Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
December 10, 2018
At Auto Lab Troy we've had a lot of Troy customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicl... More
Auto Lab Troy: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
October 28, 2018
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Troy streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that w... More
The Importance of Troy Drivers Following Service Intervals
July 30, 2018
Today in our Auto Lab Troy blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Troy with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn ... More
Maintenance on My Mind
July 16, 2018
Ask any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in fo... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Auto Lab Troy
April 15, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Troy residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different w... 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
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
November 28, 2017
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Troy car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Troy
November 20, 2017
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Troy area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Troy drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is jus... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
October 18, 2017
Sometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... More
New School: Automotive Auto Lab Troy Technician Training
September 10, 2017
Troy consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... More