By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Gary?s Auto Tech in Farmington Hills
May 28, 2023
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Farmington Hills drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasu... More
Make Your Battery Last
May 21, 2023
Today's report from Gary?s Auto Tech is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Farmington Hills ... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 14, 2023
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
May 7, 2023
Have you ever had an experience like this in Farmington Hills, MI? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but sta... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
April 30, 2023
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)
April 23, 2023
Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tires winds up with a flat or leak, whether it be from things like hitting a curb, running over a nail or picking up a sharp stone, it's time to have someone who knows what they're doing take care of it. ... More
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
April 16, 2023
We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
April 9, 2023
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
April 2, 2023
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
Is Your Farmington Hills Driving Severe?
March 26, 2023
People near Farmington Hills, MI, often ask Gary?s Auto Tech how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Farmington Hills, MI, service advisor at Gary?s Auto Tech look up your vehicle in a service database. What... More