TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
July 14, 2022
All Royal Oak service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant t... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
July 13, 2022
Many Royal Oak drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Royal Oak area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Royal Oak drivers, that look i... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Royal Oak Drivers
July 12, 2022
Knowing how their engine works can help Royal Oak drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down w... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Royal Oak
July 11, 2022
As Royal Oak consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our ... More
The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
July 10, 2022
The team at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak, and Michigan car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Royal Oak drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fue... More
It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
July 10, 2022
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
Cooling System Components
July 9, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Royal Oak auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Michigan.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system us... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Royal Oak
July 8, 2022
A lot of people get custom wheels in Royal Oak. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your TLC Custom Ex... More
Tracking True in Michigan: Wheel Alignment in Royal Oak
July 7, 2022
The biggest issue for Royal Oak area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Ti... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
July 6, 2022
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Royal Oak, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Royal Oak area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, ... More