Economics of Maintenance for Novi Auto Owners
November 25, 2018
Buying a new car in Novi is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Novi who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second though... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
November 18, 2018
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Novi, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive arou... More
Know Your Towing Limits in Novi
November 12, 2018
Some Novi drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Novi, you should be aware of safety issues, Michigan towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe towin... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
November 4, 2018
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
October 28, 2018
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
October 22, 2018
All Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Novi automotiv... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Novi?
October 15, 2018
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Novi?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airb... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
October 7, 2018
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Procrastination Prevention in Novi
September 30, 2018
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Are There Blind Spots in Novi?
September 23, 2018
All Novi drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Novi.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can great... More