Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
January 12, 2025
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
July 28, 2024
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
August 20, 2023
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
April 23, 2023
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
February 13, 2022
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
April 11, 2021
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
June 14, 2018
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
February 13, 2017
There are a lot of things in life that Royal Oak residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Royal Oak dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When w... More
Why People in Royal Oak Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
September 28, 2016
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Royal Oak, Michigan, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some o... More