Automotive News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

If your vehicle breaks down and you have to be towed make sure you are aware of proper steps to protect your vehicle's transmission. The vehicle’s configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI has the answers.

Transmission failure is never a fun subject. But, if your transmission has finally bit the dust, don’t panic. Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI has the solutions you need that will save you time and money in the long run. We're here to help you explore all your options so you can make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney.

At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI wants you to know what to listen for.

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI we want to prepare you for what you should do next. First, get out of traffic immediately. It’s best if you can stop on solid, flat ground, out of the way of traffic where other drivers can see you. Don’t continue driving; your steering is compromised, and you risk damaging expensive components, including your rim. Next, decide whether you want to call a tow truck, or change the tire yourself. If you have towing and assistance then you can call for help but it is always great to be able to handle the situation yourself if need be as there is not always cell phone service and you sometimes do not have the luxury of the added time it would take to wait for that assistance.