Emergency Items For Your SUV

January 28, 2014

Local Ann Arbor roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip. Your close-to-home kit for arou... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your Michigan Driving

January 24, 2014

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Wixom knows this makes sense. Some of us in the Wixom area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror. Guys; sports equipment and tools. Ladies; well, just take a look around the pas... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Brighton

January 15, 2014

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine, has to ... More

Spartan Tire Brighton And The Maintenance Mindset

January 8, 2014

When it comes to their vehicles, some Ann Arbor motorists dont have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Ann Arbor drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular main... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Fenton Michigan

January 3, 2014

A lot of gas is wasted in the Fenton area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clea... More