Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

August 6, 2023

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More

Don't Stack the Mat

December 13, 2020

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More

When You Hear the Crash in Brighton: What to Do After an Accident

June 14, 2020

Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Brighton Vehicle

May 15, 2020

Brighton drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Brighton area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sen... More

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

February 29, 2020

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Brighton drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that... More

The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)

November 10, 2019

Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More

Distracted Driving

May 29, 2018

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More

ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Brighton Michigan

May 21, 2018

When accidents occur in Brighton, Michigan, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Michigan police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets... More

ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Brighton Michigan

January 21, 2016

When accidents occur in Brighton, Michigan, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and essential medical information. When Michigan police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove... More

Why is My Check Engine Light On?

May 9, 2015

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Brighton motorists and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us Brighton motorists. Lets get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your check engine light is flashing, tha... More