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Why Being ASE Master Certified Matters: Expert Insights from O'Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City, IL

By Beth Buenger • February 12, 2025
Discover why ASE-certified auto repair matters at O'Brien Tire & Auto Care in Granite City, IL. Benefit from expert repairs and quality service. Schedule an online appointment now.
O’Brien Tire & Auto Care: A Route 66 Icon of Excellence

O’Brien Tire & Auto Care: A Route 66 Legacy of Service and Community

By Cheryl Eichar Jett - 54 ROUTE Magazine | Photographs by David J. Schwartz - Pics On Route 66 • January 22, 2025
Discover O’Brien Tire & Auto Care, featured in Route 66 Magazine, as a historic auto shop on Nameoki Road. Experience outstanding service, family tradition, and Route 66 nostalgia.
The Crucial Role of Performing Recommended Maintenance in Preserving Your Vehicle's Harmony

Unveiling the Automotive Symphony: The Crucial Role of Performing Recommended Maintenance in Preserving Your Vehicle's Harmony

December 20, 2023
Owning a vehicle is akin to orchestrating a complex symphony of mechanical components, each playing its part to create a harmonious driving experience. Amidst this automotive ensemble, the importance of manufacturer maintenance stands out as the conductor, ensuring that every note is played to perfection. Let's delve into the unique significance of adhering to the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations and how it orchestrates a melodious journey for your beloved vehicle. Why Perform Maintenance? The Art of Resale Value: Every note played in the symphony of maintenance is an investment in the future value of your vehicle. A documented history of adhering to the maintenance schedule becomes a masterpiece of its own—a testament to your commitment to the veh ... read more
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The Importance of Proper Wheel Alignment

September 19, 2023
Over the course of the thousands of miles that your vehicle will travel, your car’s wheel alignment will be put to the test by all the different road conditions from smooth highways to that little dirt road on the way to the cottage, not to mention the potholes, curbs, and other anomalies you drive over every day. It’s normal that the original wheel alignment may change over time. Even though drivers don’t notice this change, the tires will eventually wear unevenly, the vehicle will tend to drift to one side, and you may even hear a strange noise coming from one of the wheels when the vehicle hits a bump or pothole. During an inspection, a certified technician will be able to detect the problem – a loose tie rod, a damaged ball joint, a bent suspension arm, a brok ... read more
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What I Need to Know about Tire Buying & Maintenance in Granite City, IL

March 3, 2023
Your vehicle is quite probably the second biggest investment you have.  Tires then become a big part of that investment when it is time to replace them. At one time, there was such a thing as “rock” tires, but tires have since been re-engineered and are made of rubber, which, unfortunately, makes them a delicate part of your car considering the amount of use and abuse from the roads we drive. When buying tires, consider how long you are going to keep the car, what kind of driving you do with the car, whether mostly city or highway matters, and who is driving the vehicle.  Grandma? Or your teenager who runs all his friends around every weekend? Or a spouse that travels for work.  All this matters.  Tire Prices Tires are priced based on a ... read more
Winter Maintenance in Granite City, IL

Winter Weather

December 23, 2022
Brrr… It’s cold outside.  While you are nice and toasty inside, your vehicle will struggle in the colder weather.  Having a vehicle that is properly winterized is critical to its operation and your safety.  Driving on snow and ice is difficult when you don’t have enough traction on your tires, causes longer stopping distances, causing fender benders as you find yourself uncontrollably sliding into another car.  When poor road conditions exist, preparing your vehicle ahead for the weather will make your driving experience as safe and as stress-free as possible.  Here’s a few key items to prepare your vehicle for winter. #1.  A good set of tires with ample tread depth provides the best possible grip along with better stopping ability ... read more
Mayor’s Proclamation Celebrates 90 Years in Granite City, IL

Mayor’s Proclamation Celebrates 90 Years

January 19, 2022
On October 24, 2019, O’Brien Tire & Auto Care receives Mayor’s Proclamation for its 90 years’ service as a small business in Granite City. Click the Mayor's Proclamation photo to view it in full

Experience the TRIPLE CROWN Advantage

January 19, 2022
We are what I like to refer to as the TRIPLE CROWN of the autocare industry in the Metro-East. When motorists are looking for a repair shop they can trust, looking for a shop that has already been approved by the most recognized giants in the auto industry is the best way for shops to distinguish themselves from all the rest, which makes it very easy for motorists to know if they are a shop focused on delivering personalized service, are held to higher standards, provide exceptional and reliable customer service, stand behind the work they do, and treat their customers like family. O’Brien Tire and Auto Care is the TRIPLE CROWN in the industry because we have been approved by or certified by all three: AAA approved auto care center NAPA Auto Care center Technet which falls ... read more
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