Martin Automotive, LLC.
2136 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571 309.745.9513

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: Dec 01, 2024

Simple Answers from Martin Automotive, LLC. for Washington: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Martin Automotive, LLC. Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dash...
Published on: Sep 20, 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: Aug 26, 2022

Simple Answers from Martin Automotive, LLC. for Washington: 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 18, 2021

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Washington, IL, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-infla...
Published on: Sep 02, 2019

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around IL on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Apr 29, 2018

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: Jan 17, 2016

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: Nov 15, 2011