When Should You Replace Your Tires?

When it comes to figuring out when to replace your vehicle's tires, there are some factors to consider such as tread depth and the age of your tires. 

Tread Depth

To measure the tread of your tires, first do the penny test.  Take a penny and with Lincoln's head facing town, place it into the middle grooves of your tire.  If you see Lincoln's complete head, it means your tread is very low and you need tires as soon as possible.

The Age of Your Tires

You also want to consider how long you have had the same tires on the vehicle, especially if you do not drive many miles.  The tires may look alright, and they may have a good amount of tread after performing the penny test, but depending on their age, they can be unsafe. 

Most manufacturers suggest replacing tires six years after their production date, regardless of tread.  Old tires can become dry rotted and unsafe.  These tires can start to deteriorate, and eventually cause the steel belts in the tread to separate from the rest of the tire.  When this happens, it can result loss of control of your vehicle and can lead to an accident.

Tire Tread Separation

To find out the age of your tires, look for the DOT number.  You will see four digits which is the production date of your tires; the first two are the week made, and the last two are the year made.  If the production date is older than five years, have your tires checked out for dry rot, and start thinking of getting replacements.

Proper maintenance of your tires, such as rotations, balancing, and wheel alignments, will also help with keeping your tires in the best shape, and allowing them to be used for longer periods of time.  Make sure to always have your tires inflated to the proper amount that your car requires.  Over inflation as well as under inflation can drastically affect how your tires wear during use, and can lead to having to replace tires sooner.

Not sure if you need new tires?  Not sure if you are due for routine maintenance for your tires?  Contact us today, and we will be more than happy to assist with any of your tire needs!

Checking Your Car Headlights

With the colder weather approaching, that means it gets darker sooner each day and we will be driving more in the dark.  Check your headlights and all other lights often to make sure they are working properly.

All outside car lights are important, but the lights that are legally required to work are side and tail lights, headlights, brake lights, direction indicators, and license plate lights.

Before hopping into your vehicle, turn the lights on, including directionals, and do a walk-around to make sure everything is good to go.  To check your brake lights, ask someone to step on the brake pedal while you check the back of the vehicle. 

One of your lights out and need a replacement?  Stop by today and we can change it out for you.  We carry most lights in stock and will be able to get you in and out in no time!

National Teen Driver Safety Week

This week is National Teen Driver Safety week.  This week, remind the teen in your life about the important rules they should follow to stay safe behind the wheel. 

The greatest dangers for teen drivers are alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted driving, drowsy driving, speeding, and having passengers that can cause distractions.

Motor vehicle accidents are the #1 cause of teenage deaths in the United States.  Informing your teen on the dangers of driving, and going over safe practices while driving could save lives.  Take the time this week to address the greatest dangers for teens while operating a motor vehicle, and how those dangers can be prevented.

Jerry Noonan's Auto Center is an Auto Body Shop too!

We don't only do mechanical and auto repair work.  We are also a full service auto body and collision repair shop.  We strive to give our customers a wide variety of quality services so that they can have a "one stop auto center" that they trust with their vehicle.

No matter which insurance company you may have, we work directly with your insurance company during the collision repair process.  We make sure to use the best quality parts, and ensure we do each repair correctly and properly to meet manufacturer standards for each vehicle.

No matter if the repair is big or small, our highly qualified technicians treat your vehicle like their own, and get the vehicle looking like new again.

Need a repair done?  Stop by our shop with your vehicle for a free estimate!

Due for an NJ state inspection? Make an appointment today!

Looking for an inspection station?  Jerry Noonan's Auto Center is a state licensed Private Inspection Facility as well as an Emissions Repair Facility.

Why wait at the Motor Vehicle Commission to get your car inspected when you can schedule an appointment with our state licensed technicians?  We also perform our courtesy check inspection on your vehicle while here.  Know the overall health of your vehicle and get your inspection sticker, its a win win!

If your vehicle doesn't pass inspection, that's no problem either.  We are a state licensed Emissions Repair Facility.  If there is any reason your vehicle doesn't pass, we can provide you with an estimate on the repair to get your vehicle in tip-top shape to pass inspection.

Finding a Local Auto Repair Shop You Can Trust

The best way to maintain your vehicle and keep it running the best it can for the longest amount of time is to choose a quality full-service auto repair shop that you can trust.  The best time to look for an auto repair shop is before you actually need one. 

Here are some guidelines to think of when looking for and finding a local auto repair shop:

• Ask your friends, family, and co-workers
• Check local repair shops' reviews online and visit their social media pages like Facebook
• See how long the auto repair shop has been in business for.  This is a good indicator of shop quality.
• Look for an auto repair shop that has a clean, well-organized, and professional appearance
• See what amenities they offer, such as a comfortable waiting room, clean bathroom, shuttle service for their customers
• Ensure that the auto repair shop has employed professional technicians.  Look for ASE certifications or any other certifications.

Our lead technician's ASE Certification for Master Automobile Technician

Trust in Jerry Noonan's Auto Center to be your local auto repair shop!  

We receive many referrals from customers throughout the Monroe Township area.  Most of our customers have been trusting us with their vehicles for over 5+ years. 

We have wonderful customers who have left great reviews throughout Google and social media.  Please take a look for yourself. 

Jerry Noonan's Auto Center opened in 1987, and has been in business ever since.  We strive to give our customers the best experience we can provide, and have done so for 31 years.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a clean and professional environment for our customers and employees.   

Our technicians are always training and learning to keep up with industry standards and to be able to properly service any vehicle our customers bring to us.  Our technicians are well versified on a large variety of makes and models as well as all repairs and maintenance services to keep your vehicle in the best shape.

Did we mention that we are also a full service auto body and collision facility?  We want to truly provide all of our customers with being a "one stop auto center" for all of their automotive needs, no matter if it is mechanical or collision related.

Always do your research before trusting an auto repair shop to work on your vehicle.  We hope these guidelines will help in your search to find an auto repair shop that you can trust. 

Need Tires? We've Got You Covered.

Let's talk tires.  Jerry Noonan's Auto Center is a "One Stop Auto Center", which includes being a tire shop as well.  We provide all tire services such as mounting, balancing, rotations, flat repairs, and wheel alignments, and are able to supply virtually any kind of tire your vehicle needs.

We all know how big of a role tires play for making your vehicle go, so our staff at Jerry Noonan's Auto Center take tires and tire maintenance seriously.  Any time a vehicle comes in for any service or repair we check the overall condition of each tire, inspecting the tread depth, look for any uneven wear patterns that could shorten the life of the tires, and ensure that the tires are inflated to the proper PSI for best performance.  We help maintain our customers' tires by recommending routine rotations every 6,000 miles and routine alignments every 15,000 miles to keep your vehicle and tires performing the best they can for as long as possible.

Have any tire questions or concerns?  Reach out to us today! 

What Do You Get Out Of Your Oil Change?

Here at Jerry Noonan's Auto Center, oil changes are second nature to us.  We provide oil changes for all makes and models, foreign and domestic, and they are one of the most popular services that our certified mechanics perform on a daily basis. 

With every oil change, we do a complimentary "look over" of your vehicle which we call a Courtesy Check. 

During our Courtesy Check, we visually inspect:

• If any dash warning lights are on
• Condition of battery
• Condition of wiper blades
• Condition of tires, tread depth, and proper inflation of tires
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• All vehicle lights
• Air filter
• Cabin filter
• Condition of suspension components
• Condition of all belts and hoses

When our mechanics perform an oil change on your vehicle, we want to make sure we thoroughly inspect the whole vehicle for condition and overall safety, because you and your family are our #1 priority.

Contact us today to schedule your next oil change appointment!