Sterling Auto Repair

The rumors are true! Ford Motor Company recently officially announced the 2020 return of the mid-sized 4X4 Ford Bronco. Not many details were revealed about the upcoming Bronco, but it will be built in the United States at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. What we do know about the Bronco is this… The 4X4 utility will be for thrill seekers who want freedom and off-road functionality, as well as the space and versatility of an SUV. The 2019 Ford Ranger is also slated to be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant. We’ve heard about these rumors for a while now, and it’s very exciting. Ford has confirmed that the Bronco and Ranger will be 2 of 5 new utility vehicles set to arrive by

Cold winter temperatures can be harsh on the health of your vehicle, especially your alternator. Do you know what happens to your car, truck, or SUV when the alternator dies? Listed below are 6 signs that your alternator may be having some challenges: 1. You frequently need to jumpstart your vehicle. 2. Your lights are dim and not as bright as they once were. 3. Your battery light on the dashboard is on. 4. A belt may not be working properly causing a burning rubber smell. 5. You hear weird grinding or whining noises. 6. Your electrical system is not operating properly. The alternator is the generator for your vehicle’s electrical system. What can contribute to the alternator’s failure? 1. If your battery is old or going bad it could contribute to alternator failure. 2. Dirt and corrosion of your battery terminals could cause the alternator not to start. 3. Worn our cables and connections. 4. Alternator belts can often break, drain the battery, and shut down so t ... read more

It all began some 4,000 years ago. Ancient Babylonians are said to be the first people to make New Year’s resolutions as well as the first to hold celebrations in honor of the New Year. Way back then, though, the New Year began in mid-March, when the crops were planted. It was originally a 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, where the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. Promises were also made to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. It is believed that these promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome after the emperor Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar (circa 46 B.C.) and established January 1 as the beginning of the New Year. As for early Christians, the New Year became a tradition for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and be better in the future. Early Methodists held watch nigh ... read more