or after 9:00 p.m. according to Bob Pishue, a transportation analyst. It is best to plan ahead and anticipate running into traffic. Here are some tips for planning a successful 4th of July road trip: -Check your tires. Look at all 4 and make sure they are free from any slashes and have a safe amount of tread. Check your inflation, and make sure all your tires have adequate air. This will save you from an unplanned tire failure. -Do you have a full-sized spare tire? Did you know that traditional “donut” spare tires are only meant to be driven at slower speeds and for only a few miles? Basically, they are adequate enough to get you to the nearest gas station. Purchasing an extra tire when you ...

  Tire Safety 101 When you think about major components of your vehicle, your first thought might go to your engine. After all, without an engine you cant drive. The same thing can be said about tires! Tires are put through more wear and tear than we realize. They provide traction to help keep us on the road, increase our breaking power, and assist us with handling. Here are a few tips to consider and be aware of to help keep your tires in the best possible condition and last longer; One of the major causes of bad tires or extreme wear is lack of rotation. If you don't rotate you can have uneven wear on the inside or outside of your tire and that can result in bad handling but also the worst-case scenario of a blowout. The best practice to follow is to rotate every 5000 miles. If your tires are low or your tire light comes in it is important to check your pressures. Inside the driver's door, you should see a small sticker on the frame with the correct tire inflation number, fol...

  Can I Drive With Bad Struts?  Technically yes, you can drive a vehicle with bad struts. But Elysian Auto Service wants to remind you it is not a good idea to wait very long to have them replaced. Over time struts become worn and in some cases leak which means the stability of your vehicle is now compromised. Struts are a component unlike filters or tires where you can see the problem, they are much harder to see. When is the last time you looked under your vehicle? You will know when your struts have gone bad by some common symptoms including poor handling, excessive bounce, body roll, poor traction, and possibly a steering wheel wobble. If your struts are binding, which we do see on occasion, the ability to steer the vehicle can be affected causing other issues. The other area where bad struts have a major impact is your tires. The instability will cause abnormal tire wear which leads to handling issues and costly replacement. If you just put new tires on recently or are pl...

The 12 Repairs of Christmas All of us at Elysian Auto Service wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and fun New year! Go check out the video we put together. We hope it brings you a smile and even a laugh or two! 

                                                       What Are Winter Tires And Why Do I Need Them? Benefits of Winter Tires It is true that many all-season tires can handle light winter driving, up to a certain extent. In Minnesota. you might want to think twice about your all-season tires and consider switching over to a winter tire for the snowy months. Winter roads are very unpredictable, you might encounter black ice or heavy snowfall. You will want to be prepared for those situations and to have the best tires possible to help get you on your way.  Here are a few advantages you get with winter tires:  -Longevity: Buying a set of winter tires means you are able to put fewer miles on your regular season tires and they will last longer, and because you will only need winter tires for a few months you will get multiple seasons out of th...

Before we know it, winter will be upon us. For some that might be exciting, but for those who commute to work daily, it might not be. Making sure your vehicle is ready to take on the fierce Minnesota winter is very important, and might help give you some peace of mind the next time you have to hit the road. Here are a few things you can do to ensure that your vehicle is in top shape and ready for the ice and snow: 1. Check your tires, make sure they are in good condition and have a tread depth of at least 5/32". Buying a set of winter tires is another good option, they contain a specialized tread that can help with traction.  2. Check your tire pressure and make sure they are up to manufacture recommendations. The cold causes tire pressure to drop. 3. Test your battery, the cold is very tough on batteries. Especially pay attention to your cold-cranking amps, this is what will determine if your battery starts in cold temperatures. 4. Replace your windshield wipers. Visibility is cr...

Q: WHAT’S YOUR GO TO COFFEE DRINK? WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GET COFFEE? A: I am simple person that likes a large cup of coffee from McDonalds Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE TIRE BUSINESS? A: I have been banking/finance/insurance for 25 years and 2 years in the tire business Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRES ELYSIAN AUTO SERVICE SELLS? A: Hercules, Iroman, Continental, Michelin, Cooper, Falken, Hankook, and General Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FROM BUYING TIRES FROM A HERCULES DEALER? A:     Total Confidence 1 .       Road Hazard Protection offers free replacement for any Hercules brand tire for two years or the first 50% of the tread. 2 .       45 Day Trust Our Ride offers consumers the opportunity to experience the performance of Hercules light truck and passenger cars. 3 .       Workmanship and Material offers free replacement of tires that fail due to defects in workmanship and materials. ...