Give me a Brake (Light)!
March 19, 2023
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Tiffin, Ohio Vehicle
January 22, 2023
How do Tiffin drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Ohio consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Ohio seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Tiffin, Ohio... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
September 25, 2022
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
July 10, 2022
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
May 16, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Tiffin area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
February 28, 2021
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
September 20, 2020
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Bad Vibes
May 10, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Used Cars: Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on What to Do After You Buy
June 30, 2019
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Tiffin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Tiffin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Tiffin
October 29, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Tiffin drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps you... More