Windshield WipersWiper Blades in MichiganYour browser does not support the video tag. If you're gonna drive around the Sterling Heights area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienc... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 24, 2020 Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 20, 2019 Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 13, 2019 H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 06, 2019 When "Shady" is a Good ThingJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 29, 2019 Wishy-Washy in Sterling HeightsPerhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 25, 2019 The Edible EngineYou may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrels—even rabbits—have been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 31, 2019 Cruisin' on Down Main StreetWhen automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 12, 2018 Automotive Tips from Sterling Tire & Auto: When to Replace Your Wiper BladesThere are several important factors that go into how often Sterling Heights drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from Mic... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 22, 2017 Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Sterling Heights DriversYour browser does not support the video tag. When people in Sterling Heights talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety f... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 23, 2017 |
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