Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Shelby Township Car Owners
April 21, 2024
A generation ago, Shelby Township drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Shelby Township shop every year or two ... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Shelby Township Drivers
October 15, 2023
When autumn comes around in Shelby Township, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Shelby Township drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice... More
Economics of Maintenance for Shelby Township Auto Owners
July 30, 2023
Buying a new car in Shelby Township is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Shelby Township who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may b... More
Severe Service Requirements
July 23, 2023
A lot of Shelby Township drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer... More
Budget for Maintenance in Shelby Township
July 9, 2023
Sometimes busy Shelby Township residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly r... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
February 12, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Shelby Township and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your ... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Shelby Township, Michigan
January 1, 2023
The median age for cars in the Shelby Township, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Car Fix Shelby we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Shelby Township area, bring it into Car Fix Shelby for high-mil... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Car Fix Shelby
October 16, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Car Fix Shelby article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Shelby Township... More
Maintenance on My Mind
September 25, 2022
Ask any Shelby Township man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken hi... More
10 Services Shelby Township Drivers Often Overlook
September 8, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Shelby Township. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedul... More