January 2022Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 30, 2022 Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 23, 2022 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Royal Oak, MichiganEvery car in Royal Oak, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles:Common sense... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 16, 2022 The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... Read More Posted in Exhaust on January 09, 2022 Differential Service in Royal Oak, Michigan - What You Need to KnowScratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Royal Oak, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differenti... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 02, 2022 Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... Read More Posted in Steering on January 01, 2022 |
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