The Easy Way to Save Cash in Royal Oak

January 15, 2020

The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Royal Oak. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Royal Oak can ... More

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

November 17, 2019

At Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak we get a lot of Royal Oak drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't lea... More

Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

November 10, 2019

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Royal Oak streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas t... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak?

April 7, 2019

Today's Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Royal Oak drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and... More

Hey Royal Oak Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

March 17, 2019

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Royal Oak?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'cof... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

February 18, 2019

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Royal Oak Bi... More

The Importance of Royal Oak Drivers Following Service Intervals

February 10, 2019

Today in our Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Royal Oak with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laund... More

Busting Automotive Myths in Royal Oak, Michigan

November 11, 2018

Myths passed around our Royal Oak, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decede... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Royal Oak Drivers

October 7, 2018

People in Royal Oak have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to ... More

Keep Your Royal Oak Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

June 14, 2018

Hey Royal Oak - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very im... More