Author: Philips Auto & Tires

Florida’s first cooler mornings can bring a familiar surprise: the engine turns over slowly, the lights dip, or the car won’t start at all. It may seem like the weather caused the problem overnight. More often, the battery was already…

October is Fall Car Care Month. A timely reminder to check your vehicle before holiday plans put extra miles on it. A Thanksgiving drive can mean hours on the road, heavier traffic and fewer convenient chances to deal with a…

A storm has passed through Fern Park, the rain has eased, and your vehicle appears to be sitting safely in the driveway. Before you reach for the keys, pause. Floodwater can damage a vehicle even when the exterior looks normal.…

A new brake sound can be easy to dismiss. Maybe it only happens when you slow down at a traffic light. Maybe the noise disappears after the first few stops. But brakes rarely become noisy without a reason, and waiting…

A new-car payment is difficult to justify when inflation has pushed up everyday expenses and vehicle prices remain out of reach for many families. If your current car is paid off: or close to it: keeping it reliable for another…

Back-to-school mornings have a way of exposing every weakness in a vehicle. The car that handled relaxed summer errands may soon be making repeated cold starts, sitting in pickup lines, carrying extra passengers, and navigating crowded school zones during Florida’s…

For many drivers in Fern Park, the check engine light or a strange grinding sound from the brakes brings more than just a mechanical headache: it brings a sense of dread. The automotive repair industry hasn’t always had the best…

When you’re driving through the busy intersections of Fern Park or heading down 17-92, the only thing connecting your vehicle to the asphalt is a few square inches of rubber. Tires are arguably the most critical safety feature of your…

There is a certain pride that comes with watching your odometer roll over into the six-figure territory. Whether it’s a reliable commuter or a family SUV that has carried you through a decade of memories, a high-mileage vehicle is more…

Have you ever been cruising down Highway 17-92, enjoying a rare moment of light traffic, only to realize you’re fighting your steering wheel just to stay in your lane? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your tires, which weren’t cheap to…