What Troy Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
February 18, 2018
There are some things drivers should know about Troy car service and repair. First and foremost, Auto Lab Troy cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Auto Lab Troy in Troy wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually... More
Auto Lab Troy Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
February 11, 2018
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Troy drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Auto Lab Troy fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
February 4, 2018
Like everything in the Michigan automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Michigan drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Troy roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vision, ... More
Fuel for Thought
January 29, 2018
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Troy, Michigan Vehicle
January 22, 2018
How do Troy drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Troy, ... More
Right or Left? Auto Lab Troy Power Steering Service
January 16, 2018
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Auto Lab Troy
January 7, 2018
There are a lot of things in life that Troy 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 Troy dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't st... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
January 3, 2018
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Troy drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that cou... More
Auto Lab Troy Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Troy
December 17, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Troy drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps your ... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Troy Vehicle
December 10, 2017
Troy drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Troy area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More