MaintenanceLet Car Fix Shelby Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsShelby Township area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Shelby Township... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 02, 2025 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Car Fix ShelbyA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Shelby Township people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate.A lot of Shelby Township motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They'... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 28, 2024 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Shelby Township Car OwnersA 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 21, 2024 Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Shelby Township DriversWhen 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 15, 2023 Economics of Maintenance for Shelby Township Auto OwnersBuying 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 30, 2023 Severe Service RequirementsA 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 23, 2023 Budget for Maintenance in Shelby TownshipSometimes 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 09, 2023 Looking Down the Road - HeadlampsIf 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 12, 2023 Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Shelby Township, MichiganThe 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 01, 2023 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Car Fix ShelbyBecause 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 16, 2022 |
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