A Cold Day in Walled Lake ? Air Conditioning Service at ABC Auto Works
April 13, 2019
Most Walled Lake drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Michigan highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Walled Lake rush hour, but so can a long ride... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
April 12, 2019
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
April 11, 2019
Modern vehicles in and around Walled Lake run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Walled Lake drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This ... More
Brake Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
April 10, 2019
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Walled Lake drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At ABC Auto Works, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are a... More
Walled Lake Tire Repair
April 9, 2019
Most Walled Lake residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Walled Lake drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about ... More
Maintenance Free Myth
April 8, 2019
Sometimes we hear Walled Lake car owners say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before.... More
Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Alignment Inspection
April 7, 2019
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Walled Lake drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at ABC Auto Works will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension ... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Walled Lake
April 7, 2019
One Walled Lake automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Walled Lake, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine ... More
ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
April 6, 2019
Today's ABC Auto Works & Tire Center post focuses on using the proper fluids for your vehicle. Significant advancements in automotive technology have lead to the development of high-tech fluids to keep modern cars operating at peak performance. This is due to both engineering advances and ... More
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
April 5, 2019
The team at ABC Auto Works & Tire Center in Walled Lake and Michigan car owners are all talking MPG right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Walled Lake drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximiz... More