Posted December 22, 2015
Frozen windows on the cold mornings in Holland? Not to fear! With the tricks below, you’ll be able to get back on the roads quickly to stay warm through the cold winter in Michigan. Invest in a quality ice scraper. Ice scrapers with a long handle, firm grip, and brush for
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Posted November 24, 2015
Winter in Michigan can be unpredictable, with rapidly changing weather, slick roads, and challenging conditions. Vehicles can slip and slide on icy roads when fresh snowfall and hidden black ice make the roads deceptively slick. Checking your tire condition is always the first step – if you don’t have adequate tread
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Posted October 21, 2015
Should there be an age limit to people allowed to drive cars? Driving can be a symbol of freedom for many people, young and old. When you take away the ability to drive from older people, you also take away their freedom to go anywhere they want, whenever they want.
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Posted September 22, 2015
It’s football season! Is your vehicle ready for the trials and tolls of this season? From busy traffic travelling on game days, hauling kids and equipment to school sports activity, and tailgating before the game to changing fall weather, your car is put to the test every day in the
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Posted August 19, 2015
Over our years servicing and repairing vehicles in Holland, MI, our technicians have had hands on experience with hundreds of vehicles, and we’ve seen some interesting cases. Lemons, or cars with problem after problem, still pop up even with today’s advanced technology. Here are 5 classic examples: Ford Pinto –
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Posted July 15, 2015
Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, including our vehicles! All modern cars have at least one computer built-in. But unlike the internet-browsing laptops and desktop computers that come to mind, the computers in your vehicle serve a more limited but vital function – keeping your vehicle safe on
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Posted June 18, 2015
Your vehicle’s exhaust system is one of those things you don’t notice… until you do. Maybe you’ll smell leaking fluids. Or hear loud clicking and noises from the engine. Or see a billowing cloud of grey or green smoke lingering behind you on the road. When everything is working properly,
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Posted May 20, 2015
When you pull into a local gas station in Holland, MI, to fill your empty tank, it may be tempting to reach for the fuel with the lowest price tag. After-all, how can one little number be so important? But reaching for the regular grade isn’t always the right choice –
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Posted April 13, 2015
We’ve all heard tips and tricks to nudge up the miles per gallon we get from our vehicle – from miracle pills to drafting to car repair. But what advice actually helps, and what is just an urban myth? 1. Gas additives and gadgets to boost fuel. Every so
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Posted March 11, 2015
Changing your timing belt is NOT optional – but waiting until it breaks to address any issues is. And that is a risk you shouldn’t take. Most manufacturers recommend changing the timing belt at a specific mileage, usually between 90 and 105 thousand miles. But you should NOT wait until
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