Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak: Brake Noise
January 26, 2020
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Royal Oak. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ex... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
August 25, 2019
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Royal Oak area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication t... More
Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak: Rotor Problems
July 7, 2019
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Royal Oak.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in le... More
Hitting The Brakes In Royal Oak
June 16, 2019
Hello Royal Oak, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls... More
Brake Service at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak in Royal Oak
December 31, 2018
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Royal Oak drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak, our team will check your brake system and let you know ... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak
November 5, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Royal Oak drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes... More
Hitting the Brakes in Royal Oak
July 24, 2018
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Royal Oak drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. The... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Royal Oak, Michigan Vehicle
June 4, 2017
How do Royal Oak drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in R... More