Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
February 21, 2021
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... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Brighton
May 31, 2020
So 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 vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
May 30, 2020
Richard 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 inspection by your service advisor at Spartan Tire Brighton will c... More
Brake Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton
May 12, 2020
Brakes 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, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there a... More
Bad Vibes
June 2, 2019
Your 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... More
Spartan Tire Brighton Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Brighton
March 10, 2019
Let'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 y... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Brighton, Michigan Vehicle
December 23, 2018
How 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 reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Br... More
Used Cars: Spartan Tire Brighton Advice on What to Do After You Buy
October 15, 2018
Used 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... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
June 3, 2018
Good 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 how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication th... More
Automotive Tips from Spartan Tire Brighton: Brake Noise
December 4, 2017
Your 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 wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exp... More