Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Brighton

April 21, 2020

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Brighton, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Spartan ... More

Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Spartan Tire Brighton

April 20, 2020

Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

April 19, 2020

At Spartan Tire Brighton we get a lot of Brighton drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you str... More

Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

April 19, 2020

Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More

Service Center Standard and Procedures

April 18, 2020

All Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Brighton autom... More

Gas Savings in Brighton: Sharpen Your Pencil

April 17, 2020

High gas prices in Brighton increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Brighton vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mai... More

Timing Belt Replacement in Brighton

April 16, 2020

Today we want to talk to Brighton drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though ... More

Brighton Alignment Service

April 15, 2020

Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More

What Brighton Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

April 14, 2020

There are some things drivers should know about Brighton car service and repair. First and foremost, Spartan Tire Brighton cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the f... More

Make Your Vehicle Last

April 13, 2020

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More