Automotive Industry News & Information - Pinckney Auto Repair Center

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, here’s what you need to know about them.

Everyone has different habits when it comes to washing their vehicle. Many people see it as a purely cosmetic thing, so as long as their vehicle is running and driving right they don’t see a point in washing it all that often. In actuality, washing your vehicle is also an important aspect of maintenance and making a vehicle last. Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI has some vehicle washing tips for you, to keep your vehicle in shape for years to come.

If you're prepping to go on a road trip, you need to be sure that your vehicle is ready for the journey. An unmaintained vehicle could be the difference between a good trip and a trip that goes south really quickly. Here at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center, we want to remind you of some things to do so you and your vehicle are ready for the road.

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

There are a few things that matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, MI has you covered. We've been trained to do it right the first time and make sure you're satisfied.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Pinckney's Auto Repair Center in Pinckney, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.