Today’s Headlights: Brighter, Smarter… and Harder to Replace
June 21, 2026
Maybe youre old enough to remember when headlights were essentially all the same on every vehicle. They were so cheap and easy to replace, most people could do it themselves. Those days are gone. Now, headlights put out more and better light and are more efficient. Those all contribute to bet... More
Tread Carefully: What Normal Tire Wear Looks Like
June 14, 2026
Every day we get in our vehicle and drive, we are putting wear and tear on our tires. Some wear is, of course, normal, but its important to know whats NOT normal. Not only can that alert you to potential safety issues, I can also save you money and fuel. Your tires tread (the part that contacts t... More
The Untold Truth About Blinker Fluid: Why Your Car Desperately Needs It
May 10, 2026
If youve been ignoring your dashboard, your mechanic, and that one guy at the gas station who muttered bro your blinkers sound dry, then buckle up because today we dive into the critical world of blinker fluid maintenance. What Is Blinker Fluid? Blinker fluid is a high-viscosity, luminescent com... More
See the Light (Bulb Replacement)
April 15, 2026
When you notice one of your headlights has gone out, its important for the safe operation of your vehicle to get it changed and working again. Not only is replacing a headlight important for your ability to see in the dark, but its also vital that it be lighting your way and aimed correctly so o... More
Losing Your Cool (AC Condenser Replacement)
April 14, 2026
Its always more comfortable in your vehicle when you can control temperature and humidity in the cabin. Air conditioning, which is standard on most newer vehicles, is a vital part of that comfort, and a key component of that system is the condenser. The condenser converts the refrigerant gas into... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Spartan Tire Brighton
March 20, 2020
Today at Spartan Tire Brighton we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Brighton area. Some newer vehicle models are speci... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From Spartan Tire Brighton
December 19, 2014
Today at Spartan Tire Brighton we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. Youve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Ann Arbor area. Some newer vehicle model... More