Brakes are made up of more than just brake pads—it’s actually a complex system that needs to be running smoothly for best performance. Here are all the things mechanics look at during a brake check. Hydraulics Like many systems in a vehicle, the brake system has a...
The heat wave has arrived, and the race to stay cool has begun. While your vehicle’s A/C breaking down or losing its effectiveness is not the end of the world, it is especially dangerous on those sweltering days where even open windows do not help. Drivers can easily...
When you’re preparing for a long road trip, it’s always best to be prepared for anything. Prepping your car helps prevent being stuck on the side of the road because of a break down that could have been fixed with a simple tune-up. Maintenance tasks for the driver:...
With warmer weather comes summer storms, which can make driving difficult if your vehicle’s windshield wipers are starting to deteriorate. Watch out for: Hardened Rubber. Check the rubber of your windshield wipers to see if they still have good flexibility. If it’s...
With spring comes its own seasonal driving challenges: potholes and hydroplaning. While potholes are a pretty regular occurrence in Minnesota due to our extreme temperature changes, many drivers do not consider hydroplaning an issue unless there’s a lot of spring...
Welcome to springtime! As we all enjoy the warm weather and an urge to clean, we wanted to remind drivers that this is also the perfect time for a tune-up. Things You Can Do: Get a car wash. Your car probably got a lot of de-icing agents on it from the winter, so a...
