January 2021What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS.The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 31, 2021 Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... Read More Posted in Steering on January 24, 2021 Perfect Tune Auto Repair On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Brighton, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 17, 2021 Why Is My Check Engine Light On?The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Brighton drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people.Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on January 10, 2021 Recommended Brighton Service IntervalsEveryone in Brighton, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Brighton dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Brighton residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on January 03, 2021 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen 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. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 01, 2021 |
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