Maintenance

  • Maintenance Free Myth
    Sometimes we hear people say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also...
    Published on: Apr 11, 2012
  • Better Service - Better Economy
    The hottest Bentonville news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Bentonville. But we’ve foun...
    Published on: May 01, 2012
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Norm The Tire Man of Bentonville
        />   A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Bentonville people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and...
    Published on: Jul 20, 2012
  • Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Bentonville
    No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...
    Published on: Nov 23, 2012
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Bentonville
      There's a segment of the Bentonville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine mana...
    Published on: Dec 12, 2012
  • Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
    New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Bentonville, Arkansas people are hoping to make their cars last a lot ...
    Published on: Mar 12, 2013
  • Budgeting for Maintenance In Bentonville, Arkansas
    Life's full of surprises in Bentonville, Arkansas, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Norm The Tire Man of Bentonville and AutoNetTV have done ...
    Published on: Apr 03, 2014
  • Let Norm The Tire Man Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Bentonville area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2016
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Bentonville man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the roa...
    Published on: Oct 02, 2016
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Norm The Tire Man?
    Today's Norm The Tire Man article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Bentonville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in AR who think that severe servic...
    Published on: Mar 06, 2017
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Norm The Tire Man
    Many Bentonville car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow ...
    Published on: Jul 30, 2017
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Aug 05, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Sep 09, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Sep 16, 2018
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2022