When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
February 27, 2017
Hey Novi area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Novi area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Novi Michigan
February 21, 2017
When accidents occur in Novi, Michigan, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Michigan police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, pu... More
Novi Air Conditioning Service
February 13, 2017
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Novi, but not in your vehicle. When Novi residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable... More
Timing Belt
February 6, 2017
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Engine Hydration for Novi Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
January 31, 2017
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Novi
January 24, 2017
Every Novi car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So betw... More
Breathe Free in Novi: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Sovel's Auto Service
January 15, 2017
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Novi drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the filte... More
Below 45 Degrees in Novi: Consider Winter Tires
January 8, 2017
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Novi drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Michigan drivers ran out and bo... More
The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
January 1, 2017
The team at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi, and Michigan car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Novi drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is there... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Sovel's Auto Service
December 25, 2016
Most Novi 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 Novi market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been tota... More