Martinez Complete Auto Service
14502 Eagle Pass, Houston, TX 77015 281.501.8987

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Simple Answers from Martinez Complete Auto Service in Houston: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Martinez Complete Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Houston come with all-season tires that wor...
Published on: Jun 12, 2023

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Houston

New tires are a big ticket item for most Houston drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cour...
Published on: Jun 06, 2023

Tire Replacement at Martinez Complete Auto Service in Houston

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Houston drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive o...
Published on: Jun 27, 2022

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Mar 31, 2022

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Dec 27, 2021

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Dec 17, 2020

Tire Rotation and Balancing

You can make your tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.  Let’s start with tire rotation.  In normal driving, your front tires wear more on the shoulders bec...
Published on: Oct 21, 2020

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Feb 11, 2020