The Edible Engine
May 12, 2019
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Commerce
May 5, 2019
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Nighttime Visibility in Commerce
April 28, 2019
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Commerce area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions... More
Right or Left? Commerce Auto Repair Power Steering Service
April 21, 2019
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Commerce)
April 14, 2019
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Don't Be Fuelish
April 7, 2019
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
Questions to Ask Your Commerce Service Advisor
March 31, 2019
We find that a lot of Commerce drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe i... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Commerce Auto Repair
March 24, 2019
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Commerce Auto Repair article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Commerce ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
March 17, 2019
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Commerce knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Commerce area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment ... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
March 10, 2019
At Commerce Auto Repair we get a lot of Commerce drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan , so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you str... More