Differential Service at Commerce Auto Repair: Viva la Difference
May 31, 2020
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Commerce residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a mu... More
Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter
May 31, 2020
Bad air quality while you're driving around Commerce is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenger compa... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle
May 30, 2020
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Commerce, Michigan , who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnost... More
Charge It in Commerce for Extended Battery Life
May 29, 2020
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Commerce, Michigan , 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
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
May 28, 2020
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Commerce Big... More
Commerce Auto Repair Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
May 27, 2020
All Commerce service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant th... More
Keep Your Cool in Commerce
May 26, 2020
Commerce drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the c... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Commerce Auto Repair in Commerce
May 25, 2020
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Commerce road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump -... More
Gas Savings in Commerce: Sharpen Your Pencil
May 24, 2020
High gas prices in Commerce increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Commerce vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled ma... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
May 24, 2020
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More