Make Your Vehicle Last
June 28, 2022
We 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 ... More
Maintenance on My Mind
June 12, 2022
Ask 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 ... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Royal Oak
June 5, 2022
When 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... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
March 13, 2022
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... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Royal Oak
August 22, 2021
There'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... More
New School: Automotive Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Technician Training
May 9, 2021
Royal Oak consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have ... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Royal Oak
September 27, 2020
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Royal Oak area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Royal Oak drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshi... More
Synthetic Oil for Royal Oak Autos
September 13, 2020
If you are a driver in Royal Oak and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
July 19, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Let Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
June 21, 2020
Royal Oak area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Royal Oak drivers wan... More