Things Aren't Always What They Seem
June 4, 2018
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Michigan was heading to work on a hot July day and no... More
Cruisin' on Down Main Street
May 27, 2018
When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Commerce Motorists
May 22, 2018
Commerce residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the ... More
Stay Safe in Commerce by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
May 14, 2018
We don't want to think about it, but each Commerce resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Michigan rescue workers. Rescue workers and Commerce police are well aware of th... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
May 6, 2018
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Commerce car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Commerce, Michigan , folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering a... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
April 30, 2018
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Exhaust Service at Commerce Auto Repair: Passing the Smell Test
April 25, 2018
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Commerce residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Commerce Auto Repair
April 15, 2018
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Commerce use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Commerce Auto ... More
Commerce Auto Repair and the Maintenance Mindset
April 8, 2018
When it comes to their vehicles, some Commerce residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Commerce drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ju... More
Commerce Auto Repair Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Commerce
April 1, 2018
Let's talk about something critical for all Commerce drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps y... More