Maintenance
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If you are a driver in Waterford and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil i...Published on: May 07, 2014 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Waterford?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all b...Published on: Jun 26, 2014 -
People in Waterford have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much hig...Published on: Jul 16, 2014 -
If you're reading this article in Waterford, Michigan, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professiona...Published on: Nov 06, 2014 -
At Steve's European Automotive we've had a lot of Waterford customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for...Published on: Dec 31, 2014 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Waterford, Michigan, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you ...Published on: Aug 21, 2014 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Waterford residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Waterford residents still might want to know about. For these les...Published on: Feb 13, 2015
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The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Waterford, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great...Published on: Jul 08, 2015 -
Buying a new car in Waterford is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you ...Published on: Mar 12, 2015 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Steve's European Automotive for a checkup and he sai...Published on: Aug 26, 2015 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Oct 02, 2015
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High gas prices in Waterford increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger ...Published on: Nov 04, 2015 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Waterford residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rem...Published on: Jun 04, 2015 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Waterford people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a govern...Published on: May 06, 2015
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Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Waterford drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some ...Published on: Dec 03, 2014
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Sometimes busy Waterford residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T,...Published on: Jun 25, 2015
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A generation ago, Waterford drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot les...Published on: Sep 22, 2015 -
Many Waterford car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (M...Published on: Dec 26, 2016 -
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Steve's European Automotive article: wiper blade...Published on: Jan 08, 2017 -
A lot of Waterford drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be som...Published on: Mar 06, 2017