Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
April 28, 2020
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Livonia area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication tha... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
April 26, 2020
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Livonia
April 19, 2020
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
Used Cars: Auto Lab Livonia Advice on What to Do After You Buy
April 19, 2020
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Livonia drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Livonia area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fami... More
Auto Lab Livonia Advice on Buying New Tires
April 18, 2020
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Livonia driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all MI seasons.Livonia off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
April 17, 2020
Some of us Livonia drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around MI, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about wheels. The hardes... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Livonia, MI
April 16, 2020
Livonia auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Livonia, MI, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of yo... More
Keeping Your Livonia Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
April 12, 2020
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Livonia house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out comm... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia
April 5, 2020
Warm weather or cold, Livonia drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Livonia people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Auto Lab Livonia, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air condition... More