Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
October 27, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
October 13, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Deciphering the Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Menu Board
March 17, 2024
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Clawson, Michigan, service centers like Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in al... More
Recommended Clawson Service Intervals
January 28, 2024
Everyone in Clawson, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Clawson dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Clawson residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us ... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
September 3, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
May 14, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Ask Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson About the Importance of Service Intervals
October 2, 2022
Today in our Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, ... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
July 11, 2021
Most people in the Clawson area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Som... More
Easy Miles ? Do Clawson Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
December 20, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Clawson)
October 18, 2020
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More