What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
April 21, 2019
Okay. You went to your local Clawson car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Clawson service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More
The Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
September 23, 2018
Modern Clawson vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thing... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson in Clawson
June 14, 2018
When we Clawson residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abi... More
Automotive Detective Work in Clawson
February 11, 2018
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Clawson. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when some... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
June 20, 2017
Starting in 1996, Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is ... More