Saving Lives in Shelby Township with Tire Pressure
July 21, 2024
All new passenger vehicles on our Shelby Township, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Shelby Township Drivers
July 14, 2024
Knowing how their engine works can help Shelby Township drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and ... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Shelby Township
July 7, 2024
Night driving in Shelby Township is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we ju... More
Timing Belt
June 30, 2024
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
June 23, 2024
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
June 16, 2024
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Shelby: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
June 9, 2024
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Shelby Township drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near th... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
June 2, 2024
Why are wheel bearings for Shelby Township vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Car Fix Shelby post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Shelby Township, Mic... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
May 26, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
May 19, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More