Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Brighton, Michigan

May 5, 2020

A lot of fuel is wasted in the Brighton area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.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

Spartan Tire Brighton and the Maintenance Mindset

May 4, 2020

When it comes to their vehicles, some Brighton residents don't 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. Brighton drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ju... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Brighton

May 3, 2020

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 do with the c... More

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

May 3, 2020

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving

May 2, 2020

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Brighton knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Brighton 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 passenger compartment ... More

Emergency Items for Your vehicle

May 1, 2020

Local Brighton 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 around Brighton wou... More