How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
June 30, 2024
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
August 14, 2022
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
June 28, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... 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
Differential Service at Sovel's Auto Service
April 5, 2020
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Novi, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Sovel's Auto Service service advisor that your differential needs... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Novi?
March 26, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Novi and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Novi area roads today, and many more being developed. Y... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Novi, Michigan
March 5, 2020
Every car in Novi, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visib... More
Lease or Buy?
February 27, 2020
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Novi drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down ... More
Vive la Differential at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
February 14, 2020
There are a lot of drivers in Novi who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Novi folks don't even have to thin... More
The Best Test
January 15, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More