Talk to Auto Lab Troy About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

August 17, 2017

Custom wheels are one way that Troy folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be mad... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Troy Ride

July 31, 2017

It seems like everywhere you go in the Troy area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do yo... More

Auto Lab Troy On Your Serpentine Belt

July 23, 2017

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Wiper Blade Options

July 16, 2017

Wiper blades are critically important to Troy drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Troy drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. If yo... More

Differential Service in Troy, Michigan - What You Need to Know

July 9, 2017

Scratching 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 Troy, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Lab Troy

July 2, 2017

Most Troy folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Troy market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been tota... More

Troy Tire Repair

June 28, 2017

Most Troy residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Troy drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about the importance... More

Shake It up in Troy!: Why Wheel Balancing

June 20, 2017

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

Need a New Battery? Call Auto Lab Troy Today

June 12, 2017

Hello Troy drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Troy, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a few... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Auto Lab Troy in Troy

June 5, 2017

When we Troy residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abilit... More