Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
January 29, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
January 22, 2023
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Clawson
January 15, 2023
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Clawson, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Clawson 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 t... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Clawson
January 8, 2023
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Clawson, Michigan, 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 Top Tech ... More
In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)
January 1, 2023
Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More