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Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
Nov 17, 2019
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles).
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Lease or Buy?
Nov 10, 2019
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Brooklyn Park drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down the loan principal, and the finance charge.Brooklyn Park drivers who lease finance the portion of the cost of the vehicle that's use...
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Shake It up in Brooklyn Park!: Why Wheel Balancing
Nov 3, 2019
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance.
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When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"
Oct 27, 2019
Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news.
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NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
Oct 20, 2019
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years.
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Smart Brooklyn Park Drivers Protect Against Overheating
Oct 13, 2019
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Brooklyn Park drivers to prevent. The radiator is the best-known and most recognizable part of the cooling system. Hoses filled with coolant (also known as antifreeze) c...
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Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Brooklyn Park
Oct 6, 2019
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Brooklyn Park. If you took an informal poll around Brooklyn Park you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Brooklyn Park aren't aware that it needs periodic service.If you're younger than a certain age, you've probably never driven a vehicle&n...
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When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
Sep 29, 2019
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!).
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Automotive Tips from Affordable Transmissions: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
Sep 22, 2019
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Affordable Transmissions we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner prevents the accessories from spinning properly, leading to premature wear and noise for Brooklyn Park drivers.Yo...
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Charge It in Brooklyn Park for Extended Battery Life
Sep 15, 2019
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Brooklyn Park, MN, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that it's our modern cars with all their electric accessories that are to blame. Things like, GPS, DVDs and entertainment computers ar...
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