Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
December 4, 2022
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Sovel's Auto Service
March 28, 2021
Most people in the Novi area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some o... More
Is Your Novi Driving Severe?
March 22, 2020
People near Novi, Michigan, often ask Sovel's Auto Service how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Novi, Michigan, service advisor at Sovel's Auto Service look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
November 24, 2019
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Novi)
November 17, 2019
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Easy Miles ? Do Novi Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
June 9, 2019
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Sovel's Auto Service Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
January 28, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Novi residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the sa... More
Ask Sovel's Auto Service About the Importance of Service Intervals
January 23, 2018
Today 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 with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying y... More
Hey Novi Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
September 30, 2017
Nowadays, Novi drivers are paying more at Michigan gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehi... More
Recommended Novi Service Intervals
November 1, 2016
Everyone in Novi, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Novi dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Novi residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was ... More