Swanson's Auto Service
3957 56TH ST SW GRANDVILLE, MI 49418 | 616.532.3111

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Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

Trust the Service Center Procedures at Swanson's Auto Service

It's comforting for Grandville drivers to know that Swanson's Auto Service has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedure...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026

Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:My Swanson's Auto Service said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Swanson's Auto Service Answer:I appreciat...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025

Battery

Batteries are a huge part of modern life.  I mean, how many battery chargers do you have? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery.  When people come into our service c...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025

Suspension Problems In Grandville?

Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles, holding your tires’ footprint on the road.  Eventually components do wear out, but h...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)

When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, "I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather."  Well, may...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

Busted in Grandville: 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: May 18, 2025