The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
March 14, 2019
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Novi area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty impo... More
10 Services Walled Lake Drivers Often Overlook
March 13, 2019
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Walled Lake. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. ... More
Super Slick at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake: Synthetic Oil
March 12, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Walled Lake Air Conditioning Service
March 11, 2019
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Walled Lake, but not in your vehicle. When Walled Lake residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a mo... More
Bad Vibes
March 10, 2019
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Steer Right in Walled Lake
March 10, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Walled Lake drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent ... More
Walled Lake Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
March 9, 2019
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Walled Lake, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the cranks... More
ABC Auto Works & Tire Center and the Maintenance Mindset
March 8, 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Walled Lake drivers dont have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Walled Lake drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenan... More
Hey Walled Lake Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
March 7, 2019
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Walled Lake?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'c... More
Drive Defensively in Michigan
March 6, 2019
Car care is part of auto safety in Walled Lake. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Michigan roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surround... More