A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
July 16, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
July 9, 2023
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Royal Oak drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace th... More
Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
July 2, 2023
If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More
10 Services Royal Oak Drivers Often Overlook
June 25, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Royal Oak. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Sp... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Royal Oak, Michigan
June 18, 2023
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Royal Oak, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Royal Oak motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Bec... More
TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)
June 11, 2023
Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it produces exhaust! And when your engine starts behaving like it's exhausted, such as running poorly or getting lousy fuel economy, the trouble may be something called a PCV valve. Did you know it's a ser... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Royal Oak, Michigan
June 4, 2023
Everyone in Royal Oak, Michigan eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Royal Oak, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories ... More
Royal Oak Air Conditioning Service
May 28, 2023
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Royal Oak, but not in your vehicle. When Royal Oak residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more c... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Royal Oak
May 21, 2023
One Royal Oak automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Royal Oak, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and ... More
Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
May 14, 2023
You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down the road. There are di... More