Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Car Fix Shelby

April 28, 2024

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Shelby Township people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Shelby Township motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They'... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Shelby Township Car Owners

April 21, 2024

A generation ago, Shelby Township 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 your Shelby Township shop every year or two ... More

Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Shelby Township Drivers

October 15, 2023

When autumn comes around in Shelby Township, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Shelby Township drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice... More

Economics of Maintenance for Shelby Township Auto Owners

July 30, 2023

Buying a new car in Shelby Township is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Shelby Township who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may b... More

Severe Service Requirements

July 23, 2023

A lot of Shelby Township drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer... More

Budget for Maintenance in Shelby Township

July 9, 2023

Sometimes busy Shelby Township 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 r... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

February 12, 2023

If you've ever been driving around Shelby Township 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 one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your ... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Shelby Township, Michigan

January 1, 2023

The median age for cars in the Shelby Township, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Car Fix Shelby we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Shelby Township area, bring it into Car Fix Shelby for high-mil... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Car Fix Shelby

October 16, 2022

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Car Fix Shelby article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Shelby Township... More

Maintenance on My Mind

September 25, 2022

Ask any Shelby Township 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 hi... More