Older Vehicles
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Melvindale drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Melvindale Car Care, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there a...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 01, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Melvindale drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 24, 2022
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 ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 03, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Melvindale area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on June 28, 2020
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Melvindale drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. Th...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 19, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Melvindale area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Melvindale area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 10, 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 Melvindale driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Melvindale Car Care will c...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on April 09, 2020
How do Melvindale drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on March 24, 2020
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Melvindale drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoe...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on February 20, 2020
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Melvindale drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Melvindale area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, whe...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on November 11, 2018
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