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Eastside Tire & Auto Service and the Maintenance Mindset
We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it ...
Published on: Sep 06, 2026
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
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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
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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