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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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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Should You Flush Your Coolant At Your Next Car Service?

By: Mike Veenstra Now that the worst of the cold weather appears to be behind us, we can all relax a bit and drive easier (while still navigating carefully for potholes which will take awhile for the city and the county to address). Soon all of West Michigan’s famous apple

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Does your Automobile Need Service After this Winter? 4 Things to Check

This Michigan winter has most likely taken quite a toll on your vehicle. From accidentally sliding into iced over snow banks, bumping over crater-like potholes, salt spraying the undercarriage of your car, and maintaining your engine in below zero temps; this spring our cars definitely need some tender, loving care.

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What are struts?

So you’ve been told the struts on your car are bad and need to be replaced.  But what exactly is a strut and what does it do in your car anyways?  It’s hard to know the importance of replacing a part you don’t know anything about. What are struts?  

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What’s Leaking From Your Car?

Have you ever noticed a dark puddle on the pavement where your car was parked? Engines use a number of different fluids to operate. And it’s not always easy for the average driver to tell what’s leaking. Looking under the hood may not help you out much either. Unfortunately, there

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