Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
April 14, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 7, 2024
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
November 26, 2023
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
October 15, 2023
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
June 18, 2023
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
March 12, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
December 25, 2022
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Battery Basics for Livonia
June 20, 2021
It's important for Livonia drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Livonia area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. Howe... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
January 24, 2021
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Livonia residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and o... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 10, 2020
The automotive professionals at All Night Auto Repair would like to give Livonia auto owners an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more ... More