Whenever they hear the term “exhaust service,” most Minnesota auto owners think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced…
DetailsMost of us have probably never driven a car or truck without power steering. To get an idea of the difference, compare cutting a board with a hand saw versus using a power saw. It’s a real workout. Without power steering, your arms have to do all the work to steer the wheels. And that’s…
DetailsSafe North Dakota travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service. But there are other things Minnesota auto owners can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life — or…
DetailsCar care can be a confusing process. It usually seems inconvenient and pricey, and we usually put it off until the last mile possible. We normally take our car to the mechanic only when something is wrong. But at that point, it may be too late. See, our cars are like us. During flu season,…
DetailsAfter your last visit to an auto repair shop, you might have wondered why you were charged a fee for “diagnostic services.” Think about it this way: When you visit your doctor for a health problem, you pay the physician to diagnose the ailment and for the tests that go along with it. It stands…
DetailsMinnesota motorists’ current vehicles have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids. It’s important for Minnesota car owners to always use the right type of fluid for their car or…
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