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Give Your Car Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2014

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the auto-enthusiast in your life this Valentine’s Day? Give them a great and practical gift by helping them take care of their car! We rely on our car for so many things in our daily life; Taking Billy to hockey practice, running errands on the weekend and […]

Car-to-Car Communication Could Prevent Crashes

Feb 5, 2014

Regulators in the auto industry may soon require automakers to install crash-avoidance communication systems in all new vehicles, according to statements made by the Transportation Department.  Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the Obama administration is intent on moving forward with vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems that prevent accidents by providing location and speed data. Foxx hopes the […]

How To Jump Start a Car

Jan 29, 2014

It seems like we’re locked in a never-ending loop of polar vortexes in Minnesota, and when the weather dips below freezing it can take a toll on your car’s battery. If you park your car outside during the winter, chances are you’ve had to jump your car or help someone else jump their car at […]

New Car Technologies Will Cut Commute Time, Keep Drivers Safe

Jan 22, 2014

As we mentioned in a recent post, self-driving cars are expected to become the norm over the next 20 years. While the technology is still in its early stage of development, researchers believe self-driving vehicles will keep people safe and cut down on carbon emissions. Self-driving cars may be the way of the future, but […]

Minnesota Among Cheapest States For Car Repairs

Jan 15, 2014

A review of national automotive data revealed that Minnesotans paid less than the average consumer to have work done on their car in 2011. According to the data, Minnesotans paid an average of $323.51 for “check engine” related repairs, $10 less than the national average of $333.93. As you can see by the lists below, […]