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