Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Novi Drivers

May 17, 2020

When 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... More

Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

April 5, 2020

If 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... More

Severe Service Requirements

April 1, 2020

A 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... More

Sovel's Auto Service: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

March 29, 2020

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... More

The Importance of Novi Drivers Following Service Intervals

March 25, 2020

Today 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... More

Sovel's Auto Service On Your Serpentine Belt

March 17, 2020

Today 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... More

Keeping Your Car Young in Novi

March 4, 2020

As 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... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

March 2, 2020

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Novi Bigfoot... More

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

March 1, 2020

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Novi car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Novi, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... More

Let Sovel's Auto Service Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

January 18, 2020

Novi area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Novi drivers want to hang ... More