One of the biggest areas of disagreement among drivers is how frequently they should rotate their tires, or whether the practice is even necessary. Most experts will tell you, however, that not only is rotating your tires recommended but actually a very important part of auto maintenance. Still, there are a few things to go over when it comes to the routine procedure.

For those who are unaware, rotating a car's tires involves changing their position in the car. When you switch their places on the vehicle, it will spread the wear out evenly and allow you to hold on to the same tires for longer. Most manufacturers suggest rotating the tires at least every 8,000 to 15,000 miles.

According to Yahoo! Autos, there are some people who argue against the necessity of rotating tires in a front-wheel drive car. They say that, because the front tires suffer much more wear than the rear tires, you're better off simply replacing the front ones and leaving those in the back alone.

There's a significant counter to that argument. Mechanics say front tires may be worn out after about 50,000 to 60,000 miles of driving, but back tires could still have half of their life left in them. By rotating the tires, you'll be able to significantly extend their life to 70,000 or 80,000 miles.

Regardless of your school of thought on tire rotating, nobody disagrees on the importance of getting regular maintenance to keep your car running smoothly. New Jersey State Auto Auction's Total Car Care center offers such services to the general public at affordable prices.