Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
May 10, 2026
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than ju... More
Shelby Township, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
May 3, 2026
When winter approaches in Michigan, Shelby Township residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Shelby Township residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. ... More
Smooth Shifting in Shelby Township, Michigan: Transmission Service
April 26, 2026
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is someth... More
Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)
April 19, 2026
You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road. And when your vehicle hits one of those holes that's big enough, the... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
April 15, 2026
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter: What’s the Difference?
April 14, 2026
You may have heard someone say they just got the air filter replaced in their vehicle. But did you know your vehicle has two different major air filters and they both perform quite differentbut very importantduties? Todays vehicles have a cabin air filter, and an engine air filter. The engine a... More
In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)
March 29, 2026
Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
March 22, 2026
Modern vehicles in and around Shelby Township run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Shelby Township drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever befor... More
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
March 15, 2026
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
Power Steering Pump Replacement
March 8, 2026
When youre driving and you hear a squeal or groan when you turn, it may be a sign your power steering pump is on its last legs. The same is true if you feel your steering is slipping or doesnt respond to your hands like it used to. Precise, responsive steering is, of course, important when it ... More