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Sovel's Auto Service Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

All Novi service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant throug... Read More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Novi

There's a segment of the Novi area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers... Read More

Technician Training at Sovel's Auto Service

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.I... Read More

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Novi residents and to fix the affected ... Read More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Novi

The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Novi. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Novi can do to grea... Read More

Maintenance on My Mind

Ask any Novi man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in fo... Read More

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Sovel's Auto Service

These days many people in the Novi area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenance... Read More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Novi Car Owners

A generation ago, Novi drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Novi shop every year or two for repairs seemed to ... Read More

Budget for Maintenance in Novi

Sometimes busy Novi residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... Read More

Gas Savings in Novi: Sharpen Your Pencil

High gas prices in Novi increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Novi vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... Read More

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