Spartan Tire Brighton On Your Serpentine Belt

February 27, 2018

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Brighton, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

September 29, 2017

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Brighton drivers want... More

Keep Your Brighton Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

July 18, 2017

Hey Brighton - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very imp... More

Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

June 27, 2017

If you're reading this article in Brighton, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Brighton, Michigan

May 30, 2017

The median age for cars in the Brighton, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Spartan Tire Brighton we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Brighton area, bring it into Spartan Tire Brighton for high-mil... More

Economics of Maintenance for Brighton Auto Owners

May 8, 2017

Buying a new car in Brighton is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Brighton who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having secon... More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Brighton

April 30, 2017

There's a segment of the Brighton area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

April 2, 2017

At Spartan Tire Brighton we've had a lot of Brighton customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent o... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Brighton Car Owners

November 13, 2016

A generation ago, Brighton drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Brighton shop every year or two for repairs se... More

Spartan Tire Brighton: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

November 6, 2016

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Brighton streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas th... More