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

Tires and Wheels

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Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

Simple Answers from Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc for Newport News: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The da...
Published on: Nov 17, 2022

Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: Jun 27, 2022

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Newport News, VA, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inf...
Published on: Dec 10, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around VA on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.  The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: Apr 11, 2016

Simple Answers from Bill Smith's Auto A/C Inc for Newport News: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently.  What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure.  The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Oct 21, 2015

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Jan 11, 2012