Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Livonia, Michigan

January 23, 2022

The median age for cars in the Livonia, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Elite Tire And Auto Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Livonia area, bring it into Elite Tire And Auto Care for hig... More

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

January 16, 2022

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

January 9, 2022

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More

Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)

January 2, 2022

We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... More

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

January 1, 2022

Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Livonia Drivers

December 26, 2021

People in Livonia have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13... More

The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

December 19, 2021

Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More

The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)

December 12, 2021

Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a nail or picking up a sharp stone, it's time to have someone who knows what they're doing take care of it. ... More

The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)

December 5, 2021

Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Elite Tire And Auto Care

November 28, 2021

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More