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Not So Hot in Brooklyn Park
Nov 22, 2020
When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss later.
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Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
Nov 15, 2020
We've all seen drivers who do things that—let's be frank—really irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T."
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The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
Nov 8, 2020
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have.
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The New Blade in Town
Nov 1, 2020
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look.
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How Do You Save Gas in Brooklyn Park, MN?
Oct 25, 2020
No one in Brooklyn Park, MN, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising MN fuel prices, however, have spurred Brooklyn Park drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. But we still need to drive (we love our vehicles, after all!), so it makes sense to try and increase our fuel economy however we can.Let's look at...
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Hey Brooklyn Park Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
Oct 18, 2020
Nowadays, Brooklyn Park drivers are paying more at MN gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many MN drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle for a year or two longer than before.Even now, 2/3 of the personal vehicles on our local Brooklyn Park, MN, roads have over 75,000 miles (120,000 kilome...
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The Economy of Maintenance for Brooklyn Park Drivers
Oct 11, 2020
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Brooklyn Park drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't like the inconvenience and uncertainty of vehicle repairs. But that payment has a detrimental effect on our budget and bank accoun...
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Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
Oct 4, 2020
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is a must-fix problem.
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Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
Sep 27, 2020
If you've ever been driving around Brooklyn Park and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vision.To have your headlights inspected, visit us at Affordable Transmissions. We're at 6301 WELCOME AVE N STE 28 in Brooklyn Park, MN 55429. Or ...
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Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Affordable Transmissions
Sep 20, 2020
A lot of us Brooklyn Park drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for MN motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands of designs. Custom wheels can add personality, style or sass to a vehicle. Many of these customizations involve getting a bigger wheel.Fifteen or 16-...
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