Troubleshooting 4 Common Car Climate Control Issues
The vast array of car services available for your vehicle can make it tricky to decide which makes the most sense for your needs. For instance, AC and HVAC issues with your car can cause severe discomfort and even damage your vehicle. What can you do about these worrisome problems?
... continue reading.5 Reasons Regular Brake Service Is Important
Regular brake service is one of the most important aspects of car maintenance. Without properly functioning brakes, your likelihood of getting into an accident increases significantly. According to Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, brake failure contributes to over 300,000 auto accidents annually. In addition to keeping you safe, here are
... continue reading.Time To Have Your Tires Rotated?
No matter what make or model your vehicle might be, it needs to be equipped with healthy tires in order to perform effectively. As such, keeping your tires in good shape should be a big part of your vehicle’s maintenance plan and having your tires rotated regularly should be a
... continue reading.Ignition System Failure Warning Signs
In order to ignite fuel and turn the motor over, gas-powered vehicles are reliant upon an effective ignition system. If the ignition process doesn’t go smoothly or isn’t functioning properly, your vehicle won’t be able to operate correctly and may fail its next emission test. The vast majority of modern
... continue reading.Watch Out for Curb Damage
Roads in Western Michigan can be extremely volatile during the winter months, with snow and ice taking turns making life difficult for drivers. The most dreaded element of all, black ice, is also an omnipresent danger as temperatures fluctuate and moisture hardens quickly; black ice is a leading cause of
... continue reading.Three Fluids to Check this Month
In order to run smoothly, your vehicle’s engine is dependent upon countless moving parts and fluids. Just like the components in your engine, vehicle fluids need to be tended to regularly in order to ensure they’re in good working order and can perform their particular functions at a high level.
... continue reading.How to Handle a Tire Blowout
Drivers in Michigan encounter many distractions on the road—traffic, cell phones, music, passengers, etc. Even the open road can allow a driver’s mind to wander. If you’re distracted when a tire blowout occurs, your drive can become extremely dangerous. You’ll need to gather yourself quickly and follow the correct maneuvers
... continue reading.Top 8 Things to Keep in Your Summer Glovebox
Road trip with friends? Weekend at the beach? No matter what your plans are this summer, it’s likely that you’ll spend a lot of it in your car driving from Point A to Point B and back. In addition to your regular year-around car safety must-haves in your car, below
... continue reading.Time For a New Car Battery?
Car batteries are one of the most important components of a vehicle’s engine. It provides the electricity to start your car and power your accessories. Without a working car battery, you’re going nowhere. But how do you know when it’s time for a new battery? Heat, cold, and temperature swings
... continue reading.Improve Your Gas Mileage This Winter
With short days and tall snowbanks, winter isn’t the favorite season for most Michiganders… While you’re trying to stay warm this winter, here are a few tips for maximizing your gas mileage and saving a few bucks at the tank you can put towards your summer travel fund: The next
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