Cruisin' on Down Main Street

March 26, 2018

When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time. Now days, cruise control is all electronic, thanks to computers. It's reliable and a real convenience on long trips. ... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Troy

March 18, 2018

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

March 11, 2018

If you've ever been driving around Troy and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vi... More

Differential Service at Auto Pro Troy: Viva la Difference

March 7, 2018

Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Troy residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much sh... More