Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center
2247 US Route 22 SW, Washington CH, OH, OH 43160 740.335.2000

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Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles ...
Published on: Dec 01, 2024

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important.  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...
Published on: Jun 02, 2022

Disc Brakes

Your brakes are extremely important as you drive around Washington CH, OH, OH. Having good brakes just keeps you out of trouble. You'll want to carefully maintain your brakes. With disc brak...
Published on: Aug 03, 2021

Brake Rotor Problems

Disc brakes are called disc brakes because of the big metal disc – or rotor – that spins with the wheel.  The brake pads rub against the rotor to slow the vehicle.  In technical ...
Published on: Feb 03, 2021

Disc Brakes

Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Washington CH, OH : making noise or...
Published on: Nov 04, 2020

Anti-lock Brakes Has Video

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Jan 14, 2017

Disc Brake Maintenance At Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center In Washington CH, OH

Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of force to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. The wheel hub keeps you...
Published on: Jun 06, 2013