There is nothing quite like a Pittsburgh summer. One minute you are enjoying a clear view of the skyline coming through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, and the next, you are stuck in standstill traffic on the Parkway East with the humidity sitting at 90%. In those moments, your car’s air conditioning isn’t just a…
Living in the Pittsburgh area, we all know the drill. Once a year, that little colored sticker on your windshield stares you down, reminding you that it’s time for your Pennsylvania State Inspection. Whether you’re heading to our shop in Verona or stopping by in Harmar, the goal is always the same: get in, pass…
There is nothing quite like the feeling of pulling out of your driveway in Verona or Plum with a full tank of gas and a long stretch of highway ahead of you. Whether you’re heading toward the shore, winding through the Laurel Highlands, or trekking across the state, a summer road trip is a classic…
If you’ve spent any amount of time driving around Pittsburgh, you know our roads are… adventurous. Between the sudden potholes that appear after a freeze, the narrow cobblestone streets in some of our older neighborhoods, and the constant construction on the Parkway, your car’s suspension takes a beating every single day. You might be driving…
We’ve all been there. You’re driving down Route 28 or navigating the steep descent of Rialto Street, and you hear it, a high-pitched, metallic squeal every time you touch the brake pedal. It’s tempting to turn up the radio and hope it goes away, but in a city like Pittsburgh, your brakes are the most…
If you’ve driven around Pittsburgh or Verona for any length of time, you know our roads aren’t exactly easy on a car. Between the legendary potholes, the steep hills, and the road salt that covers everything in the winter, your vehicle works hard every single day. When your odometer starts creeping past that 100,000-mile mark,…
We’ve all been there. You’re driving down the Parkway, maybe heading toward the Strip District or just running errands around Verona, and suddenly, a little amber glow pops up on your dashboard. Your heart sinks just a bit. Is it a loose gas cap? Or is your engine about to stage a protest? For many…
If you’ve lived in Pittsburgh for more than a single winter, you know the drill. One day you’re enjoying a crisp 50-degree afternoon, and the next morning you’re chipping an inch of ice off your windshield while wondering if your car can make it up that 30-degree incline on your street. Between the “Burgh’s”…
We’ve all been there. You’re driving down Allegheny River Boulevard, enjoying the view, when suddenly that little orange glowing engine icon pops up on your dash. Your heart sinks a bit. Is it a minor glitch, or is your car about to give up the ghost? At Oakmont Automotive and Harmar Tire & Service, we…