The Meadows Automotive White Lake Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
April 26, 2026
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of White Lake Twp drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in White Lake Twp. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shi... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Meadows Automotive White Lake
April 19, 2026
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in White Lake Twp can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around ... More
Training Received by Technicians in White Lake Twp, MI
April 15, 2026
When your vehicle breaks down in the White Lake Twp, MI, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been chec... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
April 14, 2026
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than ju... More
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
March 29, 2026
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More
Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 22, 2026
If youve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, youll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheels rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. The friction of tho... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
March 15, 2026
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
March 8, 2026
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
March 1, 2026
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
February 22, 2026
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More