Tire Maintenance in Novi
September 9, 2018
With the recent focus in the Novi area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Novi drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly i... More
Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 2, 2018
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Novi drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders... More
Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Rotor Problems
August 26, 2018
The 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... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Sovel's Auto Service
August 19, 2018
Many Novi car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More
AAA - Cautions in Extreme Heat
August 12, 2018
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Super Slick at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi: Synthetic Oil
August 6, 2018
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
A New Battery in Novi
July 31, 2018
Hello Novi drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Novi, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: co... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Sovel's Auto Service?
July 22, 2018
Today's Sovel's Auto Service article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Novi drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blank... More
Charge It in Novi for Extended Battery Life
July 16, 2018
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Novi, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... More
Shake It up in Novi!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 9, 2018
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More