Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)

February 28, 2021

When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... More

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Sterling Tire & Auto

February 21, 2021

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Sterling Heights drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads an... More

Battery Basics for Sterling Heights

February 14, 2021

It's important for Sterling Heights drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Sterling Heights area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold veh... More

It Is Time to Check Your Intervals

February 7, 2021

Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More