Posts in "Clark Automotive"

A/C Repair, Blaine, MN

A/C Repair, Blaine, MNIt’s summer and it’s hot, even in Minnesota. If your car has some miles on it, you are at risk of losing your air-conditioning. If this happens to you, and if you live anywhere near Blaine, Minnesota, be sure to take your ride into Clark Automotive. The auto mechanics of Clark Automotive are committed to treating you honestly and repairing your car’s malfunctions as inexpensively as possible, and this is especially true of car A/C problems.

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10 Things You Need to Know about Engine Tune-Up’s

Mechanic Blaine MNPART One:  What is a Tune-Up?

The Ignition systems works together with the fuel management system to provide a vehicle operating properly.  What is generally considered the tune-up today is just the replacement of the spark plugs.  The tune-up is listed in the Recommended Maintenance list as a preventive maintenance procedure at a specified mileage.  Some vehicles have what is called “coil over plug” ignition systems.  That means there is an ignition coil over each spark plug and no spark plug wires.  This tune-up amounts to replacing the plugs and inspecting each coil and coil insulation boot.  I can’t recall ever recommending that all the coils be replaced at once as that would be very costly.  The next type of ignition system (mostly on older vehicles) has a distributor, coil, spark plug wires and plugs.  This type of ignition system tune up normally replaces the distributor cap and rotor, wires, and plugs.  As the engine installations became more complicated this type of ignition system was replaced as they were expensive and difficult to maintain.

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Car Repair Blaine MN

Pre-Purchase Inspection Blaine MNIt’s helpful to have a trusted mechanic you can visit when your car is in need of basic repairs and maintenance such as belt replacements and oil changes. But you’ll also want to be sure that your mechanic is able to service your car when it is in need of more extensive repairs like transmission work and electrical repairs. As a full service Blaine MN car repair shop, Clark Automotive provides every type of service and repair to both old and brand new models of cars, trucks, and everything in between, even hybrids. But we aren’t just the top expert Blaine MN car mechanics, at Clark Automotive, all our technicians are dedicated to providing our customers the best customer service experience from start to finish.

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5 Steps in Finding a Great Car Mechanic

PART One:  Think about what kind of a mechanic you want

5 Steps in Finding a Great Car MechanicGood auto repair mechanics expend large amounts of effort, time, and money so they are able to repair your car.  They spend thousands for tool and their tool box which can be an indicator of their commitment to the industry of automotive repair.  What is real important is the professionalism and respect for you as their customer.  The first step is for you to develop a short list of what it is that you are looking for in an automotive repair mechanic and to be proactive.  Do not wait until your car is broken down to find a car mechanic you can trust.  Identify those shops closest to your home or where you work.  Pull up their web sites and ask others about them.  Eventually someone may actually offer you a recommendation of whom they trust.

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Mechanic Blaine, MN

When you’re searching for a reliable, full service mechanic in Blaine, MN, look no further. For a one-stop shop that performs all types of auto repairs and regularly scheduled factory maintenance for any type of vehicle, visit Clark Automotive in Blaine.  While cars have certainly come a long way over the years, a reliable, honest mechanic that you can rely on for years to come does still exist!  As an AAA approved facility with ASE Master Technicians, Clark Automotive is proud to offer auto repair services in Blaine MN for all years, models, and types of vehicles from cars and trucks to hybrids, and even fleet vehicles.

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7 THINGS MY DAD TOLD ME ABOUT OWNING A CAR

Vehicle Maintenance & Ownership:
Understand that spending a few minutes a month checking your car can prevent 70% of problems that cause a roadside breakdown.
DON’T:

  • Follow maintenance recommendations from, “loss leader repair shops”…
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Mechanic | Blaine, MN

Auto Inspection MNThere are many things that make Clark Automotive different than the vast majority of other auto mechanics in the area, but arguably the most important is Clark Automotive’s commitment to honesty and to communicating openly and forthrightly with its clients.  Even if you are not invested in your car, but instead treat it as a mere machine that gets you where you need to go, you will understand that most automotive repair shops do not seem to care about the fact that you are not made of money.  Most auto repair mechanics simply do not care enough about your experience with their shops.  Clark Automotive, located in Blaine, MN is different.

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Car Repair Blaine MN

Auto Repair Blaine MNIf you are like most Americans, you rely on your vehicle every single day.  It is your primary mode of transportation, allowing to you to get to and from work, school, home and any other errands that you have. When your car is in need of repair, you probably cringe, worried about the cost and how long the repairs will take.  If you live in the Blaine, MN area, Clark Automotive is your trusted, full service car repair shop in the area.  Our team can complete a wide variety of car repairs and treat every customer with respect and open communication, so that your experience is a positive one.

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Modern Dodge Performance Tune-ups

Dodge Hemi Performance Tune UpsClark Automotive Clinic is a Modern Chrysler and Dodge repair shop with facilities to provide high performance tune-ups on your prized Chrysler and Dodge cars, trucks, and vans. Whether you drive the Hemi powered Charger SRT8, a 4.7 powered older Durango, or a…

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Ford 5.4 and 4.6 Liter V8 Engine Tune Ups

Ford 5.4 and 4.6 Liter V8 Engine Tune UpsIf you own an older modular Ford engine with the 2 valve heads, Clark Automotive Clinic offers tune-ups for the 5.4 and 4.6 liter engines as well as repairs. One common issue with these engines is the spark plugs are known to strip out the heads. When the engine spark plug threads get stripped out…

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