Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan

April 26, 2020

Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Grand Rapids drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the ... More

Wishy-Washy in Grand Rapids

April 19, 2020

Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More

Watching Your Check Engine Light

April 12, 2020

Did you know that most of the cars driving around Grand Rapids, Michigan , carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Grand Rapids area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In... More

Grand Rapids Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

April 5, 2020

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Grand Rapids on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered s... More