Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
December 24, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
September 3, 2023
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
April 16, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Easy Miles ? Do Brighton Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
August 25, 2019
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Recommended Brighton Service Intervals
May 19, 2019
Everyone in Brighton, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Brighton dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Brighton residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells ... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
October 7, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Brighton)
September 30, 2018
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Deciphering the Spartan Tire Brighton Menu Board
August 26, 2018
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Brighton, Michigan, service centers like Spartan Tire Brighton have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabet... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
June 4, 2017
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Brighton residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More
Should Brighton Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
May 14, 2017
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Spartan Tire Brighton tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips aro... More