4 Signs You Need to Visit an Auto Repair Shop

Posted June 23, 2022

Keeping a car safely on the road is essential to most families. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 46% of Americans live in an area without public transportation. That means for those American families, having a fully operational vehicle is critical for them to get to work, get groceries,

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Recognition of Your Ignition Condition

Posted June 2, 2022

A gasoline-powered vehicle requires an ignition system to ignite fuel and turn the motor. When the ignition system is not functioning properly, your vehicle may run rough and may not pass emissions tests. Most ignition systems consist of spark plugs, spark plug wires, a distributor and some supporting equipment. Spark

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Finding the Best Automotive Repair Shop Near You

Posted May 24, 2022

According to SBDC Net, the vehicle repair and maintenance services industry is expected to grow at a yearly rate of 10% or more between 2015 and 2025. This is due to increasing vehicle production and demand from relatively new markets like China and India. If you own a vehicle, it’s

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CRUISE CONTROL 101

Posted May 4, 2022

We are all familiar with cruise control, that setting on your steering wheel or dashboard that makes it easy to just set the speed you want to drive at and just monitor speed instead of actively using the pedal to adjust your speed. But how does Cruise Control actually help you?.. First,

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Transmission Maintenance 101

Posted April 1, 2022

Your vehicle’s transmission is an incredibly complex and sophisticated component that performs the vital task of powering your wheels vis-à-vis sophisticated gear-shifting mechanisms, making forward progress possible. Given its vital role in your engine’s functionality, transmission maintenance is extremely important to your vehicle’s overall health. The majority of transmission issues

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The Importance of Auto Repair and Maintenance Shops

Posted March 28, 2022

While you may be experienced with handling minor auto repairs on your own, nothing can quite beat a good auto repair and maintenance shop. These shops aren’t exactly difficult to find. According to, the fourth quarter of 2020 saw nearly 234,700 auto repair and maintenance shops in the United States.

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Winter Damage to Watch for this Spring

Posted March 1, 2022

Winter weather is hard on vehicles. Between ice, road salt, changing weather and unpredictable drivers, there are plenty of risks on winter roads. But now that it’s springtime, how do you know if your vehicle is in the clear? The answer: you don’t. But you CAN check for common winter

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Minor Collision, Major Consequences

Posted February 3, 2022

Roads in Western Michigan can be extremely volatile during the winter months, with snow and ice taking turns making life difficult for drivers. The most dreaded element of all, black ice, is also a constant danger here as temperatures fluctuate and moisture hardens quickly. As such, the chances of your

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Stay Safe this Winter

Posted January 1, 2022

Old Man Winter has definitely arrived in The Tulip City. The days are short, the temperatures are low and the snow banks are high. With treacherous road conditions now a daily threat, here are a few things you should have in your vehicle at all times during the winter months

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The Importance of Coolant

Posted December 1, 2021

Your vehicle’s transmission is responsible for adapting speed and torque, deftly shifting gears to ensure that the right amount of power is going to the right place and your wheels can rotate properly to make forward propulsion possible. Since it’s such a vital component and is used with great regularity,

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