Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Serpentine Belt Overview
August 29, 2021
The technicians at Auto Lab Livonia know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pul... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Livonia
August 22, 2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Livonia area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Livonia area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Livonia
August 15, 2021
As Livonia consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in MI, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff - ... More
The Auto Lab Livonia Guide to Custom Wheels
August 8, 2021
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Livonia drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then... More
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
August 1, 2021
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More