Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Sovel's Auto Service

January 14, 2020

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Novi people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Novi motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, gro... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Novi, Michigan

August 18, 2019

The median age for cars in the Novi, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Sovel's Auto Service we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Novi area, bring it into Sovel's Auto Service for high-mileage maint... More

Sovel's Auto Service and the Maintenance Mindset

June 23, 2019

When it comes to their vehicles, some Novi residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Novi drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may n... More

Hey Novi Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

June 16, 2019

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Novi?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,'... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

March 31, 2019

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Busting Automotive Myths in Novi, Michigan

December 16, 2018

Myths passed around our Novi, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More

Economics of Maintenance for Novi Auto Owners

November 25, 2018

Buying a new car in Novi is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Novi who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second though... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Novi?

October 15, 2018

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Novi?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airb... More

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Sovel's Auto Service

August 19, 2018

Many Novi car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Sovel's Auto Service?

July 22, 2018

Today's Sovel's Auto Service article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Novi drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blank... More