Maryland and Delaware Auto Repair

As the leaves turn colors and the weather gets colder, you may notice another change occurring: a decrease in your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.  There are a number of reasons your gas bill is going up just as the temperature drops.  --The colder weather means your vehicle requires more time to reach its most fuel-efficient temperature, so short drives consume more gasoline than longer ones. --Allowing the vehicle to idle so that it is warmed before traveling burns fuel without increasing miles-per-gallon. --Colder air decreases tire pressure which increases rolling resistance. More resistance leads to the vehicle working harder thus burning more gasoline.  --Heated seats and window defrosters require more power.    Some causes of increased fuel consumption are unavoidable, but there are steps you can take to improve fuel efficiency as the weather turns colder. --Avoid idling your vehicle. Rather than waiting several minutes for the vehicle to warm u ... read more

Are you registering a used vehicle in Maryland? Admiral Tire and Auto Centers is here to help! When ownership of a vehicle is being transferred, a safety inspection is required before completing the transaction. There are six vehicle classes though most fall under the Class A designation.  At our Edgewater location, our inspector, with over two decades of automotive experience, will meticulously examine your vehicle to ensure it meets all the safety specifications required by Mayland. This facility is authorized to perform two types of inspections: Class A - Passenger vehicles, autocycles, limousines, multipurpose passenger vehicles, recreational motor homes and trucks 10,000 pounds and under GVWR, and trailers not equipped with air brakes.  Class T - Any trailer not equipped with air brakes. What to Expect Before the inspection, ensure the vehicle is registered either in Maryland or another state. A temporary 30-day registration may be available if you are unable to re ... read more

At Admiral Tire and Auto Centers, we are proud to be an official supplier of Continental Tires. As one of the leading tire manufacturers in the world, Continental offers a wide range of products with a variety of features. Continental Tires, a leader in innovation, features cutting edge technologies available on multiple products.  With so many tire choices, how do you know which is the right fit for your vehicle? Consider the plethora of features and options to find the right tire for you.  Sport Performance (summer and all-season) For the car enthusiast, these ultra-high performance tires offer excellent tread life, enhanced grip on wet roads, and precise steering for maximum control. The ExtremeContact Sport offers extreme grip on wet and dry roads while the ExtremeContact DWS06Plus offers additional security on slippery surfaces.     Luxury Performance (all-season) The ultimate tire For What You Do whether driving ... read more

Perhaps the most satisfying part of our job at Admiral Tire and Auto is ensuring that customers are driving safe vehicles as they commute to work and transport their families to school, rehearsals, or vacation. One of the best ways for everyone to keep their vehicle safe is to have tires with an optimal tread depth. Tires with a depth between 9/32” and 12/32” are considered in the optimal range. At 4/32” of tread depth, a tire’s ability to evacuate rain and snow is greatly diminished. Any tire with a tread depth below 2/32” is unsafe and should be replaced immediately. While those measurements may seem intimidating, there are some simple methods to checking your tires’ depth.  All tires come with tread wear indicators which are tiny bars spaced out between the grooves in the tire. When those bars become even with the tread, it is time to repla ... read more

There isn’t much that feels better than the smooth, quiet, comfortable ride while driving on four new tires.  What could make it feel even better? How about getting $100 from General Tire?  From September 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022, customers can receive up to $100 General Tire Visa Prepaid Card with the purchase of a set of four qualifying light truck/SUV tires.  The experienced sales managers at Admiral Tire and Auto Centers are happy to help you select the perfect tire for your vehicle.  Once tires are mounted and balanced, customers should enter their claim online by November 30, 2022. Mail-in forms are also available in store.    Reward Card Value Qualifying Tire Models $100   Grabber A/TX    Grabber X3 $70 Grabber APT    Grabber HTS60    Grabber UHP    Reliatrek HT $50 AlitMAX 365AW        Alt ... read more