Grand Rapids Auto Repair

What a great time of year this is for holiday gatherings, great food … and, ick, inclement weather. Nearly ninety percent of all driving decisions are based on a clear view of the road, which means good visibility is absolutely essential — especially during wet weather when vision may be obscured by water, road splash, sleet or snow on the windshield. Yet, wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on vehicles today. Many blades are cracked, split, torn, brittle, worn or otherwise in obvious need of replacement. Others may look okay, but do a lousy job of wiping when put to the test. Any blade that’s chattering, streaking or doing a lousy job of wiping is a blade that’s overdue for replacement. Most experts say wiper blades should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimum performance and driving visibility. This is why we suggest doing during our spring and fall specials. Exposure to sunlight and ozone causes the rubber to age, even if the ... read more

If your vehicle’s radio or air-conditioner aren’t working properly, that’s an inconvenience. But if your brakes aren’t as reliable as they used to be, that’s serious business. With school back in session and fall and winter driving right around the corner. Now more than ever, your vehicle needs great brakes you can rely on for every stop. One of the most interesting things about vehicle brake system is that a small peddle can stop a huge vehicle with a slight push of brake pad. How it all happens is still a mystery (friction not fiction) for many people. Being “out of sight, out of mind,” the braking system on most vehicles go unnoticed… until a problem crops up. There are drum brakes, disc brakes, anti-lock brake systems (ABS) and hand or parking brakes, depending on the age of the vehicle that all may come into play when stopping your vehicle. Some use hydraulics, others a cable, and still others an on-board computer to assist and/or control how that all works. W ... read more

We understand the discomfort and uncertainty that is often associated with having your vehicle serviced. Our goal is to keep our customers safe, save you money on vehicle ownership and fuel consumption, and empower you with a better knowledge of basic automotive issues. That’s why we’re offering this Service Advisor feature on our website. This special section is loaded w/ descriptive images and diagrams, animations and videos to assist you to understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it and what’s involved