Fall and Spring Checkup in Livonia
June 30, 2019
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Elite Tire And Auto Care for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technicall... More
Straight and True in Livonia: Wheel Alignment
June 23, 2019
Most Livonia folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Livonia ... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
June 16, 2019
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
The Elite Tire And Auto Care Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
June 9, 2019
There's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Livonia
June 2, 2019
There's a segment of the Livonia area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... More