Synthetic Oil For Novi Autos
December 16, 2015
If you arent currently using synthetic motor oil in your Novi vehicle, maybe nows the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesnt gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesnt vaporize as e... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
December 9, 2015
If you've ever been driving around Novi and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affect your... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
June 10, 2015
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Novi car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and - well 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 eng... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
June 3, 2015
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 cars are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free". Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to No... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Novi
May 6, 2015
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 in Novi, our parents were real sticklers about t... More
Sovel's Auto Service On Your Serpentine Belt
February 6, 2015
Today were going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Novi, Michigan customers. Lets start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. Thats the vital device that makes electricity to power the SUV and recharge the battery... More
The Importance Of Novi Drivers Following Service Intervals
December 10, 2014
Your browser does not support video Today in our Sovel's Auto Service blog, were going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your SUV isnt the only aspect of your life in Novi with recommended intervals: Lets start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular phy... More
Sovel's Auto Service: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
November 13, 2014
Your browser does not support video Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Lets go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Michigan freeways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out ... More
Severe Service Requirements
November 5, 2014
A lot of Novi car owners have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of ... More