Archives for Dec 2016
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Auto Lab Troy
December 27, 2016
Okay. You went to your local Troy car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Troy service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light stops ... More
Easy Miles ? Do Troy Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
December 20, 2016
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Automotive Detective Work in Troy
December 11, 2016
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Troy. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Troy?
December 5, 2016
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airb... More