The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
March 8, 2020
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
February 2, 2020
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
January 20, 2020
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
January 15, 2020
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Walled Lake drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace ... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
October 13, 2019
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More
The Edible Engine
September 1, 2019
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
July 7, 2019
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
June 23, 2019
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
Wiper Blades in Michigan
April 30, 2019
If you're gonna drive around the Walled Lake area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like you... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
April 16, 2019
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Walled Lake, Michigan, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Walled Lake, Michigan:When an accident occurs, you should always s... More