Garage of Lowell
2400 W Main | Lowell, Michigan 49331 | (616) 897-9269

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Recommended Factory Scheduled Maintenance Performed Here

As you know, your vehicle has factory scheduled maintenance items. These range from oil changes to timing belt replacement to brake inspection. These recommendations are usually made for certain milea...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026

Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025

The Garage of Lowell Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Lowell drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's ...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

Trust the Service Center Procedures at Garage of Lowell

It's comforting for Lowell drivers to know that Garage of Lowell has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures.When Low...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025

Diesel Engines

{{ image('MzU0') }} When someone mentions diesels around Lowell, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the o...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Simple Answers from Garage of Lowell: Cabin Air Filter

Question My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner.  My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what’s that? Answer A cabin air filter is a special f...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Slippery as Ice (Driving on Wet Leaves)

We all know driving on slippery ice can be dangerous.  What you might not know is that wet leaves can be just as slick. If you live in an area that has trees that drop their leaves, or if you're ...
Published on: May 11, 2025