What to do if Your Car Overheats!

Is your car overheating?

Not sure what to do?

At the very least, don’t panic. 

ArborMotion has you covered! If you find yourself in this situation, do the following:

1. Stop your air conditioner and turn up the heat. This actually pulls heat away from your engine, allowing you time to pull over to a safe location.
2. Pull over and shut off your car. Allow your engine to cool to a normal temperature while you call for help.
3. Add coolant if you have access to it! Is your coolant level low? A quick top-off could help protect your engine and prevent it from overheating until you can bring it in for service. Hint: Keep a jug of coolant in your trunk for these “just in case” moments.
4. Restart your engine. At that point if the temperature gauge is reading in the normal range drive to your nearest auto repair shop and keep an eye on the temperature gauge as you drive! 

The best way you can prevent your car from overheating is to perform regular coolant flushes and exchanges have your water pump inspected and to stay up-to-date with radiator maintenance as recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Routine inspections can also help fix radiator or engine issues before they worsen.

Schedule Service on Your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle Today!

Recommended repairs should be addressed before you hit the road for any trip. We’d love to be your go-to repair shop to help ensure you and your family are safe. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time! At ArborMotion, we care about your safety! No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088  to schedule your appointment today!  

Need Ideas for Spring Break 2021? We've Got You Covered!

Are your kids getting spring fever like the rest of us this year as Spring Break approaches? Life isn’t the same with social distancing, but there’s one place you can go and be safe outdoors with your family and it’s only an hour’s drive from Ann Arbor.

The Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo has a plan in place to keep visitors safe. You need to make a reservation to ensure social distancing. At this time, they’re operating at 15% capacity. Masks are required, so please wear yours. The zoo requires all guests five and older wear a mask at all times.        

Stay safe and keep an eye out for visual cues so you know when you are six feet apart.  All indoor viewing is closed for the time being to ensure the safety of their customers. Don’t be discouraged, you can still order food via their food app and even go mobile souvenir shopping!

Family Fun at The Zoo

This zoo is very large and offers a lot for families to do each time they visit. The zoo offers amazing habitats to get up close to animals, including the new Polk Penguin Conservation Center, The Arctic Ring of Life, and The Australian Outback.

Schedule Service on Your European, Asian or Domestic Car Today!

Don’t forget to get your vehicle checked out at ArborMotion to make sure you are all set for the Break! Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion and we’ll have it running in tip-top shape in no time. No question is too big or small. Call ArborMotion at 734-761-1088 to schedule your appointment today! Our professional team would love to take care of you and your domestic, Asian or European made vehicle.

Don’t Let Your Vehicle Sit

Experiencing a dead battery?

Are your tires flat-spotting?

Are your brakes rusty?

Are you overdue for an oil change?

Your car needs to be driven on a regular basis. Problems can start to arise from sitting that shouldn’t be overlooked.

ArborMotion can point you in the right direction or fix the problem for you! No question is too big or small, schedule an inspection for your vehicle online or by calling today!

Things to Consider While Your Vehicle Sits

Your vehicles probably aren’t getting a lot of use right now. Even if you don't depend on your vehicle, you should still get out and drive it. You may be asking yourself why? Isn’t that a waste of gas? No. Vehicles need exercise just like living things or their systems atrophy. 

These are the top four things you should be worried about when your car sits for a long period of time:

1. Battery
2. Brakes
3. Engine oil
4. Tires

Learn more here!

Schedule Service on Your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle Today!

Regular maintenance and service on your Domestic, Asian or European vehicle allows us to diagnose issues before they become severe and possibly more expensive to repair. Make an appointment at ArborMotion to schedule service today!

There’s No Time Like the Present to Start Planning Your Summer Road Trips!

In the last month, we got hit pretty bad with winter weather. Rain turned to snow, which turned to freezing rain. It was bad! 

And if you’re from Michigan you know that wasn’t our last winter storm. To get us all out of the winter blues, let’s start thinking about some awesome summer road trips that we can take! 

Picture it! You’re driving down the open road, sunglasses on, wind in your hair, radio blasting your favorite tunes; it doesn't get better than that!

Here are some of the best summer road trips to add to your summer bucket list! 

1. Route 66 is a classic! You start off in Michigan and go all the way to LA. This trip can be done in two weeks. There are plenty of attractions along the way, so take your time! Make sure you stop and see America’s oldest church, the cool car display in Texas and the world’s largest rocking chair in Missouri! 

2. The Great River Road takes you right along the Mississippi River and through ten states! This one is for all you nature lovers out there. You go through wildlife resorts and river towns and you end in New Orleans, which means you can grab some great food. 

3. The Loneliest Road takes you from Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, California. You’ll go through twelve states and four state capitals, but the stretch in Nevada is where you’ll need a riding companion. Make sure to take your camera, because there are miles of mountain views, dusty highways and small towns that make for great photo ops!  

4. How about a more local day trip? Very local to us is a nice cruise along our very own Huron River Drive just west of North Main street here in Ann Arbor. If you keep on going west and a little bit north of Dexter, you will run into some of the best day-trip driving roads in Michigan. Look on the map for the area of North Territorial Rd and Hankered Rd. Those of you who’ve driven it will know what we mean, it is a curvy tree lined road with many elevation changes and it’s lot’s of fun. If you continue westward, you will run into the Waterloo Rec area with all its beautiful roads and scenery too. If you are not familiar with the area, don’t worry because you cannot get lost and you will discover the most beautiful roads and scenery in Michigan that you didn’t realize was so close!

Michigan still has a winter storm or two coming for us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have summer on our minds. Keep these trips in mind and your summer is sure to rock! 

Schedule Service on Your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle Today!

Regular maintenance and service on your Domestic, Asian or European vehicle allows us to diagnose issues before they become severe and possibly more expensive to repair. Contact Us to schedule an appointment today!

The Faces Behind ArborMotion!

We’re going to take a step back from “talking shop” to talk about the faces behind ArborMotion! 

A lot of our customers know the employees at ArborMotion really well! They know our organized chaos and witty banter, but here are some things that truly make ArborMotion employees the best! 

There are two seasons here: University of Michigan Football and University of Michigan Basketball, everything else in between is a count-down to the next season! We do have a couple Michigan State fans, so football season can become pretty tense!

Every week, everyone gathers around the service desk to enjoy a “hot treat.” This is where one or more people bring in either hot salsa or a hot dip and we see who can handle the heat! Everyone usually gets in on the action! We’ve seen the hiccups, red faces and even tears. 

Chuck Hartmeyer, Senior Service Advisor in some tears after trying hot sauce.

Nick Pott, Shop Manager, after testing the legendary hot sauce! 

Tom Neil, Parts Specialist, see's if he can take the heat!

A lot of our customers have seen Nick Pott’s awesome mini toy car collection! Our Internal Marketing Specialist Emily Martin’s favorite thing to do is hide the cars around the shop to see if Nick can find them. Sometimes Nick finds them within the hour and sometimes it goes on for days. Either way, Emily plays a joke on him whenever she can! (She even gets Chuck our Senior Service Advisor, in on the action too!) 

As you can see, ArborMotion is made up of many different types of people. We cheer each other on and comfort each other. No matter the time of day, you’ll always hear laughing, and see some smiling faces!  

Schedule Service on Your Ford Today!

Regular maintenance and service allows us to diagnose issues before they become severe and possibly more expensive to repair. Contact Us to schedule an appointment for your Ford! Our team at ArborMotion is eager to meet you!

What You Might Not Know About the History of Lincoln and Cadillac!

ArborMotion lives on the domestic side, too! Not only do we love our Ford and Chevy customers, but we also love our Lincoln and Cadillac customers. 

As the luxury division of Ford Motor Company, Lincoln makes upscale luxury vehicles and was founded by Henry M. Leland in 1917. Ford bought the company, named after Abraham Lincoln, in 1922. 

The Lincoln brand has always been popular among Prime Ministers, Presidents and even gangsters! John F. Kennedy was driven in a 4-door Lincoln Continental when he was assassinated and you can actually visit that very car at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

Did you know that Al Capone’s Cadillac was the first bulletproof presidential limo? It was a 1928 Cadillac Sedan that was fully armored to protect against rival gangs. This vehicle was impounded by the Treasury Department when Capone was sent to Alcatraz. 

The founder of Cadillac, Henry M. Leland, (yes, the same Henry who founded Lincoln) worked as an apprentice for gun maker Samuel Colt. 

Leland also reworked the single-cylinder engine from an Oldsmobile and tripled its output from 3.7 to 10.3 horsepower! 

Cadillac and Lincoln have come a long way and have been transformed into powerful car brands in the automotive world; ArborMotion would love to service yours! 

Schedule Service on Your Cadillac or Lincoln Today!

Regular maintenance and service on your Cadillac or Lincoln allows us to diagnose issues before they become severe and possibly more expensive to repair. Contact Us to schedule an appointment today!