Posted on 4/25/2021
When your vehicle breaks down in the ROSEVILLE, MI, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible — with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checking into some of the training our ROSEVILLE, MI, technicians receive, and we're very impressed. It's amazing how much knowledge and skill goes into diagnosing and repairing a modern vehicle. So it's not like when your uncle worked on his hot rod over the weekend.Today there are four-cylinder engines around ROSEVILLE that make more power than the V-8's in luxury cars did 20 years ago. A new V-6 Toyota Camry could beat Sonny Crocket's Ferrari in a race to 60 mph/97 kph.Our engines are more and more powerful. And they're so reliable. This is all due to engineering. But the benefits come to ROSEVILLE drivers at the price of simplicity. Modern cars are so much more complex from ... read more
Posted on 4/18/2021
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the ROSEVILLE area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watch those numbers at your local ROSEVILLE gas pump rolling higher and higher.The transmission also needs the proper amount of clean fluid to do its work. When it's in need of service, the transmission drags your fuel economy down.So keep it clean at Gordie's Garage Inc and give yourself a fighting chance. Gordie's Garage Inc 29046 CALAHAN RD ROSEVILLE, MI 48066 586
Posted on 4/11/2021
Hey ROSEVILLE! Let's talk about one of our MI summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for ROSEVILLE drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time to help it keep its cool. Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked at Gordie's Garage Inc in ROSEVILLE. When most ROSEVILLE folks hear the words "air conditioning problems." it sends a shiver up their spine. That is because the air conditioning system is fairly complex. It has a lot of parts and when it's broken, it's hard to repair.What things can ROSEVILLE drivers do to prevent air conditioning breakdowns?A common cause of air conditioning failure is leaks. Water ... read more
Posted on 4/4/2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the ROSEVILLE area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the ROSEVILLE area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted to run away from? Maybe it was a little of both.Used vehicles in MI with 25,000 to 35,000 miles/40,000 to 55,000 km on them are often lease returns, corporate program cars or rental fleet vehicles. Most ROSEVILLE buyers feel pretty confident about these because they're newer and may still be under warranty. But how well have they been maintained?ROSEVILLE drivers who are planning to own a vehicle for a long time will keep up on auto maintenance so that they can avoid repairs down the road. But, if you know you're only going to have the vehicle for two or three years, you may not be so committed to maintenance. It would be easy to think tha ... read more