Ludington Auto Repair

Mick’s Truck and Auto offers comprehensive automotive maintenance and repair services in Ludington, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Our nationally ASE certified technicians use state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to talk to your vehicle’s onboard computer, and they combine information gleaned from these tools with their extensive experience to pinpoint the cause of the check engine light, and to carry out necessary repairs. The good news is that the check engine light does not necessarily mean protracted and expensive repairs. Even something as simple as a gas cap that does not hold pressure can trigger the check engine light. The bad news is that without a professional scanning the codes and applying his experience in tracking down the root cause of the check engine light, it is difficult to ascertain if the light indicates something fairly benign, or something very serious. There is, however, one condition which is very clear: if the check en ... read more

Recurring Auto Maintenance – It’s Not Just Oil ChangeChanging engine oil on regular basis is the absolute foundation of good vehicle maintenance. Now that fully synthetic motor oil has become the standard, we recommend an interval of 5000 miles between oil changes. But what about some other recurring maintenance tasks?  Here is a handy list: Wheel Alignment If your vehicle’s wheels are out of alignment, it not only accelerates tire wear, but can have negative impact on how the vehicle handles. To save the cost of premature tire replacement, and to improve overall handling of the vehicle, we recommend yearly wheel alignment as a maintenance task. If your vehicle hits a big pothole or a curb, we recommend alignment check. Tire Rotation/Balancing Regular tire rotation extends the life of your vehicle’s tires. We also check tire pressure when you bring your vehicle for tire rotation or bala ... read more