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Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...Published on: Aug 07, 2018 -
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreo...Published on: Jul 30, 2018 -
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Waterford.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also ...Published on: Jul 16, 2018
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At Steve's European Automotive, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Steve's European Automotive alignment service, your vehicl...Published on: Jul 10, 2018 -
Higher Waterford fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Waterford drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to so...Published on: Jul 02, 2018 -
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental...Published on: Jun 25, 2018
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There’s not much Waterford drivers can do about the price of gas in Michigan, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.Th...Published on: Apr 17, 2018 -
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator. Driving around Waterford is a lot...Published on: Mar 27, 2018 -
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Waterfor...Published on: Mar 13, 2018 -
A big part of the service we provide at Steve's European Automotive for our Waterford customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to ...Published on: Feb 27, 2018 -
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can ...Published on: Jan 28, 2018
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If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehi...Published on: Jan 15, 2018
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Today's Steve's European Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Waterford drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that...Published on: Jan 03, 2018
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When you drop your vehicle off at Steve's European Automotive in Waterford, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Steve's European Automotive professionals have lis...Published on: Dec 18, 2017
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Night driving in Waterford is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe dri...Published on: Dec 05, 2017 -
Most Waterford drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This...Published on: Sep 29, 2017 -
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Waterford drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to...Published on: Aug 27, 2017
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Waterford area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ne...Published on: Jul 16, 2017
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Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, wh...Published on: Jul 03, 2017 -
Shopping for tires in Waterford can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, ...Published on: May 15, 2017