A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
March 24, 2024
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
March 10, 2024
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the suspension, steering system and the drivetrain. Years ago, most vehicles had to have their chassis (wha... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
March 3, 2024
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
February 11, 2024
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Shelby: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
January 28, 2024
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Shelby Township drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they repl... More
Wiper Blades in Michigan
November 12, 2023
If you're gonna drive around the Shelby Township area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Shelby: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
April 9, 2023
There are several important factors that go into how often Shelby Township drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Michig... More
Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)
January 29, 2023
This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
January 22, 2023
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
January 8, 2023
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More