Economics of Maintenance for Walled Lake Auto Owners
May 22, 2019
Buying a new car in Walled Lake is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Walled Lake who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center
May 21, 2019
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Walled Lake people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Walled Lake motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. Theyre good com... More
Fuel System Cleaning at ABC Auto Works
May 20, 2019
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
AAA - Cautions in Extreme Heat
May 19, 2019
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Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
May 19, 2019
Walled Lake drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the st... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
May 18, 2019
Most Walled Lake drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Walled Lake drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there someth... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
May 17, 2019
If you've ever been driving around Walled Lake and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fiel... More
Timing Belt
May 16, 2019
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Tire Replacement: What Walled Lake Drivers Need to Know
May 15, 2019
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Protecting Your SUV From Theft In Walled Lake Michigan
May 14, 2019
Every car in Walled Lake Michigan is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Commo... More