Protecting Your SUV From Theft In Walled Lake Michigan
January 14, 2014
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: ... More
Tire Replacement: What West Bloomfield Drivers Need to Know
January 7, 2014
Looking at getting some new tires? The choices at West Bloomfield tire stores can be a little overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. Do you get off the payment on the outskirts of West Bloo... More
Timing Belt
January 1, 2014
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering 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 cylin... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
December 27, 2013
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 affe... More
Save Fuel By Watching Your Weight
December 18, 2013
Most Walled Lake auto owners are all talking fuel efficiency 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 economy. B... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money On Tires
December 17, 2013
Novi car owners 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 youll feel it ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at ABC Auto Works & Tire Center for Better Performance
December 5, 2013
Hi Walled Lake auto owners. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicles engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel, to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center
November 29, 2013
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 g... More
Economics of Maintenance For Walled Lake Auto Owners
November 22, 2013
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 ... More
Differential Service At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center: Vive ala Difference
November 15, 2013
Your browser does not support video Every SUV on Michigan freeways has a differential, and it is vital to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Walled Lake auto owners dont have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when yo... More