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