AJ's Automotive
13 Colorado Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203 573.875.1020

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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: Sep 29, 2024

Under Pressure: Your TPMS System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Missouri on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated but your frien...
Published on: Dec 30, 2019

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: Oct 19, 2019

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: Apr 30, 2019

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

All new cars and light trucks in Columbia, Missouri, since 2008 have come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-i...
Published on: Apr 17, 2019

Simple Answers from AJ's Automotive for Columbia: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Question My tire pressure warning light came on recently.  What does that mean? Answer It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure.  The dashboard warning light, which lo...
Published on: Jun 26, 2018

Simple Answers from AJ's Automotive for Columbia: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My tire pressure warning light came on recently. What does that mean?AJ's Automotive Answer:It means that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. The dashboard wa...
Published on: Feb 24, 2018

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: Jun 26, 2012