Micro Maintenance in Ann Arbor: A Smarter, More Affordable Way to Service Your Car

Sky Hepworth • July 29, 2025
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Micro Maintenance in Ann Arbor: A Smarter, More Affordable Way to Service Your Car

If you’ve ever been hit with a surprise $1,200 service bill at the dealership, you know how painful “scheduled maintenance” can be. At K&N Automotive in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we take a different approach.

We call it Micro Maintenance —a way to handle factory-recommended maintenance one job at a time , so you don’t have to pay for everything all at once.

What Is Micro Maintenance?

Most vehicles require key maintenance at mileage milestones like 30k, 60k, 90k, and beyond. Dealerships often bundle these into large, expensive service packages. But just because it’s listed in a package doesn’t mean your car needs it right now.

At K&N Automotive, we track your vehicle’s actual condition and service history to recommend only what’s due now —no more, no less. That’s Micro Maintenance.

Why Ann Arbor Drivers Are Choosing Micro Maintenance

1. Budget-Friendly Car Maintenance

Ann Arbor isn’t a cheap place to live. Micro Maintenance helps you avoid big, unexpected repair bills by spreading out your maintenance over time. You pay for one item at a time, on your schedule.

2. Tailored to Your Car

Every make and model has its own maintenance schedule. We don’t guess—we look it up, check your actual components, and recommend service based on your specific car and how it’s been driven.

3. Prevents Bigger Repairs Later

Spaced-out maintenance helps you catch small issues before they become expensive ones. Think of it as preventative care for your car—done at a pace you can afford.

4. No Gimmicks, No Bundles

We’re not a dealership. We don’t upsell, pressure, or push packages. Just real service from real techs who care.

Common Scheduled Services We Offer in Ann Arbor

Every vehicle is different, but here are some common services and when they usually come due:

  • 30,000 Miles: Air filters, brake inspection, tire rotation
  • 60,000 Miles: Spark plugs (some models), coolant flush, transmission service
  • 90,000 Miles: Brake fluid flush, belt replacement, suspension check
  • 100,000–120,000 Miles: Timing belt, water pump, full fluid replacement

We check what’s due based on your vehicle, mileage, and history —not just what the book says.

Why K&N Automotive?

We’ve been fixing cars in Ann Arbor since 1978. We don’t work on commission. We don’t do scare tactics. We just do honest work that we’d want done on our own vehicles.

With Micro Maintenance, you stay in control—of your car, your budget, and your peace of mind.

Book Your Maintenance in Ann Arbor Today

Every service starts with our free Smart Courtesy Check —a no-cost inspection that helps us (and you) see what’s coming up next.

If you're ready for affordable, honest car maintenance in Ann Arbor, schedule your appointment here or give us a call.

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