Drive TrainCan Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 02, 2021 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Royal Oak?There is a clear and vocal demand in Royal Oak and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Royal Oak area roads today, and many more being de... Read More Posted in Drive Train on November 08, 2020 Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... Read More Posted in Drive Train on June 14, 2020 Lease or Buy?Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Royal Oak drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 03, 2020 What to Do in Case of an Accident in Royal OakScreeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Royal Oak, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Royal Oak drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occur... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 15, 2020 Vive la Differential at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal OakThere are a lot of drivers in Royal Oak who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of durin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 21, 2020 Differential Service in Royal Oak, Michigan - What You Need to KnowScratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is – you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Royal Oak, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel dr... Read More Posted in Drive Train on June 30, 2019 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Royal Oak, MichiganEvery 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:Commo... Read More Posted in Drive Train on April 07, 2019 Drive Train Service in Royal Oak at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & TiresThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 01, 2016 Time For Differential Service At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires?Hello Royal Oak - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on February 29, 2016 |
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