Under Pressure in Clawson: TPMS
July 8, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Clawson, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2... More
Wheel Balancing at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
July 7, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Clawson drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the v... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
July 6, 2022
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Clawson area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty i... More
Clawson Exhaust and Emissions Service
July 5, 2022
Many Clawson residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson is really a lot more comprehensive these days.Fo... More
Fuel Filter Service in Clawson, Michigan
July 4, 2022
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Clawson Customer Detective Work
July 3, 2022
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging t... More
Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson: Signs of an Alignment Problem
July 3, 2022
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Clawson drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whil... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
July 2, 2022
Sometimes we hear people in Clawson say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complex... More
Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
July 1, 2022
Welcome to the Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Clawson conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire ... More