Car Fix Shelby Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

December 31, 2023

Welcome to the Car Fix Shelby automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Shelby Township conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will a... More

Cool Running (Water Pump)

December 24, 2023

Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... More

Stay Safe in Shelby Township by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE

December 17, 2023

We don't want to think about it, but each Shelby Township resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Michigan rescue workers. Rescue workers and Shelby Township police are wel... More

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Car Fix Shelby

December 10, 2023

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Shelby Township auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The c... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Car Fix Shelby

December 3, 2023

Okay. You went to your local Shelby Township car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Shelby Township service center, but on the way, the Che... More