Automotive Industry News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI we have the answer.

At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, your car, truck or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there, and we’re here to help you make the right choice. Our technicians can help you decide based on your budget, vehicle and lifestyle. We're here to get your car going again and earn your business in the future.

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

At some point, while waiting for your tank to fill up, you’ve probably wondered what the difference is between the choices of gasoline at the pump. Typically, you see three buttons, with a number between 85 and 98, in ascending order and ascending prices. These numbers are octane ratings, which you probably know; but what is an octane rating, really?

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, we can help!