The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

October 11, 2020

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More

Sniffing Out a Problem

October 4, 2020

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... 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

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

September 20, 2020

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... 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

Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)

September 6, 2020

Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

August 30, 2020

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More

Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Royal Oak

August 23, 2020

Let's talk about something critical for all Royal Oak drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps ... More

The Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak Guide to Servicing Your Differential

August 16, 2020

Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Royal Oak drivers. A lot of us in Royal Oak don't know what a differential is or what it's for. ... More

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

August 9, 2020

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More