Recommended Livonia Service Intervals
February 3, 2019
Everyone in Livonia, MI, knows we are advised to go to our Livonia dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Livonia residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what w... More
Charge It in Livonia for Extended Battery Life
January 27, 2019
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Livonia, MI, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out ... More
When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
January 20, 2019
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Livonia drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers in L... More
When You Hear the Crash in Livonia: What to Do After an Accident
January 13, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Auto Lab Livonia
January 7, 2019
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
January 1, 2019
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Livonia drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace them... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
December 30, 2018
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Auto Lab Livonia
December 24, 2018
Anyone who drives a car in Livonia knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Livonia Ride
December 17, 2018
It seems like everywhere you go in the Livonia area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some MI auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you s... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
December 9, 2018
Livonia drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steeri... More