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Somerville Auto Repair Tips: Your Brakes Might Be Talking

Mikes Automotive — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:16:30 GMT

Wait a minute - do you hear that? If you stop and pay extra attention to your car, you might realize that your brakes are trying to tell you something. Whether it's a sound, a feel or an obvious warning light, your brakes can and often do, communicate with you.

Our friends at the non-profit Car Care Council put together this great infographic that sums up nicely, what you should be on the lookout for.

We hope this infographic helps! And remember - if you have questions about brake service or any other Somerville auto repair needs - we're always here to help!

Somerville Auto Repair Tips: Engine Talk

Mikes Automotive — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:29:20 GMT

Here at Mike's, we get a lot of questions about engines. Our customers often ask not only how their engines work, but want to know what's behind the name. Why is it called a V6? What's the difference with an Inline 4? Well, our friends at CNET have put together a great video that explains it all.

Does the video answer all of your questions? If not, we're only a phone call away. Whether you're looking for quality Somerville auto repair, or just have questions - we're always happy to talk to anyone who needs help! It's what we do!

Cambridge Auto Repair Tips: Winter Driving

Mikes Automotive — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:10:31 GMT

This time of year, the roads can be treacherous! Well, we've found a great infographic that will answer all of your winter driving questions - and keep you safe on the road!

We think these tips will come in handy this season. And remember - if you've got more questions or are looking for Cambridge auto repair - we're always here to help! Just give us a call!

Feeling Thankful For Somerville Auto Repair Award

Mikes Automotive — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:02:28 GMT

It's Thanksgiving, and we have a lot to be thankful for. We've completed another year in such a great city - not to mention 36 years in business! More importantly, we've met and helped so many wonderful new people that have moved into our city, or just needed a local guy to take care of them.

So, when people speak up about the great service they've received at our shop, it means the world to us!
And we're so humbled that it's happened again. Mike's was awarded the 2016 Scout's Honored Award for Best Auto Repair.

We were the first Scout's Honored winner in the Auto Repair category back in 2014. The category was briefly retired in 2015, but brought back for 2016. Winning it again, the first year it was brought back, felt great. It reminded us that people really appreciate what we do. And we're happy to say that we're going to keep doing it!

So, if you're looking for quality Somerville auto repair, just remember, we'd be honored to help you!

Somerville Auto Repair Tips: Automatic Vs Manual Transmission

Mikes Automotive — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:12:21 GMT

Believe it or not, we service a decent amount of vehicles with a manual transmission. A lot of people are surprised when they hear that. After all, wouldn't most people want an automatic transmission? Well, not exactly. To better explain the difference, we found an infographic that sums it all up, nicely!

We hope this helps! And remember, if you've got any more questions about transmissions, or are looking for a new Somerville auto repair shop, you can always reach out and ask us - we love making new friends!

Cambridge Auto Repair Tips: Car Detailing Done Right

Mikes Automotive — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:28:49 GMT

It's summertime in New England! And we all know what that means: People are sporting their rides around town. From local car shows to the usual parade along Revere Beach - summertime is all about cars. Looking to turn heads while driving your ride? We found this great infographic that shares pro detailing tips!

With these tips your ride is sure to look great! And remember, when you want your car to run as good as it looks, our Somerville and Cambridge auto repair shop is here to help!

Somerville Auto Repair Guys Talk Toyota Connected

Mikes Automotive — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:07:12 GMT

We all know that the cars of today are advanced - every car has multiple computers in it that all talk to each other, in order to give you a great ride. Well, it turns out that what we already have is just the tip of the iceberg! The automotive world got big news recently from Toyota - the launch of Toyota Connected.

Toyota is about to make major use of data - yes, your data. But in a good way. The Japanese power house is making major investments in being able to use both opt-in and public social data, to predict customer behavior. That may sound a bit scary, but it is so much more awesome!

For example, Toyota will know which sports teams you like. And if it senses that you're headed toward the stadium, it will offer to prepay your parking. That's is truly amazing!

Toyota Connected CEO, Zack Hicks, is on a mission to free people from the "tyranny of technology." The idea is to use technology to work for us in the background - and get the phones out of our hands! Now, that idea is a revolutionary as the technology he'll use to do it!

We're big fans of Toyota - we work on a lot of them! And we share their passion for technology and desire to make a better experience for their customers.

So, if you've got a Toyota Camry, Corolla, Highlander, or any other Toyota model, remember that these Somerville auto repair guys have got you covered!

Cambridge Auto Repair Talk: Questions To Ask Your Auto Shop

Mikes Automotive — Fri, 27 May 2016 13:52:56 GMT

Many people want to know what questions they shold be asking their auto repair shop. Well, our friends at the non-profit Car Care Council have put together a quick video about that very topic!

We agree that asking about the warranty is the most important question. And at Mike's, we offer an unmatched 2-year/24,000 mile nationwide warranty! That's something you won't find at the pricey dealerships or the big box stores. So, if you're looking for Somerville or Cambridge auto repair - remember, we've got you covered!

Somerville Tire Shop Tips: Tread Carefully

Mikes Automotive — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:38:59 GMT

During springtime, we have a lot of customers inquire about replacing their tires. And now that we're an authorized Cooper tire dealer, there's even more interest - and more questions about tire safety. Well, we found a great infographic that easily explains tire safety.

We hope that answers a bunch of questions. And remember, if you're looking for a Somerville tire shop, just give us a call - we're always here to help!

Somerville Oil Change Guys on Preventative Maintenance

Mikes Automotive — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:03:25 GMT

Now that winter is over, it's time to remind yourself that routine car check-ups are important. We call this preventative maintenance - and it costs a lot less than avoiding a trip to your local auto shop. Our friends at the non-profit Car Care Council have put together a quick video, explaining preventative maintenance.

So, if you're looking for a Somerville oil change - or any form of preventative maintenance - just give us a call! We're always here to help!