Automotive News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI.

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here’s what you need to do.

Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI can help.

If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.

Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI.

When something goes wrong on your vehicle, it can be tempting to take the cheapest route. With eBay, Amazon, and the countless other sources for car and truck parts on the market today, many people decide to go that route to save some money. Here are some points to consider when buying quality automotive parts, from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI.

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney.