Auto Maintenance

If you are like most of the country, you want to get out of the house and go somewhere on vacation this summer. Unfortunately, the pandemic has caused limitations on certain kinds of travel. Road trips are the least restrictive, and offer a lot of solutions to get out of town. The options are abundant, especially when visiting outdoor locales. If you are planning to...

That beautiful car that you spent a considerable sum of money on is your pride and joy. The sparkle that catches your eye after a wash, the smell of the interior as you slip behind the wheel, the handling as you round a curve a little quicker than you should. Your Mini is, unfortunately, not the most reliable of vehicles. The good news is that...

All car owners should know that regular maintenance prevents more expensive repairs down the road. Having your vehicle serviced regularly keeps your engine, brakes, and other important systems working properly. When your mechanic talks about transmission fluid, fuel injection, brake fluid, power steering fluid, differential, and transfer case fluid services you might feel overwhelmed. Read on for how often auto fluids need replacing, how service...

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 they cross the windshield, if there are streaks across the glass, or if there are tears and/or missing rubber. Most...

There are a few "must do's" if you want your car to be prepared for the cold and snowy winter in Ann Arbor MI First and foremost is the battery. The average life of a battery in Ann Arbor is only 5 years, and just because your car still starts today does not mean your battery is in tip top shape. Have your Battery tested in...