MaintenanceSevere Service RequirementsA lot of Royal Oak drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of au... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 09, 2022 Can Your Car Last Another Year?Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Royal Oak car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Royal Oak, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 05, 2022 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Royal Oak Car OwnersA generation ago, Royal Oak drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Royal Oak shop every year or two for repairs ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 04, 2022 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Royal Oak?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Royal Oak?Is it:StereoWheelsAir BagDVD SystemWell, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 02, 2022 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal OakThese days many people in the Royal Oak area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mainte... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 30, 2022 Make Your Vehicle LastWe live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 28, 2022 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Royal Oak man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 12, 2022 Fall and Spring Checkup in Royal OakWhen I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (tech... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 05, 2022 Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 13, 2022 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Royal OakThere's a segment of the Royal Oak area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilom... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 22, 2021 |
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