What to Do In Case of an Accident

June 30, 2022

If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Lake Orion, Michigan, 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 you should do in case of an accident in Lake Orion, Michigan:When an accident occurs, you should always sto... More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tire Warehouse Depot

June 29, 2022

Today in the Tire Warehouse Depot auto care blog, we're going to talk to Lake Orion drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tire Warehouse Depot customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle ma... More

Recommended Lake Orion Service Intervals

June 28, 2022

Everyone in Lake Orion, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Lake Orion dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Lake Orion residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she ... More

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tire Warehouse Depot

June 27, 2022

These days many people in the Lake Orion area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More

Battery Basics for Lake Orion

June 26, 2022

It's important for Lake Orion drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Lake Orion area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.... More

The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)

June 26, 2022

Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More

Training Received by Technicians in Lake Orion, Michigan

June 25, 2022

When your vehicle breaks down in the Lake Orion, Michigan, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been che... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Lake Orion, Michigan

June 24, 2022

Lake Orion auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Lake Orion, Michigan, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take goo... More

Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

June 19, 2022

The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

June 12, 2022

Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More