MaintenanceCommitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Gary Knurek GoodYearYour browser does not support the video tag. 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 brand new car, never missed a scheduled service i... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2018 Serpentine Belt Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear in TroyYour browser does not support the video tag. If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 03, 2018 Budget for Maintenance in TroySometimes 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, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 08, 2018 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Troy Car OwnersYour browser does not support the video tag. A generation ago, Troy drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to yo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 12, 2018 Gary Knurek GoodYear Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnYour browser does not support the video tag. All Troy service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 04, 2018 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 21, 2018 The Maintenance Free MythYour browser does not support the video tag. Sometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more e... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 07, 2018 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleYour browser does not support the video tag. 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 wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 06, 2017 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Gary Knurek GoodYearBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Gary Knurek GoodYear article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Troy with... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 13, 2017 Serpentine Belt Service at Gary Knurek GoodYearYour browser does not support the video tag. Most Troy folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Troy market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could hav... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 29, 2017 |
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