Older VehiclesA Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 13, 2020 What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in NoviSo you've bought a used vehicle in the Novi area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Novi area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 14, 2020 Braking News: Keep Your Stopping PowerRichard Petty once told AutoNetTV, "You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble."That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Novi driver's maintenance schedule. An inspe... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 13, 2020 Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Sovel's Auto ServiceWhen it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Novi drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and th... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 20, 2020 Odometer Rollback on Your Novi, Michigan VehicleHow do Novi drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 15, 2020 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Novi area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how t... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 22, 2020 Hitting the Brakes in NoviSafety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and other Novi drivers — on the road. And good safety s... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on February 16, 2020 Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Novi. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expose... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 07, 2019 Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Rotor ProblemsThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Novi.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less co... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on August 26, 2018 Brake Service at Sovel's Auto Service in NoviBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Novi drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Sovel's Auto Service, our tea... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 30, 2018 |
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