Having an out headlight or broken headlight on your car is never a fun or safe situation. Headlights help light the road and keep other drivers aware of where you are on the road. Not being able to see everything during times of limited visibility or at night can put you into a dangerous situation. On top of not having the ability to see everything on the road, you also run the risk of being pulled over by a law enforcement officer, which no one wants. No matter what is happening with your headlights, if you need a local mechanic who can help repair your headlights or replace a bulb… choose Mr. Muffler!
They say that you should check your headlights once a year or more. Most of us never think about our headlights until we need them. Generally, the first thing we notice is that our lights seem a little dimmer or they start to flicker. Sure getting a full check over while you’re getting an oil change is nice, but an oil change shop can’t repair or replace a broken headlight.
Quick Tip:
Make sure your headlights are clear before jumping the gun and buying a new headlight, sometimes the dim looking lights are simply because the headlights are dirty.
Even if you are DIY’er or want to figure out how to replace the lightbulb in your headlight, save yourself the trouble and let us help. Why waste the money on a new blub if it’s the entire headlight that needs to be replaced? We can determine which is the problem before you have to blow through a few bulbs and your weekend time.
Save yourself the stress and trouble of replacing a broken headlight, come into Mr. Muffler Westland and let the professionals handle it. Not only will you be getting our expertise, but also our 21 point inspection process. We’ll make sure your car’s headlights are good and ready to go!
Get your appointment today for headlight and bulb replacement!
Have you ever been driving on a road, jamming to your favorite tune, and then all of a sudden your vehicle hits something that sounds frightening? Your immediate response is to turn down your radio, pull over to a safe spot and to check to see what it was that caused that sound. In a worse case scenario, you blow out a tire and/or jack your front end out of alignment.
Michigan potholes are back–only this time they’re worse than ever before. With all of the havoc that it’s causing, frustration from drivers is an understatement, especially for those that live in the metro Detroit area. Understanding and avoiding them can help you avoid pothole damage car repairs.
Potholes are typically created when snow and ice form together and melts. As the moisture seeps into the road pavement, it then freezes, expands and thaws. This not only produces a gap within the pavement, but it also weakens and forces the pavement to rise. As the weight of the vehicles continue to pound on the raised section on the road, and as the temperatures constantly continue to change on a day-to-day basis, it thus creates a pothole.
As you all might know, the state of Michigan has experienced one of the craziest winters ever this year. There has been a ton of snow, as well as the weather rapidly warming up and cooling down over the span of weeks. Because of the extreme weather changes, many potholes have formed.
How to safely avoid them?
Well, first things first, drive cautiously and very carefully. Make sure that you keep a lot of space between you and the vehicle that’s in front of you. You may also want to be sure that your headlights are working properly and that you keep your windshield clean. Being alert for puddles that could very well be potholes filled with water is something to keep in mind as well.
Did you just recently hit a pothole and now your tires are ruined? Perhaps, the pothole has caused for you to need a whole new wheel alignment. As upsetting and aggravating as this all can be, we want you to know that we at Mr. Muffler will give you what you need for a great, affordable price. Along with our front-end damage repair, we also are a full-service auto repair shop in Michigan. Contact us or visit our location today.
There is a good amount of work that goes into preparing for the winter. Whether if it’s cleaning up your yard before the snow hits or even changing your furnace filter, there are steps one should take to be ready for the colder months that lie ahead.
One of the most helpful and simplest things a person can do for their vehicle is to take it in for a tune-up before the winter season arrives. Prolonging a tune-up, knowing that your car already has existing problems, will only make the conditions more harsh for the winter. It is essential that your vehicle gets checked out before something goes wrong.
With these helpful tips, we’ll make sure that your car is in tip-top shape.
Electronic Starting
Who doesn’t want their car to start in this Michigan winter? Make sure you have your ignition system, engine choke and idle finely tuned. Just part of a full tune-up at Mr. Muffler.
Winter Tires
Investing in good snow tires would have to be on the top of the “winter car maintenance” list. This will help with stability and safety on the icy roads. Checking to make sure your vehicle is properly aligned is crucial as well.
Check Your Battery
Winter temperatures can put a lot of strain on your vehicle if it’s been sitting for long periods of time. Making sure that your car battery is free of any wear or corrosion and that it still has a strong charge is very important as the winter months continue.
Oil Change
Starting your vehicle in harsh temperatures can be hard on your engine, especially if it has old oil in it. By simply getting an oil change, you’ll save yourself the heartache of spending more money than needed.
Although winter is here, it’s not too late to get your car system in check. Having an emergency kit on deck, changing your windshield washer fluid and blades, and getting your heater filters changed are all things that should be included on your winter checklist. Contact Mr. Muffler today for a winter tune-up and car maintenance on your vehicle and be sure to check out our winter specials.
Every year, thousands of people are killed or injured in car wrecks caused by aggressive driving. As you all may know, this type of driving is known as road rage. Despite this atrocity, many people still are impatient on the road and tend to neglect the idea of safe driving. For this reason, we thought you might be interested in reading about it.
There are many ways to go about dealing with frustration on the road. Listed below are a few tips to help your driving experience go smoother.
1. Get a Good Night’s Rest
Sleeping is a contributing factor to road rage. Without getting the accurate amount of sleep the night before, it can make us cranky. Road rage makes us prone to feelings of annoyance, resentment and even anger. Getting at least eight hours of rest each night is the recommended daily dose of sleep for adults.
2. Plan Ahead
How are you in the morning as you’re preparing to leave? Do you regularly rush through your morning routine, trying to make up time while on the road? Or do allow just enough time to drive to your appointment? Either way, you are prone to a loss of temper. By simply adding 10 minutes to your expected travel time will leave you with enough time to stop for gas, pick up some breakfast and beat the traffic that lies ahead.
3. Loosen Up and Breathe
Are you the type to clench the steering wheel as you’re driving? Try flexing your fingers to loosen your hold. Loosening up will not only help with your road rage, but it will also keep you in control of your vehicle. Stretch as much as you feel the need to do so, this helps you avoid being too cramped up.
Road rage can lead to assaults, collisions and altercations. Sometimes, it can be as serious as physical injuries or death. Have you experienced road rage (by you or someone else) recently? And, as a result, its left you with some car trouble? Mr. Muffler offers many services and guarantees that our customers are our first priority, so Contact us to get your car fixed today. We hope this bit of information helps and look forward to seeing you smile 🙂
It’s that time of year again when the temperatures begin to drop and we start talking to you about the importance of fall car care in Michigan. Fall is the time between the extreme highs and the extreme lows of Michigan weather. This is the time between sweating in the hot sun, and being extra cautious of slippery icy conditions. When it comes to car care, fall is the best time to get your car winter ready before the extremely low temperatures start to come.
Fall car care in Michigan consists of basic maintenance, including:
Mr. Muffler continues to provide full service auto care in Michigan all year round. Although fall may be the busiest time of year for car repairs, our professional auto mechanics in Westland, near Canton and Livonia, are at your service any time of year. Please Contact us today to schedule your car check up and see what type of repairs you may need before the temperatures drop.