Auto Repair & Tire Services in West Plains

Gary’s Tire & Automotive provides dependable auto repair, tire service, towing, and maintenance for drivers in West Plains and the surrounding area. Whether you need new tires, a brake inspection, an oil change, diagnostic help, or emergency roadside support, our team is here to help keep your vehicle safe, reliable, and ready for the road.

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Tires, Alignments & Wheel Services

From new tires to wheel alignments and tire repairs, Gary’s Tire & Automotive helps drivers get the right fit, better handling, and a safer ride.

  • Whether you need a new set of tires, a quick tire repair, or an alignment to correct uneven wear, our tire and wheel services are designed to help your vehicle drive safely and smoothly. We can help with tire installation, rotations, balancing, TPMS issues, and alignment concerns.

    • New tire sales

    • Tire installation

    • Tire repair

    • Tire rotation

    • Computerized wheel balancing

    • TPMS repair

    • Wheel alignments

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Oil Changes & Preventive Maintenance

Routine maintenance is one of the best ways to extend the life of your vehicle and prevent larger repairs down the road.

  • Keeping up with routine maintenance helps protect your engine, improve reliability, and catch small issues before they become expensive repairs. Gary’s Tire & Automotive provides oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, belt and hose inspections, and mileage-based maintenance to help keep your vehicle in good condition.

    • Oil and filter changes

    • Lube service

    • Air filter replacement

    • Wiper blade replacement

    • Fluid checks

    • Belts and hoses

    • Factory scheduled maintenance

    • Mileage-based maintenance

    • Seasonal inspections

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Brake Repair

Brake issues should never be ignored. If your vehicle is squeaking, grinding, vibrating, or taking longer to stop, it may be time for an inspection.

  • Your brakes are one of the most important safety systems on your vehicle. Our team can inspect your braking system, identify worn or damaged components, and complete the needed repairs to help restore safe stopping power.

    • Brake inspections

    • Brake pad replacement

    • Brake rotor replacement

    • Front disc brake repair

    • Rear disc brake repair

    • Rear drum brake repair

    • Parking brake adjustment

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Steering, Suspension & Front End Repair

If your vehicle pulls, bounces, shakes, or feels loose while driving, the issue may be in your steering, suspension, or front-end components.

  • Steering and suspension problems can affect comfort, safety, tire wear, and overall vehicle control. Gary’s Tire & Automotive can inspect and repair front-end components, shocks, struts, tie rods, ball joints, and other suspension-related issues.

    • Front end suspension repair

    • Shocks

    • Struts

    • Ball joints

    • Tie rods

    • Steering system repair

    • Ride quality concerns

    • Uneven tire wear diagnosis

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Diagnostics & Electrical Repair

When a warning light comes on or something stops working, proper diagnostics help find the real issue instead of guessing.

  • Modern vehicles rely on complex electrical and computer systems. If your check engine light is on, your vehicle is running rough, or an electrical feature has stopped working, our team can diagnose the issue and recommend the right repair.Check engine light diagnostics

    • Dashboard warning light diagnostics

    • Engine performance diagnostics

    • Electrical system diagnostics

    • Lighting repair

    • Power window repair

    • Power lock repair

    • Sunroof repair, if applicable

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Heating, A/C & Cooling Systems

Heating, air conditioning, and cooling system problems can affect both comfort and vehicle performance.

  • Whether your A/C is not cooling, your heat is not working, or your vehicle is overheating, Gary’s Tire & Automotive can inspect and service your climate control and cooling systems. We help diagnose problems with A/C, heating, radiators, coolant systems, and related components.

    • A/C diagnostics

    • A/C service

    • Heating system diagnostics

    • Heating system service

    • Radiator repair

    • Radiator replacement

    • Coolant flushes

    • Cooling system pressure tests

    • Hose replacement

    • Overheating diagnosis

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Batteries, Starters & Alternators

Starting problems are frustrating and often come down to the battery, starter, alternator, or charging system.

  • If your vehicle is slow to start, will not start, or has electrical power issues, we can test the battery, starter, alternator, and charging system to determine the source of the problem and get you back on the road.

    • Battery testing

    • Battery replacement

    • Starter replacement

    • Alternator replacement

    • Starting system checks

    • Charging system checks

    • No-start diagnostics

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Drivetrain, Axle & 4WD Repair

Drivetrain issues can cause vibration, noise, poor handling, or trouble transferring power from the engine to the wheels.

  • Gary’s Tire & Automotive services drivetrain components that help transfer power safely and effectively. If you notice vibration, clicking, clunking, leaking fluid, or 4WD issues, we can inspect your axles, CV joints, driveshaft, differential, transfer case, and related components.

    • CV axle replacement

    • CV joint repair

    • CV boot replacement

    • Driveshaft repair

    • U-joint replacement

    • Differential service

    • Differential repair

    • Transfer case service

    • Four-wheel drive system repair

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Inspections & Roadside Assistance

Some service needs are planned. Others happen when you least expect them. Gary’s Tire & Automotive can help with inspections and select roadside assistance needs.

  • From required inspections to unexpected roadside problems, our team is here to help. We provide vehicle inspection services along with roadside support for flat tires, fuel delivery, jump starts, lockouts, and towing needs.

    • Vehicle inspections

    • Safety inspections

    • Insurance inspections

    • Flat tire assistance

    • Fuel delivery

    • Jump starts

    • Lockout service

    • Towing support

Need help figuring out what your vehicle needs?

Not sure if it is your tires, brakes, battery, suspension, or something else?
Give Gary’s Tire & Automotive a call and we will help point you in the right direction.

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