Trip Inspection at Complete Auto Center Pro in Waterford
March 28, 2021
Waterford area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Waterford drivers can't alwa... More
Fuel Filter Service in Waterford, MI
March 21, 2021
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
March 14, 2021
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Waterford drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. ... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
March 7, 2021
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More
Complete Auto Center Pro Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
February 28, 2021
Welcome to the Complete Auto Center Pro automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Waterford conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire wi... More
New School: Automotive Complete Auto Center Pro Technician Training
February 21, 2021
Waterford consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
February 14, 2021
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
February 7, 2021
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Let Complete Auto Center Pro Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
January 31, 2021
Waterford area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Waterford drivers wan... More
Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
January 24, 2021
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Complete Auto Center Pro we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always... More