Affordable Auto Service Blogs
What is Leaking From My Car?
To a car owner, there are few worse feelings than noticing a puddle of liquid underneath your car. Obviously something in your car is leaking, but just how big of a concern is the dripping fluid? Today, we take a look at some of the more common leaks that occur in your vehicle. Common Car […]
What is Hydrophobic Glass?
Hydrophobic glass, as the name implies for anyone versed in word origins, means that the glass is treated in such a way that it repels water. We’ve installed hydrophobic glass before, and although it’s more expensive than normal windshield glass, some drivers prefer the tempered glass. Below, we explain a little more about hydrophobic glass and […]
Minnesota Among Cheapest States For Car Repairs
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, […]
How to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
We’re here to help fix your car if something goes wrong, but the best way to extend the life of your vehicle is by practicing good driving and maintenance habits. Below, we discuss some simple things you can do to squeeze every mile possible out of your car. On The Road – Certain driving habits […]
How Often Should I Check My Car’s Fluid Levels?
Other than gasoline, most drivers don’t give their car’s fluid levels a second thought on a daily basis. As we’ve said before, the key to extending the life of your vehicle is to prevent breakdowns from occurring, as opposed to fixing the problem after it happens. While some fluids aren’t as integral to maintaining peak […]
When Should you Replace your Brake Pads and Rotors?
Your brakes are arguably the most important part of your vehicle because they regulate your speed and help prevent accidents. Anyone who has had brake trouble can tell you how important it is to address any problems as quickly as possible. If your car takes a long time to come to a complete stop, or […]
Why Does my Car Pull to the Right or Left?
Reasons your Car Pulls Ever get the feeling that your car is dragging or “pulling” to the left or right? This could be the result of several different factors, including: Vehicle alignment. Alignment keeps your tires parallel with one another and even with the ground. If the alignment is off, it can cause a car […]
Why Pay for Car Diagnostics?
Vehicle diagnostic checkups are often ignored by car owners, but are very important to the long life of your car. What are Vehicle Diagnostics? Back in the day, it was up to the individual mechanic to determine what was wrong with your vehicle. Now Electronic Control Units (ECUs), which are present in all modern cars, […]
When Should you Change your Oil?
There is a lot of confusion about how often you need to change the oil in your vehicle. Every 3,000 miles is a common benchmark that many people stand by. The truth is that the answer varies greatly based on several factors. Why do you Need to Change your Oil at All? Your engine requires […]
Top 4 Car Repairs you Shouldn’t Skip
It’s a fact of life that cars break down over time. But if you take good care of your vehicle and keep up with routine repairs and maintenance, you can extend the life of your vehicle. Most people don’t even think about vehicle maintenance until something goes wrong. Following repair procedures can also help avoid […]
What Causes my Car to Overheat?
Most of the dials on a person’s dashboard are easy to understand and interpret. Everyone knows what makes your speedometer increase and your fuel gauge decrease, but what about your car’s temperature gauge? What causes the dial to creep up towards the big “H”? There are three main reasons why a car might overheat. They […]
5 Tips to Prep Your Car for a Long Road Trip
Cross country road trips can be a blast, but it can become a nightmare scenario if something happens to your car far from home. You never know what type of terrain or weather you’ll encounter on your trip, so it’s best to be prepared of all sorts. Below, we’ve outlined some of the proper precautions […]
