Fall and Spring Checkup in Royal Oak

January 28, 2019

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (t... More

Royal Oak Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

January 20, 2019

Any Royal Oak driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Royal Oak residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this... More

Don't Stack the Mat

January 13, 2019

In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More

Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Royal Oak

January 6, 2019

Royal Oak drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Royal Oak area, but it does add quite a bit... More

Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

January 2, 2019

Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More