03 May Should You Top Off your Gas?
We’ve all been there, deciding whether or not to pump a bit extra to round off the dollar amount. Maybe you’ve topped off your gas thinking you’ll get a bit more in your tank. However, the short answer is no. ...
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27 Feb Alignment
Essentially, alignments keep your wheels pointed in the right direction. When performing an alignment, the suspension components of your vehicle are adjusted to bring the wheels and tires into specific angles which allows for optimal vehicle handling, tire wear and performance....
22 Feb Batteries
In honor of National Battery Day, we wanted to fill you in on a few helpful Car Battery Tips. It’s easy to take your car battery for granted while it’s hiding under the hood, but a little battery love goes a long way....
07 Feb Should I keep maintaining my car or should I buy a new one?
It can seem at times that maintaining and repairing your old car is getting more expensive than it’s worth. On average, it costs approximately $1200 a year to repair and maintain a vehicle that is over five years old. Since you live in Michigan, rust on...
07 Feb How often should my Windshield Wipers be replaced?
A Windshield Wiper’s worst enemies are sun and the ice scraper. Wipers typically last up to a year, but if your car is regularly parked out of the sun, they could last longer. It’s time to get new wipers if you hear them chatter as...
17 Apr What is a flex plate in Ann Arbor MI
Basically a flywheel or flex plate is the round metal disc shaped component that transfers power from the engine to the transmission. A flywheel is usually referenced to a car with a standard transmission,and a "flex plate" is used with automatic transmissions. The flex plate bolts...
02 Mar Ball joint repair Ann Arbor MI
What is a ball joint and what does it do? We are often asked what happens if I don't replace my loose ball joint. Your ball joints are a very important piece of your suspension. It is a ball and socket type of joint that allows...
20 Jul Should I buy a warranty for my used car?
At Ron's Garage, we are not big fans of used car warranties. Speaking from experience, and mostly bad experiences at that, with many used car warranty companies, we can honestly say no one is ever happy in the end. The warranty companies do not cover...
20 Jul Everything You Need to Know About Timing Belt Replacement in Ann Arbor, MI
Wondering how much a timing belt costs or when it should be replaced? The actual price of the belt is fairly inexpensive, ranging somewhere between $35.00 and $100.00 dollars. However, on most cars the labor can be expensive. The price varies depending on the year...
11 Jan Head Gasket
If your looking for head gasket repair in Ann Arbor, I'm sorry. Head gasket repair is usually a pretty expensive repair. But on a good note (if that's possible) it can be repaired. What does a head gasket do? Your engine has 2 major pieces,...