Automotive News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

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At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your vehicle. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your car.