Serpentine Belt Service at Spartan Tire Brighton
March 3, 2024
Most Brighton folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Brighton market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
February 18, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
New School: Automotive Spartan Tire Brighton Technician Training
August 28, 2022
Brighton consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... More
Trickle Down Technology
December 12, 2021
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton
December 5, 2021
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Brighton Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
January 10, 2021
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Brighton drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Brighton drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Brighton, Michigan
November 29, 2020
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Brighton, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Brighton motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becau... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Spartan Tire Brighton
November 8, 2020
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Brighton people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Brighton motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commut... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Spartan Tire Brighton
November 1, 2020
Many Brighton car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fi... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Spartan Tire Brighton
May 31, 2020
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Spartan Tire Brighton article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Brighton... More