The Maintenance Free Myth
August 19, 2020
Sometimes we hear people in Brighton say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comple... More
Right or Left? Perfect Tune Auto Repair Power Steering Service
August 18, 2020
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
Cool Running in Brighton
August 17, 2020
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Brighton, Michigan
August 16, 2020
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Brighton, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Brighton motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becau... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Brighton?
August 16, 2020
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Brighton?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New ... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Brighton Drivers
August 15, 2020
Hello, Brighton residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Brighton auto owners don't need to filter their f... More
Automotive Tips from Perfect Tune Auto Repair: Making a Battery Last Longer
August 14, 2020
One thing all Brighton drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Perfect Tune Auto Repair can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted ... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
August 13, 2020
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Brighton car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Brighton, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering an... More