Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc
11122 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23601 757.596.1561

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: Aug 15, 2023

Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Tech Question on Tire Wear

{{ image('MzM0') }} Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Bill Smith's Auto A/C...
Published on: May 23, 2023

Simple Answers from Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc in Newport News: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Newport News come with all-season tires that wor...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Apr 09, 2023

Tire Replacement at Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc in Newport News

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Newport News drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you dr...
Published on: Feb 03, 2023

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value....
Published on: Nov 28, 2022

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Oct 21, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Oct 24, 2021