All About Auto Rust (And How to Repair It) You probably take good care of your car, making sure to wash it regularly and keep it protected from unnecessary damage. It can feel heartbreaking to find chipped paint along the bottom of the door or a brown speck on the fender. You know what it…
DetailsDashboard Professionals: Getting Your Gauges Fixed The car gauges on your dashboard tell you so much about your vehicle, from the current speed to when the oil is low. When one or more gauges stop working, it can keep you from operating the car efficiently or learning about a problem that requires immediate attention. If…
DetailsKeep 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…
DetailsWhen to Replace a Damaged Tire Repair or Replace? That’s the question Minnesota motorists ask when they have tire damage. Unfortunately, some tire punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely corrected. Punctures in the sidewall or near…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsTire Tread Depth on Braking Welcome to the Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Minnesota and Kennedy Transmission Brake & Auto Service auto owners tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where…
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