Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Lake Orion DriversWhen autumn comes around in Lake Orion, leaves fall, nights get longer, and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Lake Orion drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Lake... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 10, 2016 What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tire Warehouse DepotOkay. You went to your local Lake Orion car wash and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Lake Orion service center, but on the way, the check engine... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on August 02, 2016 Blind Spot Safety for Lake Orion DrivingBlind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Lake Orion, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Lake Orion are driv... Read More Posted in Safety on July 26, 2016 Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? That’s a question Lake Orion drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders m... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 19, 2016 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Lake Orion area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indicati... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 11, 2016 Looking Down the Road - HeadlampsIf you've ever been driving around Lake Orion and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affect your fiel... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 06, 2016 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Tire Warehouse Depot we get a lot of Lake Orion drivers asking about car trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the car is up to the task and won't leave you stranded... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 26, 2016 What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Lake Orion, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Lake Orion drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's underst... Read More Posted in Drive Train on June 19, 2016 The Tire Warehouse Depot Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of MythsThere's a lot of auto advice in Michigan right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, "Does this sound too good to... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 12, 2016 Ethics of Automotive Repair in Lake OrionWe're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Lake Orion automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately... Read More Posted in Service Standards on June 06, 2016 |
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