What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
November 22, 2020
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)
November 15, 2020
As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
November 8, 2020
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
November 1, 2020
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
October 25, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
October 18, 2020
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Livonia
October 15, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Livonia area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Livonia area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 14, 2020
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Livonia driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Elite Tire And Auto Care will... More
Trip Inspection at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
October 13, 2020
Livonia area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Livonia drivers can't always a... More
Suspension Service in Livonia at Elite Tire And Auto Care
October 12, 2020
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Livonia may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Livonia. Its job is to keep your wheels... More