Sovel's Auto Service Service for Your Exhaust System
February 24, 2020
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Sovel's Auto Service
February 23, 2020
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
The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
February 23, 2020
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Novi drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Novi. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stuff l... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
February 22, 2020
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Novi area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that s... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Novi Ride
February 21, 2020
It seems like everywhere you go in the Novi area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Michigan auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do yo... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Novi, Michigan
February 20, 2020
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Novi area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ga... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Sovel's Auto Service
February 19, 2020
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Michigan residents to review their finances. More and more Novi drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today hav... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi for Better Performance
February 18, 2020
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More
Make Your Battery Last
February 17, 2020
Today's report from Sovel's Auto Service is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Novi vehicle ... More
Hitting the Brakes in Novi
February 16, 2020
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Novi drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There ar... More