Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

February 21, 2021

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

Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

February 14, 2021

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... More

Clawson Alignment Service

February 7, 2021

Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More

A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)

January 31, 2021

If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More

Battery Replacement at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson in Clawson

January 24, 2021

Hello, welcome to Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Clawson runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke de... More

Ask Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

January 17, 2021

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More

"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)

January 10, 2021

You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)

January 3, 2021

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house. But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it. It goes into things like insurance, repairs and fuel. One good piece of news is that you can cut down the amount you spend on fuel if yo... More

Clawson Air Conditioning Service

January 1, 2021

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Clawson, but not in your vehicle. When Clawson residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfo... More

The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

December 27, 2020

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More