MaintenanceRelax 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 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 02, 2020 Can Your Car Last Another Year?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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 01, 2020 Let Sovel's Auto Service Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsNovi 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 18, 2020 |
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