The Best Test
November 13, 2022
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Differential Service at Tire Warehouse Depot
October 4, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Lake Orion, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tire Warehouse Depot service advisor that your differential... More
Lease or Buy?
September 26, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Lake Orion drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Lake Orion, Michigan
August 12, 2022
Every car in Lake Orion, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense... More
Differential Service in Lake Orion, Michigan - What You Need to Know
July 19, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Lake Orion, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a different... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
July 18, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
April 3, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Lake Orion?
December 13, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Lake Orion and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Lake Orion area roads today, and many more being ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
July 26, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Drive Train Service in Lake Orion at Tire Warehouse Depot
September 1, 2019
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More