Gary Sapp Automotive
6806 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 850.434.2889

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Simple Answers from Gary Sapp Automotive for Pensacola: 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: Jul 23, 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: Jun 27, 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: Dec 25, 2022

Simple Answers from Gary Sapp Automotive in Pensacola: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Gary Sapp Automotive Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Pensacola come with all-season tires that work pretty...
Published on: Aug 23, 2022

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: Aug 13, 2022

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: Aug 03, 2022

Tire Replacement at Gary Sapp Automotive in Pensacola

New tire choices can be overwhelming for Pensacola 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...
Published on: Feb 19, 2022

Upsizing Wheels and Tires in Pensacola

Hello Pensacola drivers! Let's pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don't eat them now – you're going to need them later.M...
Published on: Jul 27, 2021