Category: Check Engine

Your brakes should feel predictable every time you slow down or stop. When something changes, your vehicle may give you clues through unusual noises, vibrations, or changes in pedal feel. A squeak does not always mean the same thing as…

Ohio weather can change quickly once fall arrives. One week may bring mild afternoons, while the next can bring freezing temperatures, rain, and even the first signs of winter. For drivers in Youngstown and throughout Northeast Ohio, fall is a…

Summer is hard on your car battery. While many drivers associate battery problems with freezing winter temperatures, extreme summer heat can also shorten battery life and contribute to problems that may become noticeable later. That makes the transition from summer…

The back-to-school season brings a lot of changes for families. Mornings get busier, commutes become more predictable, and your vehicle may suddenly spend much more time on the road. Between school drop-offs, pickups, sports practices, after-school activities, and daily errands,…

There is nothing quite like sliding into a hot car on a sticky Youngstown afternoon, cranking the air conditioning to full blast, and waiting for that first blast of cool air that never comes. Instead, you get warm, sometimes barely-there…

Summer in Ohio brings road trips to the lake, long commutes with the windows down, and plenty of stop-and-go errands around town. It also brings something drivers do not always think about: extra stress on engine oil. The oil circulating…

Legacy Tire & Auto Repair is honored to be recognized as a 2026 WRTA Small Business Award winner. This award is especially meaningful because it reflects the values that guide our team every day: dependable service, quality workmanship, honest communication,…

We’re excited and grateful to share that Legacy Tire & Auto Repair has been nominated in three categories in the 2026 Vindicator Readers’ Choice Awards: Tire Dealer Auto Oil & Lube Service Auto Repair & Service These nominations mean a…

If you’ve lived around Youngstown for a while, you probably remember when a wheel alignment was just something you did when your car started drifting toward the ditch or your tires were wearing out faster than a pair of work…

Most of us around Youngstown spend the winter months worrying about our cars starting in sub-zero temperatures. We buy heavy-duty scrapers, stock up on salt, and keep a wary eye on the battery. But when the humidity starts to climb…