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July 1, 2015
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan will have design or manufacturing problems.
And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Grand Rapids, Michigan , they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the car free of charge. The vehicle manufacturer then tries to contact everyone in Grand Rapids, Michigan who owns that type of car to get the recall work done. Perhaps you have received a postcard notifying you of a recall issue on your car. Because these recalls always affect safety, Grand Rapids motorists should take them seriously. This isn't difficult to do because it's easy to see if a vehicle's being recalled.
The government has links on its websites, or just visit AutoNetTV for links. There are many websites with free recall information and searches. There's CarFax, AutoByTel and the DMV.
Recalls are serious, but not all that common. But sometimes there are less important issues, and for these, car makers issue a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB, that tells service centers like Tuffy Grand Rapids how to repair a frequent or difficult problem.
The pros get updated information through subscription plans, also available in consumer versions for a reasonable cost. So when auto manufacturers recalls occur, get the work done, and keep you and yours safe.
September 14, 2025
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
September 7, 2025
Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road. They have to get your vehicle going from a stop, keep it going, make sure it is headed in the dire... More
August 31, 2025
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to punch holes in a muffler, and that should raise a big, red warning flag about the safety of your vehicle. O... More
