Ask Tire Warehouse Depot: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles),... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on May 26, 2019 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Lake Orion man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his c... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 19, 2019 Have You Checked Your Headlights?Like everything in the Michigan automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Michigan drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Lake Orion roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peri... Read More Posted in Parts on May 12, 2019 Make your Service Visit at Tire Warehouse Depot a Good OneMost people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... Read More Posted in Did You Know on May 05, 2019 Transmission Care in Lake Orion, MichiganDo you have any plans around Lake Orion, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and th... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on April 28, 2019 Arrive Alive in Lake OrionWe've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Lake Orion. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Michigan roads.The truth is th... Read More Posted in Service Standards on April 21, 2019 Picking the Right Tires in Lake OrionShopping for tires in Lake Orion can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Lake Orion are looking for maximum summ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 14, 2019 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... Read More Posted in Tire Rotation and Balancing on April 07, 2019 Lake Orion Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?Any Lake Orion driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Lake Orion residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of ... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on March 31, 2019 What to Do in Case of an Accident in Lake OrionScreeching tires, crunching metal – it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Lake Orion, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Lake Orion drivers should do in case of an accident:When an ac... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 24, 2019 |
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