Fuel Saving Tip: Brighton Tune Up
October 29, 2023
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Automotive Tips from Perfect Tune Auto Repair: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
October 22, 2023
There are several important factors that go into how often Brighton drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Michigan free... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
October 15, 2023
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 8, 2023
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Brighton driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Perfect Tune Auto Repair wil... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Brighton
October 1, 2023
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Brighton area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Brighton diesel... More
On Board Diagnostics for Brighton Motorists
September 24, 2023
Some Brighton vehicle owners wonder why Perfect Tune Auto Repair and other Brighton auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Perfect Tune Auto Repair for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Brighton area, automotive diagnost... More
Is Your Brighton Driving Severe?
September 17, 2023
People near Brighton, Michigan, often ask Perfect Tune Auto Repair how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Brighton, Michigan, service advisor at Perfect Tune Auto Repair look up your vehicle in a service da... More
Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)
September 10, 2023
Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Only warm air blows out Cold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its own It's not blowing air at all It blows smel... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
September 3, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Brighton Drivers
August 27, 2023
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Brighton drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't li... More