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
The Maintenance Free Myth
December 20, 2016
Sometimes we hear people in Novi say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Novi
December 11, 2016
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Novi area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Novi drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is jus... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Sovel's Auto Service
December 4, 2016
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Sovel's Auto Service for a check up.In today's Sovel's Auto Service auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Novi residents need fuel to go, and th... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
November 27, 2016
When we Novi residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abilit... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Novi
November 22, 2016
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
What Novi Customers like About Us at Sovel's Auto Service
November 13, 2016
A big part of the service we provide at Sovel's Auto Service for our Novi customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Novi area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Sovel's Auto Service autom... More
Defensive Driving in Novi, Michigan
November 8, 2016
There was a man in the Novi area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Michigan highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Nov... More
Recommended Novi Service Intervals
November 1, 2016
Everyone in Novi, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Novi dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Novi residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was ... More