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5 Ways to Show Your Vehicle Some Love

It is Valentine’s Day and what better way to show your appreciation for your trusted automobile that gets you from point A to point B  than to treat it with a little TLC.  Here are Gerry’s OK Tire’s 5 tips to show your car some love. Make sure to change your oil regularly. Changing your […]

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February 14, 2023

Check engine warning light

Top 6 Vehicle Warning Lights to Pay Attention To

When you get into your vehicle, you often take for granted that it will always just be in perfect working order and that’s because most of the time it is.  However, there are times when one of the yellow warning signs pop up on the dashboard indicating that something needs your attention.  It is important […]

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January 31, 2023

Tire rotation

The Importance of Balancing and Rotating Your Tires

Tire rotation and tire balancing are both very important to your vehicle.  They ensure that your tires do not wear unevenly and that your driving experience is as smooth as possible. Balancing and rotating your tires is important to getting the most out of your investment. At Gerry’s OK Tire, we specialize in tires and […]

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January 24, 2023

Flat Tire

How To Change a Flat Tire

You never know when you might be faced with having to change a flat tire.  Though it may be easier to just call for help, changing your own tire can be a lot faster than waiting for a tow truck, if you know what you are doing. Here is a simple guide that takes you […]

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January 17, 2023

Driving in the rain.

Tips For Driving in Heavy Rain

It goes without saying that if you don’t have to go out in a torrential downpour, then don’t. If you have the choice, stay home.  But, there are instances when staying home isn’t an option. Maybe you need to pick up your kids from soccer practice or have to go to the airport or some […]

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January 11, 2023

Tire on snow

All-Season Tires vs Winter Tires

If you are in need of new tires, you may be asking yourself whether or not you need winter tires vs all-season ones.  While the choice may seem pretty straight forward if you are living on the coast where winter weather conditions are pretty mild(though the coast does see some snowy weather which can limit […]

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January 3, 2023

Vehicle Brakes

5 Signs You Need New Brakes

Your brakes are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle.  Without working brakes, your vehicle is a hazard to you and everyone else on the road.  Here is a list of 5 tell-tale signs your brakes are need of repair or replacement. 1. Your car is taking longer to stop than usual […]

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December 27, 2022

Polished headlight- before and after.

How to Clean Cloudy Headlights with Bar Keepers Friend

Nothing is more frustrating than being on a dark road and not being able to tell if your headlights are on or off.  Aside from being annoying, cloudy headlights can also be dangerous as their job is to make sure they illuminate the road ahead.   Although there are many techniques and products on the market […]

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December 13, 2022

New vehicle maintenance

Tips for Taking Care of a New Vehicle

Many people feel that because they purchased a new vehicle, they don’t need to do any maintenance. While there is a lot less maintenance on a new vehicle compared to an older one, there are still some basic things you should do to keep your new vehicle in optimal condition for as long as possible. […]

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November 22, 2022