The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Tire Specs
May 13, 2019
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Walled Lake service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter an... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at ABC Auto Works
May 12, 2019
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Walled Lake can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Wall... More
Power Steering Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
May 12, 2019
Many Walled Lake drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the inter... More
Water Pump
May 11, 2019
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
All About Your TPMS in Walled Lake
May 10, 2019
Walled Lake drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Michigan auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Walled Lake drivers to tell ... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Walled Lake?
May 9, 2019
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Walled Lake?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. N... More
Hitting The Brakes In Walled Lake
May 8, 2019
Hello Walled Lake, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rol... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Walled Lake
May 7, 2019
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Walled Lake, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at ABC A... More
Getting New Tires in Walled Lake?
May 6, 2019
There are so many tire choices in the Walled Lake area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Walled Lake area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with yo... More
A Bright Idea
May 5, 2019
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More