Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
January 14, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Sterling Heights, Michigan
August 26, 2018
Every car in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
August 12, 2018
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Sterling Heights drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Sterling Heights?
May 6, 2018
There is a clear and vocal demand in Sterling Heights and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Sterling Heights area roads today, and many... More
Drive Train Service in Sterling Heights at Sterling Tire & Auto
July 31, 2017
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Time for Differential Service at Sterling Tire & Auto?
July 24, 2017
Hello Sterling Heights - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Sterling Heights
February 27, 2017
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Sterling Heights, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Sterling Heights drivers should do in case of an accident:When an ... More
Are There Blind Spots in Sterling Heights?
July 6, 2016
All Sterling Heights drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Sterling Heights.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others.... More
Lease or Buy?
February 27, 2016
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Sterling Heights drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance tha... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Sterling Heights
October 1, 2015
One Sterling Heights automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Sterling Heights, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is ... More