What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Troy
July 14, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Troy area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Troy area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wan... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
July 13, 2020
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Troy driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Gary Knurek GoodYear will check ... More
Hitting The Brakes In Troy
July 6, 2020
Hello Troy, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls off ... More
Brake Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
June 21, 2020
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Troy drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Gary Knurek GoodYear, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are an... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Troy, Michigan Vehicle
May 21, 2020
How do Troy drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Troy, ... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
March 29, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Rotor Problems
November 18, 2018
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Troy.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less co... More
Used Cars: Gary Knurek GoodYear Advice on What to Do After You Buy
February 18, 2018
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Troy drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Troy area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families d... More
Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Brake Noise
January 14, 2018
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Troy. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear
June 11, 2017
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Troy drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes are ... More