MaintenanceLooking Down the Road - HeadlampsIf 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 11, 2018 Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In TroyEvery Troy car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.So betw... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 26, 2018 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Auto Pro TroyA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate.A lot of Troy motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, gro... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 11, 2017 Keeping Your Car Young in TroyAs Troy consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 06, 2017 Training Received by Technicians in Troy, MichiganWhen your vehicle breaks down in the Troy, Michigan, 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 31, 2017 Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicleIf you're reading this article in Troy, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Auto Pro Troy tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 26, 2017 The Importance of Troy Drivers Following Service IntervalsToday in our Auto Pro Troy blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Troy with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 06, 2017 10 Services Troy Drivers Often OverlookWe live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Troy. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specifi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 16, 2017 Auto Pro Troy Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Troy drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Auto Pro Troy fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 11, 2017 Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt Auto Pro Troy we've had a lot of Troy customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicl... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 20, 2017 |
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