Wilmot Auto Repair

Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Wilmot drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it could help you make a better tire purchase at your local Wilmot tire store.Prominently featured on your tire is a set of numbers and letters that looks something like this: 225 50 R 16 92 H. The first number is the width of the tire in millimeters, or the width between the sidewalls of the tire when it is fully inflated and not carrying a load. When Wilmot drivers replace tires, they need to match this width number, or the tires won't fit properly in the wheel wells.The 50 is the aspect ratio of the tire, which is measured by taking the height of the sidewalls and dividing it by the tread width. If you drive off-road around the Wilmot area, it should have a high aspect ratio. For high performa ... read more

Wiper blades are critically important to Wilmot drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Wilmot drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. If you live in NH where there is a lot of wet weather, flying insects, or you do a lot of highway driving, you may want to upgrade to a more advanced design or premium quality wiper blade. Your friendly and professional Walker Automotive service advisor can share the options available for your vehicle and help you decide which wiper blades are optimal for you.Give us a call.Walker Automotive3 Deerwood DriveWilmot, NH 0328760

Some Wilmot drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Wilmot, you should be aware of safety issues, NH towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe towing. A tow rating is the weight limit that your vehicle can safely tow. They calculate the tow rating for every vehicle, but different options on the vehicle can affect that rating. Wilmot drivers need to read the towing section in their owner's manual to get the specific tow rating for the vehicle they own.Your trailer hitch also has a weight limit, and it may not match the tow rating for your vehicle. Your vehicle may be rated for 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg), but if you have a 2,000-pound (900 kg) hitch limit, you shouldn't be towing more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). If you tow a 10,000-pound (4,500 kg) trailer on that hitch, it could break free and you would be liable for any resulting damages.Anoth ... read more

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Walker Automotive tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you take a second look at that “severe service” schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around Wilmot are less than four miles/six and a half kilometers.2. Most of your trips are less than 10 miles/16 km when outside NH temperatures are below freezing.3. You don't do a lot of NH freeway driving, so you drive at low speeds most of the time.4. You drive in an area with a lot of pollution, dust, dirt, mud or slush.5. You frequently tow a trailer, haul heavy loads around Wilmot or use a car-top carrier.6. The weather in your area can get very hot or very cold.Surprising, isn't it? Severe driving isn't quite what you'd envisioned.Ask yourself: "Which auto service schedule should I follow?" For some of us, it's obvious. But for most of us, it's n ... read more

NH service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Wilmot drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Walker Automotive fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas, by the way.Walker Automotive headlamp replacement: Halogen and standard headlamps gradually fade. It's usually good to change them every year or so.Walker Automotive inspections: Wilmot drivers get inspections for many reasons. Maybe they're going on a trip or just want to make sure their vehicle's ready for a NH summer or winter. Maybe they just bought a used vehicle and want to give it the once over. An inspection may reveal some things that are broken or are getting close to having ... read more