4 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start in Cold Weather

If you deal with street parking during the winter, maybe it’s happened to you. You bundle up and head out to brush that mound of snow off your car. You scrape a layer of ice off the windshield. But when you throw your keys into the ignition to start heating

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How to Avoid the Third Most Common Car Repair

Do you ever wonder which car repairs are the most common and which are the most avoidable? Based on numbers from CarMD which gathers its data from vehicle repairs submitted by both car owners and technicians, the third most common car repair is… Replacing your catalytic converter. In 2010, this repair

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Most Worrisome Car Noises

Even cars in tip-top repair still make noises. Most of the time, this doesn’t mean you have larger problems. The fan hums a bit loudly, tires whirr, something small in the dashboard rattles a bit — these are normal sounds. However, if you begin to hear worrisome car noises, like

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Preventing Your Car From Being Damaged During The Winter

Bad weather is hard on your car and in Michigan comes with plenty of bad weather and road complications. The salt used on the roads to keep us all from slipping and sliding can eat the paint on your car’s body and corrode its undercarriage.  Driving over poor roads that

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5 Ways to Minimize Car/Deer Crashes This Year

By: Mike Veenstra As we in Michigan head into the darker, snowier part of the year, most driving and preparedness advice given tends to involve vehicle condition, specifically tire and engine condition, and emergency supplies lists. And while it is always a good idea to inspect your car before you

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5 Signs You Should Get Your Brakes Checked or Fixed

By: Mike Veenstra A working set of brakes is a necessity for any vehicle on the road. This is obvious, of course, but often overlooked as going fast is exciting, and slowing down…less so. However, being able to decelerate safely when you depress the brake pedal is pretty crucial to

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3 Ways to Maintain Better Steering Alignment

Proper steering alignment is one of the most important keys to keeping your car driving safely. Even minor alignment problems can, over time, lead to tire wear and, eventually, replacement. On the flip side, proper wheel alignment ensures optimal drivability. It will help your tires last longer and your vehicle

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How Do You Know If Your Car Needs a Tune-Up?

Automobile technology has changed drastically in the past 40 years. However, despite significant improvements, car parts are not made to last forever. Proper maintenance, even when you don’t notice a problem, can save you thousands in the long run. Not to mention, it will help you avoid unexpected disasters. What

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5 Ways To Make Your Car Faster this Summer

Maybe you’ve dreamed about owning a fast car all your life. A car that will give you some power and speed. A car that gives you an experience whenever you drive it. If you’ve finally realized that your budget won’t allow for the Aston Martin One-77 anytime soon, we’re here

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What Does It Mean If My Check Engine Light Goes on?

Of all your car’s warning signals, the check engine light is the most frustrating. When the oil light goes on, you know your car is low on oil. Likewise, the seatbelt light is pretty straightforward. But when the check engine light goes on, the problem isn’t so simple. It could

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