When your vehicle has great stopping power, it makes you happy. And saving money makes you really happy. So, right now, to be deliriously happy, Stop and Save Up to $50 on NAPA Brakes at Tyler's Automotive, your participating NAPA AutoCare Center. 

You'll receive up to a $50 VISA rebate card, by mail, for your qualifying NAPA Brakes purchase from May 1 – 31. Reliable stopping power. Big savings. And happiness. Stop by for yours at Tyler's Automotive in Tigard, Wilsonville, or Newberg.

 

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Tigard OR. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brakes, brake pads rub on a disc – or rotor – to slow the wheels.

The brake pads are attached to a caliper that squeezes the pads against the rotor. It's kind of like how squeezing the handbrake on a bicycle pushes the brake pads against the wheel of the bike.

Now pads just wear away with use – kind of like a pencil eraser wears out. The good news is that replacing brake pads is a straight-forward repair.

Tigard OR Disc Brakes If you hear squealing or grinding when you use the brakes, have your Tyler's Automotive service advisor check them out. He'll have a technician perform a thorough brake inspection to see what needs to be done. He'll check for signs of brake problems and go over other brake components to see that they're working properly.

He can tell you if it's time to replace the pads or if there are other issues with your brakes that should be addressed. Some people ignore the warning signs and keep driving long after the pads are completely worn out. When that happens, metal brake components will grind on the rotor, damaging it enough that it needs to be resurfaced or replaced.

Rotors can also warp or crack, in which case they'll need to be replaced. Brake calipers also wear out over time. They can develop leaks or the caliper pistons can freeze open or closed – either way it's not good. When this happens it's time to replace the calipers. A thorough brake inspection will reveal worn bearings or seals as well.

The new brake pads we put on your vehicle will restore your brakes to manufacturers' specifications. Or, we can install upgraded parts to increase your stopping power and reduce brake noise and brake dust. We have several options to meet your braking requirements and your budget.

Taking care of your brakes keeps them working safely – and you could prevent premature brake repairs down the road.

At Tyler’s Automotive of Tigard we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 503.639.5588. 

Learn more about disc brakes with Tyler's Automotive Service Assistant video.  Watch Here.

Tyler's Automotive partnering with NAPA AutoCare has launched a brand new 3D interactive website where customers can learn more about the vehicle maintenance needed on their cars. The site offers user friendly links for any listed service or repair where customers cam instantly review a brief explanation of a mechanical service needed for their car.  The site includes:
detailed animation showing the function of key vehicle parts and systems. And videos (that also includes detailed animation segments) where on-screen presenters detail the service in an easily understood way. 

The Tyler's Automotive NAPA Service Assistant delivers current information that you will use to:
• Understand the need for the services and repairs being recommended.
• Help you see the value in the work about to be done on your vehicle because you can see what is involved in that work.
• Hear, in terms you can understand, the benefits of having services performed. and
• Feel involved in the maintenance of your vehicle.

Learn more about Tyler's Automotive Service Assistant here:  Tyler's Automotive Service Assistant.

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Tigard that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively new. Not all vehicles in Tigard have them, so some people confuse their cabin air filter with the engine air filter.

Every vehicle in OR has an engine air filter that cleans the air going into the engine, but not all have a cabin air filter that cleans the air going into the passenger compartment. Easy to get mixed up.

The cabin air filter cleans out dust, pollen, spores and other pollutants. To give a point of comparison, a grain of sand is about 200 microns across. A cabin air filter can stop particles that are just 3 microns in size. It really does make the passenger cabin a much more pleasant environment.

When the cabin air filter gets dirty, you just need to replace it. Your owner's manual may have a recommended interval for changing it. If not we can inspect it. You know, it's ironic that many people who don't realize they even have a cabin air filter first find out they do when it starts to get smelly.

Some cabin air filters are very easy to access when it's time to replace them. Others, not so much. We may have to get behind the dashboard and it takes some time.

A clean cabin air filter keeps out smog, allergens and other harmful pollutants. If it's time, get it changed right away.

At Tyler's Automotive of Tigard in Tigard OR (97223) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 503.639.5588. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

Want to learn more?  Click here for the Tyler's Automotive NAPA Service Assistant video about Enviroshield Air Filters.

Is it:

1. A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?
2. A fresh, piney scent?
3. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?

Clever you, it's 3.

A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters out dust, pollen, spores, bacteria, pollutants, sparrows, exhaust gas and odors.

These high tech filters can block particles larger than 3 microns. By contrast, a grain of sand is about 200 microns.

Now not all vehicles have cabin filters. They are fairly new on the scene. About forty percent of new vehicles in Oregon come with cabin air filters, but the number is growing every year.

Cabin air filters can make for a very nice driving environment. Your car can be a haven during allergy season with very little dust and pollen getting into the cabin. However, the filter eventually gets clogged. When this happens, your heating and air conditioning flow can become restricted. The filter can even get kind of smelly.

Check your owner's manual for recommended replacement intervals. Often, the owner's manual forgets about the cabin air filter, so ask your Tyler's Automotive service technician for a recommendation. It's usually every year or 12,000 miles/ 19,000 kilometers. Change it sooner if you drive in dusty conditions or if you start to notice an odor from your ventilation system.

So keep your cabin air filter clean. It may not help with your brother-in-law in the backseat, but it will make your driving experience more enjoyable.

Now through march 31 Tyler's Automotive is offering a $10 savings on an Oil and Filter Change. Right now!  $10 bucks off your bill.  Just have a Gold NAPA Air Filter or EnviroShield Cabin Air Filter installed at the same time and your Oil and Filter Change is $10 less.  Instant savings:  It's a beautiful think... plus that new air filter can improve your vehicle's performance ... and a cabin air filter helps protect you and passengers from mildew, allergens and more.  Make it happen today!  And follow us on Facebook for more car care tips.