WarrantyNo Shake, Just SmoothWhen your vehicles wheels are out of balance, theyll likely give you some clues. Your steering wheel might shake, the floor or seat vibrates and you might find your vehicle pulling to one side. Other signs? Your tires might wear unevenly and may make odd noises. Plus, fuel economy might not be ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Ball Joint ReplacementThink about this the next time youre driving. Your front wheels can steer your vehicle and, at the same time, the wheels can move, even with all the irregularities in the road moving them up, down and in different directions. Pretty amazing engineering, wouldnt you say?What allows that are part... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 Stay Headed in the Right Direction, NoviPower steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Novi, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Sovel's Au... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 31, 2026 A Most Important Part (Serpentine Belt Replacement)Your vehicles engine is an engineering work of wonder with many complex parts working in harmony to get you down the road. One of those simple but important components is called a serpentine belt. It is driven by a pulley on the engine and transfers that power to many of your engines most importa... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 24, 2026 Rumble from Down Under (Muffler Replacement)Weve all noticed them at one time or another on the street: a car or truck that drives by and the deep roar from their exhaust system sounds like a drag racer on the line. But what happens when that rumble is coming from under YOUR vehicle? Well, it could be a sign your muffler needs attention.... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 17, 2026 Losing Your Cool (AC Condenser Replacement)Its always more comfortable in your vehicle when you can control temperature and humidity in the cabin. Air conditioning, which is standard on most newer vehicles, is a vital part of that comfort, and a key component of that system is the condenser.The condenser converts the refrigerant gas into... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 10, 2026 Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Signs of an Alignment ProblemWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Novi drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While ... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 03, 2026 Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service)You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your vehicle turn at a different speed than the other side. What is this magic? The answer is something called the differential. A differential is a gear box placed between the drive wheels and needs lub... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 26, 2026 A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 19, 2026 Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine.There are different types of motor oil: ... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 15, 2026 |
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