Hitting The Brakes In Sterling Heights
November 20, 2017
Hello Sterling Heights, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truc... More
Ask Sterling Tire & Auto: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
November 14, 2017
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
How Do You Save Gas in Sterling Heights, Michigan?
November 5, 2017
No one in Sterling Heights, Michigan, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Sterling Heights drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during ti... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Sterling Heights Michigan
October 30, 2017
When accidents occur in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Michigan police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments,... More
Questions to Ask Your Sterling Heights Service Advisor
October 23, 2017
We find that a lot of Sterling Heights drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn.... More
The Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Tire Specs
October 15, 2017
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Sterling Heights service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and ... More
Sterling Tire & Auto Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Sterling Heights
October 8, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Sterling Heights drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Sterling Heights
October 1, 2017
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
Sterling Heights Road Trip Preparation
September 30, 2017
People from Sterling Heights, Michigan, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Michigan road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, ... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Sterling Heights
September 11, 2017
Night driving in Sterling Heights is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we j... More