Owners of a Ford Explorer may experience rough idling. But what does that mean and why is it happening? Rough idling is when the engine feels like it's shaking or vibrating excessively when you're at a stop. There are various causes for rough idling , which include faulty ignition coil or spark plugs and vacuum leaks. This can be frustrating and concerning, as it...
Record-breaking numbers of people have been working from home, stuck at home due to illness, or out-of-work altogether. As a result, car neglect has increased over the last couple of years. In today’s economy, the last thing any of us want to do is face expensive auto repairs. Many of us are now weighing expensive auto repairs and past due maintenance against getting a new...
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...
When your car needs a repair, it’s important to choose the right auto mechanic to best serve your vehicle’s needs. With an investment as significant as a vehicle, it’s important to make sure that your repairs and maintenance needs are put in trusted hands. ...
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. ...
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 your vehicle is hard to avoid, and can be helped by getting regularly car washes to remove the salt build...
How do you know when your battery needs to be replaced?. Good question. If you live in Michigan, the average life of a battery is about 5 years. Some batteries last a little longer and some are no so lucky. Here are a few tips from Ron's Garage to maximize the life of your battery. First, these are a few things that will shorten...
Ron's Garage in Ann Arbor hears this question often and we do see a lot of cars that are not worth fixing. If the value of your car doubles every time you fill it up with gas it's probably time to get rid of it. Eventually all good things come to an end even our cars that we love, but a lot of times it...