Valentine Tire & Automotive

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

Some components to replace or service after 200,000 miles include the timing belt, water pump, alternator, fuel pump, and automatic transmission fluid.

08/21/2026

Sure, they'd be too expensive to build, probably unsafe, and break almost instantly, but look how cool these cabins are.

08/14/2026

Hot pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning.

Hot August pavement puts tires through a serious workout, so small maintenance mistakes deserve more attention than they might get on a mild spring morning. Underinflation, worn tread, old rubber, and neglected damage can all create problems when tires spend hour after hour rolling across hot roads....

08/12/2026

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We are currently experiencing phone issues with our Main Office Line 217-762-4652. We appreciate your patience as we work with Pavlov to resolve this issue.

08/11/2026

New season. 🍂 New adventures. ⛰️ New tires? 🛞

As the weather changes, make sure your ride is ready for wherever fall takes you. Get an $80 rebate when you purchase a set of four select Dynapro, Kinergy PT, Kinergy XP, or WeatherFlex tires from now to September 30.

08/07/2026

Regular inspection and replacement of your car's important parts is vital to keeping it running, and these ones are worth checking, even if nothing seems off.

07/24/2026

Car maintenance can get pretty arcane, but lots of simple pitfalls can be avoided by consulting the owner's manual, as most mechanics know.

07/17/2026

Some cars are just old, but others are truly obsolete. Here are the key differences between timeless classics and dead automotive technology.

07/10/2026

Some car mods stand the test of time, and then there are the ones that are forever stuck in the 1980s. These overhauls were all the rage in the decade of neon.