Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Lab Livonia?
September 22, 2024
Today's Auto Lab Livonia article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Livonia drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MI who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket stat... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
September 8, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Livonia Bigf... More
Auto Lab Livonia and the Maintenance Mindset
June 9, 2024
When it comes to their vehicles, some Livonia residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Livonia drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Livonia
February 18, 2024
The hottest MI news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Livonia. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Livonia can do to grea... More
Trickle Down Technology
January 14, 2024
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia
October 15, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
10 Services Livonia Drivers Often Overlook
September 24, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Livonia. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spec... More
Let Auto Lab Livonia Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
August 20, 2023
Livonia area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Livonia drivers want to... More
Training Received by Technicians in Livonia, MI
August 13, 2023
When your vehicle breaks down in the Livonia, MI, 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 checking int... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
February 19, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Livonia and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of... More