A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
August 23, 2026
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Perfect Tune Auto Repair in Brighton for Better Performance
August 16, 2026
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
August 9, 2026
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Brighton area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty... More
U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
August 2, 2026
If your vehicles power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicles engine to deliver its power through a driveshaft to make the rear wheels rotate. You need U-joints because the surfa... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
July 26, 2026
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Perfect Tune Auto Repair
July 19, 2026
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match y... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Brighton
July 12, 2026
With high fuel prices in Brighton, Michigan, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do so... More
All About Your TPMS in Brighton
July 5, 2026
Brighton drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Michigan auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Brighton drivers to tell when a... More
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
June 28, 2026
If youve noticed your vehicles ride has lately been bumpy or youre hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is part of your vehicles suspension system thats used to absorb the irregularities on the surfaces you drive on. You have probably he... More
Emergency Items for Brighton
June 21, 2026
Safe Michigan travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Perfect Tune Auto Repair. But there are other things Brighton residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life or... More