As promised, this is the third and final article on the new Tire Pressure Monitoring System law. The major advantage of the law is that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System can save you money, and your life. Even if you’re the kind of person who regularly checks your tire pressure, 25% of drivers don’t. The new law protects your from accidents caused by other drivers with cars that have low tire pressure. If you remember from the previous newsletters, many of these accidents can be prevented by having sufficient tire pressure so that your braking is properly effective and those accidents that you can’t prevent will be milder.

Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems is a part of your vehicle that you’re going to have to maintain continuously. If you have a set of wheels with snow tires, you’ll need to either have them move the monitors every time you switch or buy another set. There are still some unanswered questions about the use of the system with aftermarket wheels. You’re going to have to plan extra time for the system reset each time anyone works on your tires and/or wheels. Remember that your system must be reset any time wheels get moved around.

Even with the tire pressure monitoring system, you should check your tire pressure regularly. The system only warns you when your tires are 25% below the pressure stated on the plaque which for most cars is on the driver’s door. Pressure loss under 25% can still cause preventable accidents due to less control.

When you come to us or go to a tire dealer to have your wheels or tires serviced, you need to tell your technician that you have a TPM system. It’s best to know which type of system your car uses and find out what kind of system is needed to reprogram it. Some of the direct systems can be reprogrammed in the car. Others require a specialized tool. –Do be careful about whom you have dismount and mount and balance your tires. Most shops refuse to be responsible for these monitors as they are fragile and this is good business sense. You will have a much better chance of not having it broken if they know it’s there. Even if you go to the same shop all the time, remind them each time.

Finally, for anything that needs maintenance, there is a cost. People in the industry are still trying to figure how they’ll charge for the extra labor required – some up to 30 minutes or more. Eventually, there will be a charge, so expect it. Your safety and your life are worth the money and time.

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