Auto Service Blog

We recognize just how valuable your time is. From your early morning class at college or maybe your daughter’s soccer game, you have a jam-packed schedule. Amidst the hectiness of everyday life, you just can’t forget about your car, especially your timing belt. We, at Hoover Street Auto Repair, are here to remind you why you shouldn't forget about this crucial piece of machinery for these two main reasons:

Our team at Hoover Street Auto Repair is here to wish you a happy New Year. We look forward to what the year holds, and as you work or your list of resolutions, we hope you consider adopting an extremely important one. As we all look out for your best interest, we can’t emphasis the importance of preventative maintenance enough.

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to fall, and the temperatures seem to drop by the hour. We all know what these signs mean: winter is almost here. We may be too busy raking up piles of beautiful, golden leaves to remember something of great importance, your car. The winterization of your vehicle, which is most times is your first line of defense against the elements, should not be forgotten. Our team at Hoover Street Auto Repair is here to remind you that Autumn is the ideal time to winterize your vehicle.

No matter where you are or what you are doing, there seems to be a song to describe the feeling or experience. Road trips are the ultimate adventure, and this exciting trip deserves a soundtrack to match. If you are searching for some songs to add to your summer playlist, we recommend checking out some of our absolute favorites:

Summer officially begins on June 20th, and those rising temperatures certainly take a toll on us. This summer heat doesn’t just affect us and our passengers, but it also affects our car. It is common to see drivers stranded on the side of the road with an overheated car. However, the team at Hoover Street Auto Repair has a few tips and tricks designed to make sure you don’t become a victim of the summer heat.

When we think of April, we think of spring, Easter, April showers, and so on. However, did you know that April is actually National Car Care Month? We think it is the perfect time to celebrate just how much we appreciate and rely on our cars. Imagine life without your vehicle. To say the least, it would be quite a challenge. Here are a few ways to celebrate the National Car Care Month:

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and we hope you have something planned out for your special someone. What about your car? We rely on our cars on a daily basis, so why don’t you show your love to your vehicle? The team at Hoover Street has put together a few ways you can show just how much you care for your car.

2016 is gone, and 2017 is here! We hope you had a fantastic 2016, and are as excited for 2017 as we are. As you hit the road into 2017, be sure that you and your car are ready for the road! For many people, a car is just a tool to move from place to place, but we’d encourage you to be conscious of it, given its crucial role in your life. With that in mind, we’ve got a few resolutions for you to think about with regards to your car.

The Hoover Street Auto Repair team loves serving the students, faculty, and longtime residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan. How can we not love the U of M community when we are located on the South Campus and our little auto shop stands in the shadow of the stadium scoreboard? Go Blue!!

Because we have served countless students, faculty members, and Ann Arborites for so long, we consider them as an extension of our family. The safety of our customers deeply matters to us, and we do everything in our power to make sure their vehicles are performing as well as they can.