Automotive Industry News & Information - TG Automotive, Inc.

When you see tires advertised, you’ll often see the word “radial” attached to it. What does this mean, and where did radial tires originate? TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD is here, with answers to questions you weren’t even asking.

At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, we see a lot of dirty filters. Oil filters typically get replaced with each oil change, but air, fuel, and cabin filters last a long time. As such, they are often neglected until well after they’ve run their course. Here’s why you should care:

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

Transmission failure rarely happens out of the blue - there’s a good chance a transmission will give you a good amount of warning before kicking the bucket. Here are some things you can watch out for, from TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

The type of tire you want on your fleet or commercial vehicle depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you use the vehicle. There are multiple tire styles for most applications, and one of them is right for you. At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, we’re ready to help you make your choice. If you’d like to narrow it down before you come see us, here’s a short rundown of common tires that will meet your specific need.

If you own or maintain a fleet of vehicles, you understand what a huge investment multiple vehicles can be, especially when dealing with semis and other commercial trucks. At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, we’re here to help you protect that investment.

At TG Automotive, Inc. in Severn, MD, we understand that you can’t prevent malfunctions all the time, every time. At some point in your driving history, you’ve probably dealt with a flat tire. Sometimes a tire goes flat in a parking lot, but sometimes a tire can fail while driving. Here are some indicators you have a tire that is about to fail, and how to handle the situation.