What To Do If Your Car Won’t Start

Posted August 3, 2020

One of the most frustrating car problems is when you turn the key and nothing happens — but we’re here for you! Our auto experts can help diagnose the problem to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. Here are the most common causes of starting problems:

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Watch Out for Overheating Engines!

Posted July 13, 2020

With temperatures now at the highest point they’ll be all year, your vehicle’s engine will be feeling the heat the next little while. Luckily, there are ways to combat the sun’s effect on your vehicle to make sure you don’t have an overheating engine to deal with. Keep an extra

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Recognition of Your Ignition Condition

Posted June 1, 2020

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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CRUISE CONTROL 101

Posted May 2, 2020

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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Driving In The Rain

Posted April 1, 2020

April Showers may bring May Flowers but they can also wreak havoc on driving conditions here in Michigan. With that in mind, here are a few pointers on how to deal with wet roads the next little while: Drive in the center of the road (when possible). When multiple lanes

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Winter Damage to Watch for this Spring

Posted March 1, 2020

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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Transmission Maintenance 101

Posted February 1, 2020

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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Minor Collision, Major Consequences

Posted January 5, 2020

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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The Importance of Coolant

Posted December 5, 2019

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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Washing your Car in the Winter

Posted November 9, 2019

Does it sometimes feel like it’s next to impossible to keep your car clean during a Michigan winter? The constant precipitation and fluctuating temperatures means that puddles, mud, etc. are tough to avoid. Even though it’s a challenge, there’s a major reason that you should make a concerted effort to

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