Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Waterford
August 26, 2015
Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Waterford, MI these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Comple... More
Complete Auto Center Pro Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
August 13, 2015
Waterford residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium ... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
August 12, 2015
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Waterford, MI carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Waterford area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, f... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Waterford
July 29, 2015
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Waterford, MI, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Waterford streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal'. Hard acceleration just sucks ... More
The Complete Auto Center Pro Guide to Custom Wheels
July 23, 2015
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Waterford drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, ... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle
July 21, 2015
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Waterford, MI who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic sc... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
July 10, 2015
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Waterford car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and - well a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Waterford, MI folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Complete Auto Center Pro
July 3, 2015
Okay. You went to your local Waterford 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 Waterford service center, but on the way, the check engine l... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
June 30, 2015
Most Waterford drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. MI folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Waterford drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more w... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Waterford
June 24, 2015
With high fuel prices in Waterford, MI comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some research on t... More