Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
November 3, 2024
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
March 17, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
August 13, 2023
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
February 20, 2022
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
February 7, 2021
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Why People in Sterling Heights Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
March 20, 2020
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Sterling Heights, Michigan, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone.... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Sterling Tire & Auto
August 6, 2018
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
Sterling Heights Road Trip Preparation
September 30, 2017
People from Sterling Heights, Michigan, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Michigan road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, ... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Sterling Tire & Auto
July 31, 2016
There are a lot of things in life that Sterling Heights residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Sterling Heights dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once ... More
Why People In Sterling Heights Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced
December 25, 2014
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Sterling Heights Michigan roads have one or more service or repair that's needed, but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in the U.S.... More