Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
June 11, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
May 21, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Easy Miles ? Do Royal Oak Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
March 28, 2021
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak
May 24, 2020
Most people in the Royal Oak area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. S... More
Hey Royal Oak Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
February 3, 2019
Nowadays, Royal Oak drivers are paying more at Michigan gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old... More
Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
December 23, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Royal Oak residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to t... More
Should Royal Oak Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
December 16, 2018
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your ... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Royal Oak)
December 2, 2018
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
November 19, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Ask Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak About the Importance of Service Intervals
August 26, 2018
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 with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn... More