Spartan Tire Brighton On Your Serpentine Belt
February 27, 2018
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Brighton, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Brighton: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Spartan Tire Brighton
February 19, 2018
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Brighton drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Brighton d... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Spartan Tire Brighton Service Advisor
February 11, 2018
About 80% of the vehicles on Brighton roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Michigan. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. ... More
Timing Belt
February 5, 2018
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More