Wilmington Auto Repair

The hottest Delaware news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Wilmington. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Wilmington can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the environment. You can really improve your fuel economy by how you drive – but first, here's a review of things you can do for your vehicle that'll save gas no matter how you drive.The first one for Wilmington drivers is keeping tires properly inflated. That can save 2 miles per gallon/.85 km per liter. Driving on low tires is like driving through sand – your car just has to work harder. Most Wilmington service centers will fill up your tires for free, so just ask PONTE'S AUTOCARE. Also, make a habit of checking your tire pressure whenever you fill up. Many Wilmington gas stations have an ... read more

A lot of people get custom wheels in Wilmington. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your PONTE'S AUTOCARE tire professional can ensure you get the right fit. First he'll ask you a series of questions about your Wilmington driving needs and what you want in your new wheels. Now, not every wheel can go on every car. Care must be taken so that tires and wheels are not too large or that the wheel is centered too far towards the outside or the inside so the tires rub.If you don't want to make any modifications to your vehicle, you would need to focus on the wheels that would fit. With trucks, some people in Wilmington like much bigger tires so they need a suspension lift.Also, most Wilmington drivers don't realize that you need to keep the rolling diameter ... read more