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Planning your next road trip? Here’s 6 steps to get your car ready

Inspections, regular maintenance, Road Trips, Safe Driving Tips

Whether you’re heading up to the cabin or visiting a national park across the country, summer road trips take some planning. From planning the best route to stocking up on the perfect road trip snacks, you probably have a to-do list with items waiting to be checked...

What’s really happening when your check engine light goes on? 

Check Engine Light, Dashboard light, Driving, Maintenance

We bet you’ve had this question a time or two. Whether you’ve been driving in the middle of a long summer road trip, or out running errands, we’ve all had that check engine turn on at the most inopportune times. If you’ve ever wanted to know why that check engine...

Car AC and refrigerants: A brief timeline of innovation

AC, Air conditioner, Air conditioning, Maintenance

As our summertime temperatures begin to heat up, there’s one innovation we can all be thankful for – AC. But drivers from the early 1900s didn’t have it so easy. In the last century, the auto industry has made great strides in providing ever evolving features that...

5 Signs your boat trailer needs maintenance this summer

Car Care Tips, General Car Maintenance, Maintenance

As spring turns to summer, you and your family are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you’re planning to host a family BBQ or heading to the lake for fishing & swimming, there may be some work to do before you can get there. One recommendation we...

9 reasons your car needs a maintenance check before you drive into summer

Car Care Tips, Comfort, General Car Maintenance, Maintenance

Summer is around the corner with warmer temperatures, kids sports, and family BBQs. With our long winters, Minnesotans like you, are ready to hit the road as they drive to sporting events, picnics, and take that family vacation. If spring has gotten away from your...

Top 4 reasons to make the switch to an electric car

Car Care Tips, Electric car, General Car Maintenance, Inspections

Unless you’ve been out of the country or have been hiding under rock, you’ve probably heard about electric cars. With rising gas prices and concerns about the environment, their popularity is gaining steam. Most Minnesota drivers, like you, want to be wise about...

Rising Fuel Prices and 9 small changes you can make to beat it

Fuel Efficiency, General Car Maintenance, Inspections, Maintenance

If you’ve stopped at your local gas station for a fill up recently, you may have noticed that gas prices are on the rise. Most Minnesota drivers are being forced to adjust their gas budget or just pay more for gas and spend less on other luxuries. Did you know that...

6 Warning Signs Your Car Has Pothole Damage This Spring

Maintenance, Pothole, Pothole damage, Potholes

Spring is in the air bringing warmer air, beautiful flowers, and yes – those dreaded potholes. Like most Minnesota drivers, spring reminds you to step up the defensive driving as potholes are everywhere. Your action plan may be to avoid potholes altogether this...

8 Vehicle Spring Maintenance Checks You’ll Need Before You Hit the Road

Maintenance, Safe Driving Tips, Spring Cleaning, Spring inspections

If you haven’t noticed, spring is in the air in Minnesota. The snow is melting, potholes are forming, and trees & flowers are starting to bud.  Before we get out there and enjoy the spring weather, there’s a few things we should check off our to-do list. One of...

Pulsing Brakes and what Causes It

Brake noise, Brake Repair, Brakes, Braking distance

The pulsing sensation when driving your car refers to the vibration you feel when you press down on the brakes. This vibrating or shuddering sensation can come from either the steering wheel of the car, or it the seats. The main cause for brake pulsation is the...
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  • Planning your next road trip? Here’s 6 steps to get your car ready
  • What’s really happening when your check engine light goes on? 
  • Car AC and refrigerants: A brief timeline of innovation
  • 5 Signs your boat trailer needs maintenance this summer
  • 9 reasons your car needs a maintenance check before you drive into summer

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