How to Keep Your Clunker Operational A car loan is a long-term relationship. With the average new car loan length at nearly 70 months, and used loan lengths not far behind, it may make more sense to live with something a little older. But keeping a beat up car can be a drag. Here are…
What Do I Need to Know About Minnesota Diesels? If you’ve been driving gas cars all your life, you may have a negative opinion of diesel engines. But while it’s true that diesel engines indeed used to be louder and smellier than gasoline engines, advances in diesel engine technology have made diesel engines cleaner and…
Why You Should Take Your Car to a Family Operated Auto Shop in Apple Valley You want an auto shop you can trust. You don’t want to deal with someone who’s trying to sell you more than you need. Can a family owned business offering car maintenance and repair services earn your confidence? Here at…
Do I Need Premium Gas? The price difference makes you think twice. Premium gas costs so much more per gallon than regular. Does that make it a better choice for car engine maintenance? The true answer depends what kind of car you drive. Let’s look at the facts behind those prices at the pump. Engines…
Checklist of Routine Car Maintenance Any 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…
Basic Vehicle Parts Under Your Hood and What They Do 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…