Milhimes Automotive
1155 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 717.337.9180

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 14, 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: Apr 16, 2023

Tires By the Numbers (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You may have noticed your tires have a pretty long number on them.  Yours might start with a letter, then a 3-digit number, followed by a few more numbers and letters.  That string of letter...
Published on: Nov 23, 2022

Simple Answers from Milhimes Automotive in Gettysburg: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Milhimes Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Gettysburg come with all-season tires that work pretty...
Published on: Jan 19, 2022

Tire Replacement at Milhimes Automotive in Gettysburg

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Gettysburg 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 driv...
Published on: Dec 05, 2021

Winter Tires

Let’s talk about winter tires.  We’re not talking about all-season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job in a wide range of winter conditions....
Published on: Sep 03, 2021

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: Jul 27, 2021

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Milhimes Automotive Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Func...
Published on: Jan 17, 2021