Complete Auto Center Pro Automotive Tips: Alternator
December 11, 2016
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows, and everything you plug into the ... More
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
December 4, 2016
Waterford drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to l... More
Waterford Customer Detective Work
November 27, 2016
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Complete Auto Center Pro in Waterford is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars in MI are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it'... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Waterford
November 22, 2016
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Complete Auto Center Pro for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technica... More
Know Your Towing Limits in Waterford
November 15, 2016
Some Waterford drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Waterford, you should be aware of safety issues, MI towing laws, and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for sa... More
Should Waterford Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
November 7, 2016
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Complete Auto Center Pro tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips ... More
A Cold Day in Waterford – Air Conditioning Service at Complete Auto Center Pro
October 31, 2016
Most Waterford drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy MI highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Waterford rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ho... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Complete Auto Center Pro
October 25, 2016
Anyone that drives a car in Waterford knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine!... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Waterford
October 18, 2016
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Waterford drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission... More
Need a New Battery? Call Complete Auto Center Pro Today
October 11, 2016
Hello Waterford drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Waterford, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continue... More