Below 45 Degrees in Troy: Consider Winter Tires
June 23, 2019
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Troy drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out and bo... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Auto Lab Troy
June 16, 2019
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Troy can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Troy when y... More
Transmission Care in Troy, Michigan
June 9, 2019
Do you have any plans around Troy, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's stoc... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
June 2, 2019
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
Auto Lab Troy Alternator Replacement Service in Troy
May 26, 2019
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Troy is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane departu... More
Arrive Alive in Troy
May 19, 2019
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Troy. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Michigan roads.The truth is that all of us ar... More
A Stitch in Time at Auto Lab Troy
May 12, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
May 5, 2019
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Auto Lab Troy
April 28, 2019
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
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy, Michigan
April 21, 2019
The median age for cars in the Troy, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Auto Lab Troy we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Troy area, bring it into Auto Lab Troy for high-mileage maintenance.2790 We... More