Watching Your Check Engine Light

July 30, 2017

Did you know that most of the cars driving around Royal Oak, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Royal Oak area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, ... More

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Royal Oak

July 24, 2017

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Royal Oak automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, e... More

Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak: Wiper Blade Options

July 16, 2017

Wiper blades are critically important to Royal Oak drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Royal Oak drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehi... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

July 11, 2017

If you've ever been driving around Royal Oak and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field ... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Royal Oak

July 3, 2017

Every Royal Oak car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So... More