Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
January 26, 2020
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
ABC Auto Works Alternator Replacement Service in Walled Lake
January 21, 2020
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Walled Lake is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane ... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
January 20, 2020
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
January 19, 2020
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Easy Miles ? Do Walled Lake Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
January 19, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
January 18, 2020
With Walled Lake gas prices being what they are, many of us in Michigan are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Walled Lake area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel i... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Walled Lake, Michigan
January 17, 2020
Every car in Walled Lake, 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 sens... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
January 16, 2020
Hey Walled Lake area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Walled Lake area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds... More
Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
January 15, 2020
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Walled Lake drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace ... More
Good Service at ABC Auto Works Equals Good Fuel Economy in Walled Lake
January 14, 2020
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Walled Lake drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Michigan, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through prev... More