How to Maintain Your Electric or Hybrid Vehicle Low emissions, high-tech features, and fuel efficiency drive the market for hybrid and electric vehicles. Our Plymouth, MN service center fields questions every day about these types of vehicles. Many concerns focus on maintenance: do hybrid or electric vehicles need different maintenance than normal cars? Let’s cover…
What Kind of Oil Should I Put in My Car? It seems like it should be easy to select an oil for your car, but different types and numbers offer so many choices. Like all responsible car owners, you want to get your oil change right. If you’re thinking about doing it yourself, we can…
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…