With the holidays coming up, I’d like to talk a little about tire safety. Did you know that there are over 6 million automotive crashes in the United States every year? Out of those 6 million crashes, about 12% occur when driving in adverse atmospheric conditions. And within that 12%, over 75% of weather-related auto […]
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The popularity of the Family Road Trip has seen an upswing over the last few years. Spending quality time in nature with your loved ones (including the furry kind) has been good for our souls. Unfortunately, all that driving takes a toll on our vehicles. Studies show there are predictable seasonal vehicle repairs. These 4 […]
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Fall is the perfect time for a radiator/coolant flush. This transitional time can find you using your car’s defroster in the morning, the A/C during the day, and the heater once night falls. Therefore, you need you ask yourself a few simple questions. Is your heater or defroster working as well as it used to? […]
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Well, it’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school, and our daily schedules are soon going to fill up with sports events, band practice, dance lessons, PTA meetings, and a myriad of other school-related activities. Chances are, you and your kids are going to be spending a lot more time in […]
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Hot summer months can be rough on tires because the higher temperatures outside cause the air inside the tires to expand. If that expansion is not monitored frequently and properly adjusted, tire damage or blow-outs can occur, especially when driving at high speeds. Proper tire maintenance includes checking tire pressure, repairing slow leaks, and scheduling […]
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It is hard to believe that summer is more than half over. So many of us are scheduling last minute summer road trips before autumn sets in. It is a good idea to make sure that your vehicle is safe and ready to tow that trailer, boat, or ATV. Take a minute to schedule an […]
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The braking system is one of the most important safety systems in your car. If your car shakes when you apply the brakes, then it is often an indication of a problem. There are numerous reasons why using the brakes causes shaking. It can be something simple like your tires, or involve something more complicated […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →The cabin air filter in your vehicle does exactly what it sounds like it does! It filters the air, bad odors and contaminants, that enter your vehicle’s passenger compartment through the HVAC ducts. Think of it as the filter in your furnace at home. The only difference is that the furnace filter doesn’t work half as efficiently as the one in your vehicle. Changing the cabin air filter is a standard repair that we do on our customer’s vehicles in Midland MI.
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