The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

April 30, 2017

There's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More

New Life for Your Older Car in Royal Oak

April 23, 2017

Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Royal Oak families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your paren... More

Distracted Driving

April 17, 2017

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More

Fuel System Cleaning at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for Better Performance

April 11, 2017

Hi Royal Oak residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the ... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak

April 2, 2017

Warm weather or cold, Royal Oak drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Royal Oak people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedu... More