Older VehiclesGrowing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 21, 2021 What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in BrightonSo you've bought a used vehicle in the Brighton area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Brighton area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicl... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 31, 2020 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard Petty once told AutoNetTV, "You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble."That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Brighton driver's maintenance schedule. An i... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 30, 2020 Brake Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in BrightonBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Brighton drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Spartan Tire Brighton, ou... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on May 12, 2020 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on June 02, 2019 Spartan Tire Brighton Brake Service for Safe Stopping in BrightonLet's talk about something critical for all Brighton drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 10, 2019 Odometer Rollback on Your Brighton, Michigan VehicleHow do Brighton drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage repo... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 23, 2018 Used Cars: Spartan Tire Brighton Advice on What to Do After You BuyUsed vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Brighton drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Brighton area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fa... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 15, 2018 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Brighton area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and h... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on June 03, 2018 Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Brighton. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ex... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 04, 2017 |
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