Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
May 30, 2021
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Battery Basics for Clawson
May 23, 2021
It's important for Clawson drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Clawson area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. Howev... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Clawson Drivers
May 16, 2021
When people in Clawson talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Michigan? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our ... More
Stay Safe in Clawson by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
May 9, 2021
We don't want to think about it, but each Clawson resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Michigan rescue workers. Rescue workers and Clawson police are well aware of this ... More
The Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
May 2, 2021
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Clawson area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Clawson can conserve f... More
Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
April 25, 2021
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 a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Wh... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 18, 2021
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
A Bright Idea
April 11, 2021
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson in Clawson
April 4, 2021
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Clawson road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - ... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
March 28, 2021
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More