Fuel Filter Service in Novi, Michigan
June 21, 2017
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
June 12, 2017
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Novi, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Novi area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the la... More
The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Tire Specs
June 4, 2017
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Novi service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manager ... More
Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
June 1, 2017
Novi drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubric... More
Gas Savings in Novi: Sharpen Your Pencil
May 21, 2017
High gas prices in Novi increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Novi vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
May 15, 2017
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Distracted Driving
May 7, 2017
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
To Save Gas Around Novi: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
May 3, 2017
One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Novi who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any w... More
When You Hear the Crash in Novi: What to Do After an Accident
April 23, 2017
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
Automotive Detective Work in Novi
April 17, 2017
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Novi. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More