Automotive News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

Road trips are a lot of fun, and often unpredictable. For all the miles you will be driving we always recommend preparing for any situation. With this checklist from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.

At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

Transmission fluid leaks can often be a pain to track down. If you have a leaky transmission, Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI has some information for you on what you can expect. We’ve repaired countless leaky transmissions, and now we’re here to share some of our knowledge with you.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atPinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.