When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
February 15, 2020
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Novi drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers in Novi... More
Vive la Differential at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
February 14, 2020
There are a lot of drivers in Novi who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Novi folks don't even have to thin... More
Tracking True in Michigan: Wheel Alignment in Novi
February 13, 2020
The biggest issue for Novi area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi. When ... More
Novi Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
February 12, 2020
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Novi auto owners driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, its hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your auto manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your SUV tires considered s... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
February 9, 2020
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More
Blind Spot Safety for Novi Driving
February 2, 2020
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Novi, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Novi drivers' blind spots, ... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Novi Drivers
January 26, 2020
When people in Novi talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Michigan? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wip... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Sovel's Auto Service
January 21, 2020
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Don't Stack the Mat
January 20, 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
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
January 19, 2020
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More