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.
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.
So, you’re doing 70 on I-275 in Canton when all of a sudden, your vehicle starts making funny noises. Before you can even process what’s going on, your car begins to do something you never imagined would happen: breakdown. Why did it have to be a car breakdown? What are you going to do now? Here are some tips that we hope will help
Okay, first things first, don’t freak out. Panicking is the last thing you would want to do. If your car happens to break down while driving on a highway, you should:
Once you’ve called for roadside assistance and have your vehicle running (or need it towed), your next move should be to call a local auto repair shop. Mr. Muffler in Westland is only a few miles from 1-275 in Canton. We understand the stress of having a breakdown and strive to make our customers happy. If your car just recently broke down and you are looking for a new mechanic, come on over to Mr. Muffler for any of our auto repair services. Don’t forget to check out our cool specials!
Mechanics don’t have the best reputation. We know the stereotypes of the con artist and swindlers who are just trying to rip you off. When we started Mr. Muffler at our location in Westland, we wanted to be different from the rest. We wanted to offer low-cost automotive repairs in Westland at an honest reasonable price to Westland. Also, we are a part of the Westland Michigan community and aim to be your neighborhood mechanic.
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