March 2026Things Aren't Always What They SeemIf you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in MI was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed ... Read More Posted in Transmission on March 29, 2026 How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control wit... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 29, 2026 Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in CantonNight driving in Canton 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 just can't ... Read More Posted in Headlamps on March 28, 2026 Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... Read More Posted in Spark Plugs on March 27, 2026 Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service)You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your vehicle turn at a different speed than the other side. What is this magic? The answer is something called the differential. A differential is a gear box placed between the drive wheels and needs lub... Read More Posted in Differential Service on March 26, 2026 QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to... Read More Posted in Customer Detective Work on March 25, 2026 Rumble from Down Under (Muffler Replacement)Weve all noticed them at one time or another on the street: a car or truck that drives by and the deep roar from their exhaust system sounds like a drag racer on the line. But what happens when that rumble is coming from under YOUR vehicle? Well, it could be a sign your muffler needs attention.... Read More Posted in Exhaust on March 22, 2026 Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and f... Read More Posted in Inspection on March 20, 2026 Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Mechanic One Auto RepairMany Canton drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Canton area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Canton drivers, that look includes ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 19, 2026 Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not on... Read More Posted in Safe Driving on March 18, 2026 |
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