Service to Improve Fuel Economy
August 1, 2017
The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Livonia talking. It seems that Livonia folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Livonia, Michigan Vehicle
July 24, 2017
How do Livonia drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in L... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Elite Tire And Auto Care
July 17, 2017
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Michigan residents to review their finances. More and more Livonia drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today... More
Breathe Deep in Livonia With a New Cabin Air Filter
July 11, 2017
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Livonia auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Livonia
July 2, 2017
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Livonia automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, eve... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
June 26, 2017
Recalls are pretty serious for Livonia residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Livonia residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TS... More
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Livonia
June 20, 2017
Many Livonia drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Liv... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care On Your Serpentine Belt
June 11, 2017
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Livonia, Michigan , customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... More
Livonia Exhaust and Emissions Service
June 6, 2017
Many Livonia residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Elite Tire And Auto Care is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For ex... More
Below 45 Degrees in Livonia: Consider Winter Tires
May 31, 2017
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Livonia drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out an... More