Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
November 22, 2020
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
October 25, 2020
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
September 27, 2020
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
August 12, 2020
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
August 9, 2020
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More
The Best Test
January 7, 2018
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
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
July 4, 2017
There are several important factors that go into how often Waterford drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from MI freeway d... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Waterford Drivers
April 18, 2016
When people in Waterford talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around MI? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them, or until... More
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Wiper Blades – Signs of Wear
March 20, 2016
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 Waterford drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace th... More
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Wiper Blade Options
October 29, 2015
Wiper blades are critically important to Waterford drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Waterford drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehi... More