Budget for Maintenance in Troy

April 24, 2016

Sometimes busy Troy residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More

Exhaust Service at Auto Lab Troy: Passing the Smell Test

April 17, 2016

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Troy residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget ... More

Auto Lab Troy Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

April 10, 2016

Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Troy Car Owners

April 4, 2016

A generation ago, Troy drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Troy shop every year or two for repairs seemed to ... More