Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 12, 2020
Royal Oak drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to l... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
April 5, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
March 29, 2020
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More
Royal Oak Alignment Service
March 22, 2020
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Hey Royal Oak Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
March 15, 2020
Higher Royal Oak fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Royal Oak drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high ... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
March 8, 2020
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak
March 1, 2020
All of us in Royal Oak know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filt... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak in Royal Oak
February 23, 2020
When we Royal Oak residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his a... More
Why People in Royal Oak Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
February 16, 2020
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Royal Oak, Michigan, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some o... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
February 9, 2020
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More