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Leaving Hillsdale MI? Learn More about Road Trip Maintenance

Summer is here, and drivers all across MI are ready to jump in the car for summer road trips. But before your big trip, remember that long-distance travel is demanding for a vehicle; Layman's Service Center recommends that you perform a vehicle inspection before heading out.

According to AAA statistics, 8.7 million drivers will be left stranded on the roadside of summer 2011. Some of the most common road trip vehicle problems include spare tires, batteries and washer fluid. Checking all five tires for pressure and tread, properly cleaning battery corrosion and changing windshield wipers and washer fluid are all good ideas. Standard maintenance such as an oil change and an air filter replacement are also important. The repair professionals at Layman's Service Center find and fix these problems on a daily basis, and you can be IN and OUT of our shop in no time!

We're fully equipped to perform your pre-road trip inspection and tune-up, offering

Car Care Services

• Distributorless Ignition
• Fuel Injection
• Ignition
• Ignition Wires & Cables
• Oil, Lube, and Filter
• Spark Plugs

General Services

• Domestic General Repair
• Fleet Repairs - Gas or Diesel
• Specializing in Import General Repair
• Mercedes Trained Technician On Staff
• Off-Road

Undercar Services

• Alignment
• Anti-lock Brakes
• Brakes
• Chassis
• Driveline
• Exhaust
• Shocks
• Tires

Heating and Cooling Services

• Air Conditioning
• Belts & Hoses
• Radiators

Electrical Services

• Batteries
• Starters & Alternators

Transmission Services

• Automatic
• Clutches
• Four-wheel drive
• Front-wheel drive
• Manual

Electronic Services

• Computer
• Diagnostics
• Drivability
• Engine Controls

Internal Engine Services

• Cylinder Block
• Cylinder Head
• Timing

Heavy-Duty Services

• Engine Replacement
• Maintenance

Towing

• 24 Hour Towing
• Towing to Shop Only

Miscellaneous Services

• After hours drop off
• State certified emissions repair facility
• Fuel economy inspection
• Free local shuttle service with repairs by appointment
• We offer most major brands of tires
• Pre-purchase inspections
• Pre trip inspection
• RV repair
• Trailer hitches and wiring

Come by and see us at 42 Waldron St Hillsdale, MI 49242 or call 517-437-3821 before your next road trip!