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It may start suddenly or gradually get worse, but when your steering wheel shakes, you notice it. The steering wheel connects you to the front suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, and the road. With so many components, many issues can contribute to a shaking steering wheel. The conditions under which the wheel shakes can be indicative of the problem. At Matson Point S, our technicians will diagnose and fix the issue making your steering wheel shake.

Molded into the sidewall of your tires is a series of numbers and letters indicating information like diameter, aspect ratio, tread width, and speed rating. The speed rating is expressed as a letter, a combination of letters, or a combination of letters and numbers. Load ratings are expressed as numbers between 70 and 126. What does a tire speed rating mean? The speed rating indicates the highest speed a tire can operate for a sustained

Winterizing your boat is important As the summer boating season begins to wind down and temperatures start to drop, winterizing your boat is probably on your list of cold weather preparations for the fall. Cold temperatures cause residual water to freeze and expand, which can cause catastrophic damage to the engine and other components of your boat. Finding out a crack in the block has rendered the engine useless or your onboard septic system has

Inboard, outboard and sterndrive boats. What’s the difference? Boats use a wide variety of propulsion systems to get through the water. The terminology surrounding drive types can be confusing. Even certain drive types have subvariants that offer advantages and disadvantages depending on the activities you like to do with your boat. Some drive types are better suited for water sports like wakeboarding and waterskiing, while others allow boaters to access shallow water for fishing. Continue

The dreaded check engine light… When it comes on it’s easy to assume the worst. Thoughts of expensive repairs and the hassle of getting around without your car pop into your head. Is my car damaged? Should I continue to drive it? How do I get it fixed? There are many potential issues that can cause the light to come on. This means it is  important to get your car looked at by a technician