Tire City & Automotive Service
5753 Altanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 35117 334.356.6073

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Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car

Alabama air quality affects Montgomery drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your v...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026

PCV Valve Replacement at Tire City & Automotive Service in Montgomery

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Montgomery and our environment here in Alabama. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the b...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025

10 Overlooked Services - Let Tire City & Automotive Service Take Care of Them For You

Let’s talk about automotive service schedules.  And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten. We have a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked.  T...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

The Tire City & Automotive Service Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Montgomery drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and s...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Evaporative Emissions Control

The oil and fuel in your vehicle give off vapors that are very harmful to the environment. Evaporative emissions control systems – EVAP for short – are mandated in all cars and trucks. The...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025