What to Do In Case of an Accident

June 20, 2021

If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Farmington Hills, MI, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Farmington Hills, MI:When an accident occurs, you should always sto... More

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

June 6, 2021

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More

Automotive Tips from Hal's Auto Clinic Farmington Hills: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

May 30, 2021

There are several important factors that go into how often Farmington Hills drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from MI fr... More

Make your Service Visit at Hal's Auto Clinic Farmington Hills a Good One

February 28, 2021

Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

January 17, 2021

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More

The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)

January 10, 2021

So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More

The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)

November 11, 2020

Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More

How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

November 8, 2020

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More