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America's Seat Belt Campaign

Click It or Ticket (CIOT) is the most successful seat belt enforcement campaign ever, helping to increase the national seat belt usage rate. Coast to coast, day or night, the message is simple - Click It or Ticket.

2012 CIOT National Enforcement Mobilization - The cornerstone of NHTSA's seat belt communications program is the national Click It or Ticket May Mobilization. The primary audience continues to be men ages 18 to 34, which research shows are less likely to wear seat belts.

"Green" Auto Tips Not Just for Earth Day

When it comes to celebrating Earth Day and helping the environment, vehicle owners and drives should not feel left out. By changing a few habits, motorists can do their part in helping the environment, say the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

ASE recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits as two easy-to-implement strategies. What’s more, better automotive habits will help your vehicle last longer and command a better resale price. full article

Service Board

You may not be familiar with all of the automotive services available at our shop. But at ModernTire of West Hartford our products and services extend beyond just tires.   Our team of ASE-Certified technicians performs a wide range of automotive  services routinely on most domestic and foreign automobiles. For example, some of the typical services include:

• Fuel System Cleaning:
  Over time, the fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas as you drive around town.

• Headlamp Replacement:
  Halogen and standard headlamps gradually fade. When one burns out, replace both so they’ll have the same brightness. Also, if your headlamp lenses are yellowed or cloudy, you can have them professionally restored to like new-condition.

•  Inspections:
  Drivers get inspections for many reasons. Maybe they’re going on a trip or just want to make sure their vehicle’s ready for the summer or winter. Maybe they just bought a used car and want to give it the once over. An inspection at ModernTire of West Hartford may reveal some things that are broken or are getting close to having a problem.

• Oil Change Service:
  Some auto service centers offer just an oil change and new filter as an option. At Modern Tire of West Hartford we will also check and top off all of your other fluids and inspect the hoses, belts, tires etc.

• PCV Valve Service:
  PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve. It’s a little part that releases pressure from the engine. It can get gummed up and that can lead to engine damage. Just needs to be changed now and then.

• Power Steering Service:
  Often overlooked. Our technician will evacuate the old fluid, clean out the system and replace it with clean fluid. This ensure the system runs well for a long time.

• Serpentine Belt Replacement:
  That’s the belt that powers the engine’s accessories like the alternator, air conditioner, power steering and brakes. You’ll want to replace the serpentine belt at ModernTire of West Hartford before it breaks or wears down too much, because that’ll lead to other problems.

• Shocks and Struts Replacement:
  This starts with an inspection of the suspension components. Shocks last a long time and wear out slowly, so many motorists don’t notice when it’s time to change them.
                - If they’re worn or leaking, they need to be replaced.

• Transmission Service:
  This involves removing the transmission fluid and replacing it with clean fluid. It’s like an oil change for your transmission.

• Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing:
  The tires are rotated from front to back using the recommended rotation pattern. This helps tires wear more evenly. Wheels need to be balanced from time to time to keep them turning without any wobble or bounce. Helps the ride and saves tire wear as you drive around West Hartford.