East Lansing Auto Repair

One of the most important features of your car is your brakes. In order for you as well as others to remain safe on the road it’s imperative that you check how well your brakes are performing. As a rule of thumb, brake pads should be replaced about every 50,000 miles. However, every car is different and there are a variety of warning signs that can indicate you may need new brake pads. Here are 5 signs it’s time to replace your brake pads: Squeaking or Squealing Noise Coming From Brakes The first sign that it’s time to replace your brake pads is if you hear persistent squeaking or squealing. Although squeaky brakes can be normal in some weather conditions—rain, for example—having squeaky brakes during every weather condition indicates there may be a problem. If your brakes are squeaking persistently it’s time to have your car and brakes evaluated by a professional. Indicator Light Turns On Another sign that it’s time to replace your brake pads is when the indica ... read more

With winter on the settling in for several months, it’s time to take steps toward winterizing your car. Knowing how to winterize your car will help you avoid unnecessary problems and will make you (and other drivers) safer on the road. Follow the tips below to understand how to winterize your car, and how you can have confidence in your car on the wintry roads. Install Winter Windshield Wipers Depending on the type of climate you live in, you should have your windshield wipers checked every three to six months, and replaced every six to twelve months. Having well-working windshield wipers on your vehicle will help keep your visibility clear in the rain, snow, and nasty wintry mix. Winter windshield wipers come with a heavy-duty rubber material that prevents ice from collecting on the wipers. However, be sure to switch your winter windshield wipers out once spring arrives, as you won’t need the heavier windshield wipers. Replace Current Tires with Winter Tires If ... read more

The way I see it, oil changes are the most undervalued and misunderstood service we do to today's modern automobiles. But why are oil changes so important? Our beloved cars are changing and becoming more advanced every year. With these changes (and added expense!), the manufacturers are touting greater longevity with less maintenance. Oil companies are also marketing their products as higher mileage and longer lasting. Add on top of that the busy lives that we all lead, and we are more and more apt to do less and less regular maintenance, including oil changes, to our cars. The fact is, however, there has never been a time when oil changes have been more important to our four-tired-friends. Modern engines are far more efficient and environmentally friendly than their predecessors. With that comes higher revving muscle and cutting edge technologies with names like bi-turbo, Eco-Drive and gas ... read more