490 North Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Posted August 28, 2018
On good road surfaces, cars are meant to drive smooth and steady. However, most people have experienced steering wheel vibrations at one time or another. Car parts can break or fail after continued use, and it’s not uncommon for car components to need to be replaced. Because your steering wheel
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Posted July 19, 2018
One of the worst scenarios that can happen to a vehicle driver is that while you are driving on a winding road, either a side street or on an interstate highway, and you really need your brakes and they all-of-a-sudden fail. To help you avoid this perilous situation, here are
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Posted June 22, 2018
Almost everyone is trying to save money these days. But avoiding having maintenance performed on your vehicle, especially when there are signs of a problem, can be a costly mistake! Many of the extensive car repairs that our experienced technicians perform could have been avoided! We see many cars that
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Posted May 24, 2018
An overheating engine can be one of the most stressful roadside emergencies a driver will experience. What should you do if your vehicle starts overheating? Watch for warning signs. If the temperature gauge starts rising rapidly, pull over. If steam (often looks like smoke) starts coming out from under the
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Posted April 18, 2018
As seasons change and temperatures swing, now is the perfect time to review the Spring maintenance requirements for your vehicle. Different seasons put different demands on your vehicle. Now that winter is coming to an end, it is time to prepare for spring conditions and road trips! April showers bring
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Posted March 23, 2018
According to a recent article in the Detroit News, gas prices in Michigan have been on the rise as of late. While there’s not much we can do stop gas prices from increasing, there’s plenty we can do to make our cars more fuel efficient. Here are a few engine
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Posted February 23, 2018
Slick, icy roads in Walled Lake make it challenging to steer and stop on winter roads. As the snow plows remove freshly fallen drifts from the road, they can leave behind the hidden layer of black ice. This is why many of our roads are also treated with road salt.
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Posted January 18, 2018
Michigan has already been hit hard by Old Man Winter this year and there’s still a lot of calendar space between now and Tigers Opening Day. With Oakland County roads currently less-than-ideal in terms of drivability thanks to snow, ice, etc., here are a few items you can keep stored
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Posted December 27, 2017
There are several components in the various systems housed within your engine, all of which need to be operating effectively in order to make your motor run and get your vehicle from Point A to Point B. While you’re most likely familiar with the more prominent components in your engine
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Posted November 28, 2017
The most important of the many fluids found in your vehicle is undoubtedly its motor oil. Without motor oil, your engine would quickly grind to a halt at the behest of intense grinding and friction among its many moving parts. In addition to lubricating your engine to ensure it can
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The Shirt Box and Kenny’s Lakes Area Auto Experts are holding a bike drive for Back Alley Bikes at their respective shops NOW thru Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. Both locations have already started accepting donations to take in your used bikes. They are both competing a little…so let’s help them get a ton of bikes that we can then put in the hands of kids all over Detroit.
The Shirt Box (248) 851-6770 is located at 32500 Northwestern Hwy. and will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lakes Area Auto Experts (248) 668-1200 is at 490 North Pontiac Trail and will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accept donations.
