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Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Jul 14, 2019
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a board to protect them. So, dash-board. Dashboard.
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Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Jul 14, 2019
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a board to protect them. So, dash-board. Dashboard.
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Brooklyn Park, MN Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
Jul 7, 2019
When winter approaches in MN, Brooklyn Park residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for MN winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Brooklyn Park residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be safe and reliable. It's a good idea to get caught up on any neglected maintenance items anytime - but the stakes are higher in cold MN winter...
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All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Affordable Transmissions
Jun 30, 2019
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Brooklyn Park can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Brooklyn Park when your wheels are out of alignment results in uneven tire wear. This is dangerous … and expensive. Worst case scenario, you ha...
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Introduction to Diesels for Brooklyn Park, MN
Jun 23, 2019
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Brooklyn Park, MN, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in MN are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer a range of diesel engines abroad – even the ultra-luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW. For the mo...
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Economics of Maintenance for Brooklyn Park Auto Owners
Jun 16, 2019
Buying a new car in Brooklyn Park is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Brooklyn Park who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second thoughts in this economy. For many, the question is, how does the certainty of a new car payment stack up against uncertain re...
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QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
Jun 9, 2019
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news… anything but the sound of the vehicle itself.
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Blind Spot Safety for Brooklyn Park Driving
Jun 2, 2019
Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Brooklyn Park, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Brooklyn Park drivers' blind spots, especially when it comes to large, heavy vehicles like trucks and buses.First, minimize your own blind spots. ...
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Engine Air Filter from Affordable Transmissions
May 26, 2019
Many Brooklyn Park drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Affordable Transmissions recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assured that you did the right thing by getting a new one. But you should never be too embarrassed to ask your Affordable Transmissions ser...
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Straight and True in Brooklyn Park: Wheel Alignment
May 19, 2019
Most Brooklyn Park folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles — that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Brooklyn Park is a periodic alignment inspection. Poor alignment causes tires to wear rapidly, unevenly or both. This means they will have to ...
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