Hewitt's Auto Service
340 GRANITE ST YARMOUTH, Maine 04096 | (207) 846-4366

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Tire Replacement at Hewitt's Auto Service in

New tire choices can be overwhelming for drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off-road...
Published on: Mar 06, 2024

Simple Answers from Hewitt's Auto Service for : Tire Rotation and Balancing

Question How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Answer The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker...
Published on: Sep 19, 2023

Tire Tread Depth

When talking about stopping power, we tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn't enough: we have to have tires with enough traction to ...
Published on: Jul 17, 2023

Have Hewitt's Auto Service Check Your Tire Tread Depth

You may have heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry racetracks.  Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can&rsquo...
Published on: Jun 15, 2023

Tire Replacement For Drivers

New tire choices can be overwhelming for car owners.Let's suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather's good in . When the weather turns cold, ...
Published on: Feb 15, 2023

Need New Tires In ?

{{ image('Mjk1') }} Buying tires in is a big deal, so consult with a tire professional at Hewitt's Auto Service about proper size, type and grade for your local , , driving needs. We can help you b...
Published on: Jan 25, 2023

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Jan 19, 2023

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Dec 08, 2022