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Why is My Car A/C Blowing Hot Air?

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On those hot and humid summer days, the refreshing breeze of a car’s air conditioning is always a welcome relief. However, if you switch on your A/C only to be met with warm, stale air, a trip to your local auto repair shop is sure to be the only thing on your mind. For an air conditioning system to work perfectly, it needs to cool, dehumidify, and circulate the air inside your vehicle. The system itself is a complex orchestra of tubes, wires and tanks, and if one part fails, the whol...
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Top Performance Upgrades

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Let's talk about automotive performance. This term means a lot of things to a lot of people... from better handling, more speed, more off-road or track capability or even better fuel economy. For the purposes of this list, performance means one thing; getting where you are going sooner. Consider the following top pick performance upgrades if you want to put more power to the ground: Cold-air Intake - Factory air boxes are restrictive and are usually more about packaging under the hood than f...
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Give Your Family the Gift of Safety - New Tires

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We are the land of the man (or woman) who has everything. We have electric dog nail trimmers, vacuums that work without your help and phones with more computing power than a fleet of space shuttles. With all this great and not so great stuff, it's getting harder and harder to give a great gift. Before you go flailing around for a gift nobody wants or needs just to say you have something to wrap, consider the gift of safety; a new set of tires for a friend or family member.Maybe you think thi...
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It used to be as common as falling leaves in autumn for people to work on their own cars.  And while this red-blooded American pastime has not completely disappeared from our world, the expense and complexity of newer cars make some repairs best left to the professionals.  Here is a quick list of, "Don't try this at home"' auto repairs: 1.  Check Engine Diagnostics - With everyone from big box parts stores to smartphone app developers making it possible to talk to the computer in your car, many...
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Holiday Travel Tips

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Few things typify the holidays like hitting the road to share the magic of the season with family and friends. But with the road choked with other drivers, winter weather hazards, and long empty stretches of sleepy asphalt, a holiday road trip can quickly turn ugly.Keep the joy meter pegged by taking a few precautions to prepare for your trip.1.  Get Your Pre-drive ZZZZZs - Drowsy driving is a largely unheralded hazard, taking a back seat to more socially active no-no's like texting and...
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Driving Safely with Nature

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North American roads cover millions of miles of landscape through habitats that vary from desert and grassland to mountain or forest and everything in-between. While we enjoy the freedom of the open road, we are nearly always crossing through the homes of wild creatures which may venture out on the road at the worst time possible. Follow these tips to avoid a collision with our natural neighbors.1.  Pay Attention - It may seem like the most basic of instructions, but in our tech-crazy ...
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Storing and Caring for Your Seasonal Wheels and Tires

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In many parts of the US and Canada, it is common to have two sets of wheels and tires to tackle seasonal differences in driving conditions. You know what to do with them while they are on your car, but what is the proper way to store the ones you put up for the season? Here are some tips to ensure your seasonal tires are ready to go when it is time to swap them out.1.  Clean Your Wheels - Contaminants and road grime can degrade the finish on your wheels while they are in storage. Before you...
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Keep in Line - Get Your Wheels Aligned Today!

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Wheel alignments are a vital part of the maintenance of your vehicle. When your vehicle rolls off the assembly line it receives a wheel alignment before the tires go on. Over time, this alignment can get out of sync causing handling issues and unnecessary wear on your tires. Wheel Alignments can easily be checked with your regular tire rotation. Signs Your Wheels Need Alignment: Vibrations when braking or turning the vehicle Pulling to the left or right when you release the steering wheel S...
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Top 10 Things to Check When Buying a Used Car

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Buying a used car can be a great experience or a complete nightmare, depending on what you know when you sign on the bottom line or hand over your hard-earned cash to the seller.  While most used car establishments are reputable, there are still some that will be happy to sell you a little less car than you bargain for.  As a matter of fact, some dealers and individual sellers simply don't know the history or the problems with a car when they offer it to you.Check these ten importa...
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Why You Should Never Skip a Tire Rotation

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The cornering and rolling forces on each of your tires are different.  If you have a front wheel drive car, the power and most of the force is transmitted to the front tires while the rear tires pretty much just follow along like fixed wagon wheels.  A rear-wheel drive car or truck sends power to the back while steering forces are handled by the front wheels.  All-wheel drive and 4wd have their unique power, steering and cornering characteristics as well. The point is, your f...
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RJM Auto Repair & Tire is your one-stop shop for tires and auto repair in Olympia, WA, and serves the surrounding area from Shelton and McCleary, WA. We thrive to be the best tire and auto repair shop in the area, offering services such as PCM Reprogramming, Oil Changes, Brake Repairs, and Transmission repair to name a few! We understand that getting your car fixed or buying new tires can be overwhelming. That's why RJM Auto Repair & Tire has a large selection of tires and auto repair services to fit your budget and vehicle needs. Our goal is to make sure you are back on the road quickly and safely! We feature tires from top-quality brands, such as Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal®, Goodyear®, Continental®, and more. Priding ourselves on making sure you come first and we aspire to be your number one choice for tires & auto repair in the Olympia, WA area. Let us earn your business! Schedule an appointment today.