MaintenanceChange Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Sovel's Auto ServiceBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Sovel's Auto Service article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Novi with... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 13, 2021 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Novi DriversPeople in Novi have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,00... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 30, 2021 New School: Automotive Sovel's Auto Service Technician TrainingNovi consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 26, 2020 Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Novi DriversWhen autumn comes around in Novi, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Novi drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Novi drivers on w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 17, 2020 Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Novi, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Sovel's Auto Service tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. You... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 05, 2020 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Novi drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automot... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 01, 2020 Sovel's Auto Service: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Novi streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 29, 2020 The Importance of Novi Drivers Following Service IntervalsToday in our Sovel's Auto Service blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Novi with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 25, 2020 Sovel's Auto Service On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Novi, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 17, 2020 Keeping Your Car Young in NoviAs Novi consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 04, 2020 |
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