Floyd's Tire & Car Care Center
8646 St Charles Rock Rd, St Louis, MO 63114 314.427.2840

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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022

Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: May 21, 2022

Floyd's Tire & Car Care Center Tech Question On Your Battery

Question My name is David.  For the last year and a half, I’ve had some battery problems.  I had trouble starting my car, so I bought a new battery.  At first everything was fine...
Published on: Jan 24, 2022

Simple Answers from Floyd's Tire & Car Care Center for St Louis: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Floyd's Tire & Car Care Center Answer:That's a good question for St Louis drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced &nd...
Published on: Dec 28, 2020

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Oct 14, 2019

Battery Upgrades

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it's time to replace it,  St Louis drivers have options. First, let's be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that...
Published on: Oct 07, 2019

Do I Need a New Battery?

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before.  This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electr...
Published on: Sep 16, 2019