Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
November 3, 2024
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Procrastination Prevention in Brighton
October 6, 2024
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
August 11, 2024
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
June 23, 2024
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Brighton to al... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Perfect Tune Auto Repair
April 14, 2024
Today in the Perfect Tune Auto Repair auto care blog, we're going to talk to Brighton drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Perfect Tune Auto Repair customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehi... More
A Stitch in Time at Perfect Tune Auto Repair
November 20, 2022
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
October 16, 2022
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
October 2, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Brighton, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
September 18, 2022
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Perfect Tune Auto Repair
April 17, 2022
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More