Windshield WipersWipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Melvindale DriversWhen people in Melvindale 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 factor when it comes to driving around Michigan? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or o... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 29, 2020 Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 08, 2020 3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can do it... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 01, 2020 In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 16, 2020 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 October 13, 2019 "Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 29, 2019 NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years.That comfortable relat... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 22, 2019 DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 15, 2019 Automotive Tips from Melvindale Car Care: Wiper Blades – Signs of Wear90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Melvindale drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 10, 2018 Wiper Blades in MichiganIf you're gonna drive around the Melvindale area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 18, 2018 |
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