Eastside Tire & Auto Service
1206 E MAIN ST MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158 | (641) 752-9474

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Trust the Service Center Procedures at Eastside Tire & Auto Service

It's comforting for MARSHALLTOWN drivers to know that Eastside Tire & Auto Service has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service p...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025

Eastside Tire & Auto Service Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: May 25, 2025

Cooling System Service at Eastside Tire & Auto Service in MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN drivers often ask questions about the cooling system, the system that cools your vehicle engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two...
Published on: May 18, 2025

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car and a travel kit tailor...
Published on: May 11, 2025

Vent Cleaning

{{ image('MzU0') }} Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for MARSHALLTOWN drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allo...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Tracking True In IA; Wheel Alignment In

Wheel alignment is often overlooked until serious tire damage has been done.  One wheel can be knocked out of alignment from the rest by hitting a curb or pothole.  The tires will wear out v...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025