The practical next step
Look at the tread.
NHTSA recommends monthly tread checks. Tires should be replaced at 2/32 of an inch of tread; damage or uneven wear also needs attention.
In the news
Las Vegas · The media collectionSelected coverage / 2022–2026
Universal Motorcars / In the newsA local voice.
Real expertise.
Las Vegas auto body, collision and mechanical repair—through the experience of owner Victor Botnari.
↓Explore the coverageVictor Botnari
Owner, Universal Motorcars
Photo: K.M. Cannon / Las Vegas Review-Journal
Featured in
local reporting
local reporting
Explore the original coverage
The person behind the perspective
Victor Botnari.
Owner. Local voice.
Las Vegas · Two locationsLed by owner Victor Botnari, Universal Motorcars provides auto body, collision and mechanical repair in Las Vegas.
Local reporters have interviewed Victor about heat-related wear, A/C concerns and tire traction. Here, those original stories sit alongside useful takeaways and a closer look at the team behind the advice.
4 Publishers represented2022–2026 Selected original coverage
Meet Universal Motorcars ↗
01 / The newspaper featureLas Vegas Review-Journal · June 13, 2022
Original headline
Las Vegas’ excessive heat can cause car damage, says mechanic
Las Vegas’ excessive heat can cause car damage, says mechanic
Local knowledge / Desert driving
Vegas heat.
Real wear.
In the Review-Journal’s 2022 feature, Victor explained how summer heat can affect cooling systems, air conditioning and rubber components such as belts and tires.
The article shows that advice in the workshop: Victor was repairing a vehicle with a damaged pulley and belt. His practical message was to keep up with maintenance and pay attention to worn components before they fail.
Read the Review-Journal feature↗What to bring to your appointment
Tell us what changed, when you notice it and what has already been repaired. Those details help our Spring Mountain team plan the inspection. Explore mechanical diagnosis and maintenance ↗
02 / Featured on KTNV Channel 13October 12, 2026
Worn tires.
Wet roads.
In Abel Garcia’s report, Victor pointed to a tire with almost no tread and explained the risk of losing traction.
“It’s really dangerous. You lose control, you lose traction.”VICTOR BOTNARI · OWNER, UNIVERSAL MOTORCARS
Quoted by KTNV Channel 13
Not sure how your tires are holding up? The article reports Victor’s recommendation to have their condition checked by a shop.
Read & watch the KTNV report↗From NHTSA
Check pressure cold.
Use the pressure on your vehicle’s tire-information label or in its owner’s manual. Check monthly, when the tires are cold.
From the National Weather Service
Avoid floodwater.
Good tires do not make a flooded road safe. Never drive into floodwater or around road-closure barriers.
Additional guidance: NHTSA tire safety · National Weather Service. Follow vehicle and tire manufacturer guidance for condition and age. Our summary covers Victor’s tire-safety contribution; other incidents in the full report are separate.
03 / More useful conversationsFrom the broadcast archive
When the desert
turns up the heat.
Two more appearances focused on the car-care questions Las Vegas drivers know well.
KTNV Channel 13April 2, 2025
Air conditioning / Plan ahead
Check the A/C
before peak heat.
Victor encouraged drivers to address A/C concerns before the hottest part of the year, when shops and parts suppliers can become busier.
Isabella Martin · Original headline:
Las Vegas drivers urged to check car A/C before summer heat arrives
Read the A/C story↗Las Vegas drivers urged to check car A/C before summer heat arrives
News 3July 24, 2026
Summer driving / Local perspective
Summer care.
Local insight.
News 3 invited Victor to discuss summer vehicle care. The interview is another example of local coverage turning to Universal Motorcars for a shop’s perspective on driving in the desert.
Warren Tennyson · Original headline:
Summer heat can strain your car; expert shares do’s and don’ts to avoid trouble
Visit the News 3 interview↗Summer heat can strain your car; expert shares do’s and don’ts to avoid trouble
04 / In the automotive trade press
A local business.
A growing story.
Autobody News featured Victor’s expansion of Universal Motorcars to a second Las Vegas location. Its 2025 trade-press story covers the Post Road opening and how the business connects with local drivers.
Paul Hughes · March 14, 2025
Collision Shop Marketing: How to Get in Front of Customers
Read the Autobody News feature↗Collision Shop Marketing: How to Get in Front of Customers
05 / The archiveMore original coverage
More from the conversation.
KTNV Channel 13The pressure of higher fuel costs↗News 3Preparing for holiday travel↗KTNV Channel 13Tire tread before approaching storms↗News 3Getting ready for cooler weather↗
Business updates: Post Road opening announcement (Nevada Business Press Release Wire, February 17, 2025) · Universal’s recap of the conversation with Congresswoman Susie Lee. These are separate from independent newsroom reporting.
Universal Motorcars / Repair expertise
The coverage introduces us.
The work is why you visit.
Bring us the concern you need help with. We’ll connect you with the right team, explain the next step and confirm the service scope for your vehicle.
Both Las Vegas locations
Auto body
& collision.
Body, paint and accident repairs, with inspection of related mechanical concerns. Insurance-related and self-pay repairs are welcome.
Explore collision repair ↗Spring Mountain
Mechanical
& diagnostics.
Passenger-vehicle diagnosis, maintenance, A/C, brakes and suspension. Tell us about the warning light, noise or change you’ve noticed.
Explore auto repair ↗Both Las Vegas locations
Tesla body
& mechanical.
Tesla collision and mechanical repair, including suspension and alignment concerns. Share your model, symptoms and any accident damage.
Explore Tesla service ↗Tesla collision repair ↗Take a closer look at the business behind the interviews.
Repair photographs Spring Mountain collision programsTwo locations.
One Universal team.
Bring your questions to the people behind the interviews. Start with the location that fits your vehicle and repair.
Passenger mechanical & collision
Spring Mountain
Passenger-vehicle maintenance and mechanical repair, collision work and independent Tesla service.
5585 Spring Mountain RdLas Vegas, NV 89146702-754-6774Explore Spring Mountain ↗
Collision, Tesla & larger vehicles
Post Road
Passenger and luxury collision repair, independent Tesla mechanical and body work, plus commercial vehicles, RVs and trucks.
3570 W Post RdLas Vegas, NV 89118702-430-1000Explore Post Road ↗
For general passenger mechanical repairs, contact Spring Mountain. Collision repair · Independent Tesla repair