Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
March 19, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
The Perfect Tune Auto Repair Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
March 12, 2023
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Brighton area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Brighton can conserve... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
March 5, 2023
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Brighton, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Brighton area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, fo... More
New School: Automotive Perfect Tune Auto Repair Technician Training
February 26, 2023
Brighton consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Brighton, Michigan
February 19, 2023
Brighton auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Brighton, Michigan, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good ca... More
Tracking True in Brighton: Wheel Alignment
February 12, 2023
At Perfect Tune Auto Repair, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Perfect Tune Auto Repair alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems.... More
Tire Maintenance in Brighton
February 5, 2023
With the recent focus in the Brighton area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Brighton drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, pr... More
Not So Hot in Brighton
January 29, 2023
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
January 22, 2023
Starting in 1996, Perfect Tune Auto Repair service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a co... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Brighton, Michigan
January 15, 2023
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Brighton, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Brighton auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a ... More