Of all the problems your car can develop, a dead battery is one of the easiest to solve. All you need are jumper cables and someone with a running vehicle who is willing to help start your car. You want stay safe too, so follow these six steps from Kennedy Transmission in Minneapolis, MN, to…
DetailsAny car owner knows that their vehicle will need various repairs, replacements, and maintenance throughout its life—from regular oil changes to tire rotations to a new battery. However, no car owner likes being inconvenienced by an urgent repair or surprised by the fact that additional maintenance is needed than you thought. It pays off to…
DetailsHow to Find a Great College Student Car Students at the University of Minnesota, Augsburg University, and Macalester College need a reliable car to get around the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro. But car reliability is a tricky thing and can vary from model to model. In fact, some older used cars are more reliable…
DetailsHow to Prepare for Winter Driving Minnesota weather is famous for being cold and snowy. While a good snowfall may be pretty and fun, but it can also be treacherous. At Kennedy Transmission, we’ve seen plenty of cars damaged by accidents. While it’s not possible to totally avoid the potential for accidents— especially in winter—there…
DetailsYou’re on the road for a few minutes before you notice a chill. You realize the car heater isn’t working. This frosty scenario makes driving on a cold day miserable. It’s a problem our Kennedy Transmission car mechanics take care of every winter here in Minneapolis, MN. What makes a good heater go bad? It…
DetailsWhat Is All This Stuff Under the Hood? When you receive regular maintenance on your car, like oil changes and tire rotations, most mechanics also perform a multi-point inspection. And most likely, you trust them to tell you if something needs replacing or anything is wrong with those weird boxes, wires, and tubes under the…
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