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I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Brooklyn Park
Feb 17, 2019
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Brooklyn Park area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Brooklyn Park drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is just dirty. In fact, it's estimated that 46,000,000 drivers across the nation are driving with wipers that can't adequately clear t...
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TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Brooklyn Park Vehicle
Feb 10, 2019
Brooklyn Park drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in MN come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Brooklyn Park area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure.If tire pressure drops 25 percent below the vehicle manufacture’s recomme...
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Trip Inspection at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park
Feb 3, 2019
Brooklyn Park area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Brooklyn Park drivers can't always avoid problems, but you can take steps to reduce the probability of getting sidelined on your trip. The first step is to...
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When "Shady" is a Good Thing
Jan 27, 2019
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in the sun for awhile. Yes, it takes a couple of minutes to put on, but in the end, keeping the gloss on your paint will help it retain its beauty&hel...
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Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Brooklyn Park, MN
Jan 20, 2019
Everyone in Brooklyn Park, MN eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Brooklyn Park, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help in the selection process.One category is often referred to as "summer tires". Summer tires are designed to be driven on the road when te...
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It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
Jan 13, 2019
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they give us guidelines to follow regarding how often to inspect the various parts and systems on our vehicles.Vehicular components are required to meet cert...
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Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
Jan 6, 2019
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Brooklyn Park, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive around the Brooklyn Park area. Your vehicle manufacturer has specified a particular type of fluid for every system from the motor, to the cooling sy...
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New Life for Your Older Car in Brooklyn Park
Jan 1, 2019
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Brooklyn Park families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents just told you to do without, that you should have taken better care of it. They considered the loss a “life lesson.”But today many Bro...
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Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Brooklyn Park Vehicle
Dec 30, 2018
Imagine you've left Brooklyn Park and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. You would have to work harder to keep the sled going where you want it. The dogs are all working as hard as before, but you're covering less g...
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Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Brooklyn Park, MN
Dec 23, 2018
Every car in Brooklyn Park, MN, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles:
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