Michigan Auto Repair

As a car owner, you are well aware that your vehicle is made up of many intricate parts, all working together to keep you on the road. One of the most important components of your vehicle's engine is the spark plug. Spark plugs play a crucial role in the combustion process, igniting the air/fuel mixture that powers your engine. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at spark plugs and the role they play in keeping your vehicle running smoothly. What Are Spark Plugs? Spark plugs are small devices that are located in the combustion chamber of your engine. They consist of a metal threaded shell, a central electrode, and a ground electrode. When an electrical spark jumps across the gap between the central electrode and the ground electrode, it ignites the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. This, in turn, powers your engine. How Do Spark Plugs Work? Spark plugs are powered by the ignition system in your vehicle. The ignition system sends an electrical current to the ... read more

Our Holland auto care facility offers comprehensive Chevrolet maintenance services, diagnostics and repairs. Whether you drive Chevy Cruze, a sporty Camaro, or you own a fleet of Chevy Silverado pickup trucks, our nationally certified technicians will take great care of your Chevrolet. We use cutting-edge digital diagnostic tools to talk to your Chevrolet’s onboard computers. Whether your Chevy has the check engine light on, needs new brakes, or your Silverado 2500 Duramax needs new glow plugs, we can get your vehicle serviced and back on the road – usually the same day. For fleet owners we offer priority fleet service – when your trucks need to get back on the job fast, call Westside Service in Holland to get rapid turnaround for your fleet vehicles. Our highly skilled technicians work on all current Chevrolet models, including Blazer, Cruze, Colorado, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, Equinox, Malibu, Traverse, Suburban, Tahoe, and of course Silverado ... read more

To put it in simple terms, no it is not safe to drive with a flat tire. When driving over the speed of 35 miles per hour with a flat, you can put your vehicle at significant safety risks and cause major damage. However, the answer ultimately depends on how low of pressure the tire is at and what type of tire it is.  To be considered a flat tire and not just an underinflated tire, the pressure must be below 20 psi. When your tire pressure drastically drops, the tire’s sidewall gets very hot. This makes the rubber material on the tire break down and can put you at risk of a blowout. There are various types of tires – some of them can handle low pressures better than others. Tires that are considered Run Flat Tires and PAX Tires are able to drive safely up to 55 mph for a short period of time after the event that caused the pressure loss. However, most vehicles on the road are standard passenger tires. These put you at a greater of a tire blowout if you continue to driv ... read more