Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

The Best Way To Buy Tires, Automotive Repairs and Service and anything your vehicle needs. From basic maintenance like oil changes to full tune-ups and more, Rick Johnson Auto & Tire serves all of Collier and Lee counties and surrounding Southwest Florida.

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The New Year Cometh

Another year is grinding to a close. The saying “You’ve come a long way baby” springs to mind. As a…

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Coolant or Antifreeze - Which is Correct?

What the difference between coolant and anti-freeze? I get this question a lot in my stores.

Short…

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Battery Trouble Could Spell Engine Trouble

An obvious sign you are having battery trouble is if you have a dead battery. Seems logical right?…

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Tis The Season

Another year has come and gone and it’s Christmas! That most wonderful time of the year. At least…

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Take Stock, Give Thanks

It’s been an unbelievable year. Both in the local community and abroad on the world stage. Everyday…

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Simple Car Care Tip - Avoid Rusty, Sticky Locks

Here’s a simple car tip that comes from our friends up north. It’s a common issue on vehicles that…

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Collier County Sherrif's Office Summerfest 2013

For as long as I can remember, at least, since my daddy owned the company back when it was Henry…

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Cell Phones Banned--in your car...

Back in September, House Bill 13 went into effect across the state, outlawing texting while driving…

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Leave Lemons For Lemonaide

Bought a lemon lately? No, not the kind that makes your lips pucker and your ice tea tart, but the kind that you drive. A lemon, of course, is a car that’s always breaking down and that doesn’t perform like the dealer promised you it would. There’s a good…

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YELLOWPAGES.COM: FROM THE PHONE BOOK TO YOUR COMPUTER

Most of us are familiar with the Yellow Pages. Before the Internet became our primary source of business information, everyone turned to the Yellow Pages phone book to locate local businesses for services and products.

Now that the age of the Internet is…

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WHY IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON?

It’s a problem that all car-owners face at some point: the dreaded appearance of the Check Engine light (also known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp). For many car-owners, this light often signals costly and time-consuming repairs.

While it may be an…

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WHY FILL TIRES WITH NITROGEN?

When I opened my ninth store in Estero, a salesman promoting nitrogen for tires approached me. At the time, I was a complete nonbeliever. I knew they had used nitrogen in tires for NASCAR drivers, but why would that make sense for your typical drivers on…

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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN BUYING NEW TIRES

If there’s anything vehicle owners have learned to expect, it’s that the process of getting new tires can be frustrating. It’s a fact of life for every car owner: tires must be replaced at the right time to ensure proper vehicle maintenance. Tires are…

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WHAT ARE SPEED RATINGS ON TIRES?

The tire speed rating system today is really about performance, not speed. In the very early years of the automobile tire industry, it was different. In the 1950’s, the speed rating limit was 112 miles per hour; prior to that, cars didn’t go that fast.…

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THE TRUTH ABOUT AUTO SERVICING

Throughout my many years in auto care, customers have raised a question: “Does it make a difference whether I take my car to the dealership or a local auto repair shop for service?” My answer is always the same: always go to the local mechanic first.

For…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

When it comes to auto care, there is nothing more important than routine auto maintenance. When you make the decision to purchase a new vehicle, it’s more than a purchase: it’s an investment. You car or truck is more than transportation – it’s your…

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SUPERPAGES & LOCAL BUSINESS REVIEWS

Super Pages.comReviews are important for any business whether they are local, national, or international. How we treat our customers is very important to us, and we like to keep updated on all reviews floating around the web. There are plenty of review…

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