Maintenance
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There's a segment of the Troy area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} No...Published on: Nov 22, 2012 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governmen...Published on: Dec 12, 2012 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy ?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but t...Published on: Dec 20, 2012
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Every Troy car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, yo...Published on: Jan 18, 2013 -
These days many people in the Troy area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a bra...Published on: Mar 12, 2013
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About 90% of our driving decisions in the Troy area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Troy drivers have experienced the frustrat...Published on: Jul 02, 2013 -
If you've ever been driving around Troy and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in o...Published on: Jul 10, 2013 -
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers abou...Published on: Dec 06, 2013 -
As Troy consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan , and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move...Published on: Dec 20, 2013 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Troy . Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. ...Published on: Jan 21, 2014 -
Today in our MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Troy with recommended intervals...Published on: Feb 13, 2014
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Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy , Michigan , customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First...Published on: Mar 13, 2014 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy ?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed st...Published on: Apr 11, 2014
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When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC for a checkup and he said th...Published on: Apr 17, 2014 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: May 20, 2014 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: May 29, 2014 -
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Troy . If you feel like most of your paycheck...Published on: Apr 29, 2015 -
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Troy drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of ...Published on: Jun 03, 2015 -
Sometimes busy Troy residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, yo...Published on: Oct 07, 2014
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Troy 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 chea...Published on: Mar 20, 2016