East Beltline Towing Service
5277 PLAINFIELD AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 | 616.942.5210

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Busted in GRAND RAPIDS: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Aug 16, 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: Feb 01, 2026

Simple Answers from East Beltline Towing Service: 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: Dec 28, 2025

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

Importance of Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of GRAND RAPIDS life with recommended intervals: you have dental cleanings, physical exams, laundry, mowing the lawn and paying the bills.What would happen if you di...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025

Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in GRAND RAPIDS

A lot of GRAND RAPIDS want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in tu...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

East Beltline Towing Service Tech Question On Your Water Pump

  East Beltline Towing Service Tech Question:I was driving on the freeway in MI and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive the short distance ...
Published on: May 04, 2025

Simple Answers from East Beltline Towing Service for GRAND RAPIDS: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Apr 13, 2025