Mertens' Repair
127 Highway 95 North, Orovada, NV 89425 775.272.3282

Tires and Wheels

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Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure your tires are properly inflated.  If one or more is vastly over- or underinflated, that has the po...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around NV on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your friendly an...
Published on: Aug 21, 2023

Tire Pressure Confusion (Tire Pressure Monitors)

All passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems – or TPMS.  TPMS alerts you when your tires aren’t properly inflated with a warning l...
Published on: Nov 03, 2020

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.  The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on th...
Published on: Jun 01, 2020

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Orovada, NV, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated...
Published on: May 16, 2016

Simple Answers from Mertens' Repair for Orovada: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?Mertens' Repair Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard wa...
Published on: Oct 10, 2015

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System In

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of folks driving around on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your service...
Published on: Apr 11, 2012