Sniffing Out a Problem
May 19, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Royal Oak?
May 12, 2019
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Royal Oak?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... More
Wasteful Thinking
May 5, 2019
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Let TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
April 28, 2019
Royal Oak area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Royal Oak drivers wan... More
Royal Oak Customer Detective Work
April 21, 2019
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challeng... More
What's up with Diesels in Royal Oak?
April 14, 2019
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Royal Oak, Michigan
April 7, 2019
Every car in Royal Oak, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
March 31, 2019
Most Royal Oak folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Royal Oak market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
March 24, 2019
Anyone who drives a car in Royal Oak knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Go... More
Royal Oak Exhaust and Emissions Service
March 17, 2019
Many Royal Oak residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires is really a lot more comprehensive these ... More