What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 11, 2021 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on April 04, 2021 Easy Miles – Do Royal Oak Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 28, 2021 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 21, 2021 Used Cars: Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Advice on What to Do After You BuyUsed vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Royal Oak drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Royal Oak area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 14, 2021 Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... Read More Posted in Automotive News on March 07, 2021 All About Your TPMS in Royal OakRoyal Oak drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Michigan auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Royal Oak drivers to tell when... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 28, 2021 Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways.Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... Read More Posted in Automotive News on February 21, 2021 Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 14, 2021 Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 07, 2021 |
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