Winter Driving: Five Road Safety Tips There’s something magic about waking up to a beautiful Minnesota snowfall. That sense of wonder quickly disappears when you remember how much regular driving you have to do. Everyone here in Waite Park, MN takes road safety seriously this time of year, but it’s always smart to review basic…
Don’t Forget to Install Snow Tires This Winter You know what to expect when winter settles in, but did you know Minnesota averages 55 inches of snow every year? If you haven’t installed snow tires or don’t think you need them, it’s time to consider how they keep you safer on winter roads. After you get…
Why It’s Important to Schedule Routine Maintenance for Your Vehicle You might not name your car and treat it like family, but you don’t want to neglect it either. You need to find a happy middle ground that keeps it in top shape. We can help with maintenance tips from our Forest Lake, MN auto…
Keep Your Car Running Smoothly Through the Minnesota Winter Winter is coming. Are you prepared? That depends – is your vehicle ready to take on the freezing temperatures and snowy, icy conditions? Keeping it in good shape is the best way to get through the upcoming season, and that requires a little bit of winter…
The Maintenance Free Myth Sometimes we hear Minnesota car owners say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher…
How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Minnesotans could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Minnesota motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good…