An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
April 26, 2020
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Sovel's Auto Service
April 19, 2020
Hello Novi . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Novi drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or Serv... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Novi
April 14, 2020
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Novi area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Novi area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wan... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
April 13, 2020
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Novi driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Sovel's Auto Service will check ... More
Trip Inspection at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
April 12, 2020
Novi area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Novi drivers can't always avoid p... More
Differential Service in Novi, Michigan - What You Need to Know
April 12, 2020
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Novi, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More
Suspension Service in Novi at Sovel's Auto Service
April 11, 2020
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Novi may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Novi. Its job is to keep your wheels firml... More
Sovel's Auto Service Radiator Service
April 10, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Novi, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine wit... More
The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 9, 2020
The automotive professionals at Sovel's Auto Service would like to give Novi drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at... More
Power Steering Service in Novi
April 8, 2020
Most Novi drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering ... More