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Need a New Battery? Call Affordable Transmissions Today
Jun 19, 2018
Hello MINNEAPOLIS drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around MINNEAPOLIS, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a few years, the alternator has to work harder to supplement the battery charge. Over time, enough of the battery is damaged that it can ...
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Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in MINNEAPOLIS
Jun 13, 2018
Night driving in MINNEAPOLIS is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't see as much as we can during the day. In fact, if you have 20/20 vision during the day, your night vision is only 20/50. To translate, that means th...
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Why People in MINNEAPOLIS Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
Jun 3, 2018
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our MINNEAPOLIS, MN, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the neglected items are minor. Others are serious safety concerns.There are several reasons we hesitate to take care of recommended services, especi...
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Affordable Transmissions Service for Your Exhaust System
May 27, 2018
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle.
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Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
May 20, 2018
At Affordable Transmissions we've had a lot of MINNEAPOLIS customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in MN. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicles on the road have over 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. It looks like it's going to keep heading in that direction for a while. With high...
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Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for MINNEAPOLIS Drivers
May 14, 2018
Knowing how their engine works can help MINNEAPOLIS drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while the engine is running. Power is generated in a cycle that includes four strokes of the piston. First, the piston drops and a valve at the top...
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Tracking True in MN: Wheel Alignment in MINNEAPOLIS
May 8, 2018
The biggest issue for MINNEAPOLIS area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Affordable Transmissions in MINNEAPOLIS.
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Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Affordable Transmissions in MINNEAPOLIS
May 1, 2018
With MINNEAPOLIS gas prices being what they are, many of us in MN are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. MINNEAPOLIS area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in MN. But there are things all MINNEAPOLIS drivers can do to save fuel: We can improve our driving habits and stay on top of preventive maintenance at Affordab...
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Affordable Transmissions Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
Apr 22, 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better?” Of course you wouldn’t do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doctor will have to examine you, ask some questions and probably run some tests before she can tell you what’s wron...
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The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for MINNEAPOLIS Drivers
Apr 16, 2018
People in MINNEAPOLIS have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,000 km) or more. This practice came under scrutiny when four of the largest new vehicle manufacturers announced that owners like those in MINNE...
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