Economics of Maintenance for Grand Rapids Auto Owners

November 26, 2023

Buying a new car in Grand Rapids is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Grand Rapids who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be havi... More

Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)

November 19, 2023

If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

November 12, 2023

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More

The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)

November 5, 2023

Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More