When you are preparing for another Minnesota winter you may be changing the furnace filter, cleaning gutters, hanging holiday lights and investing in a warm coat. Don’t forget to have your vehicle ready for brutal winter driving conditions. The extreme cold temperatures and abundant potholes can really do a number on any vehicle. This is one reason why it is important to have a winter readiness checkup at Clark Automotive…
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Importance of Having Your Vehicle Ready for Winter
Fall Vehicle Check Ups
The Minnesota State Fair has ended, school is back in session, football season has begun and the overnight temperatures are dipping down lower and lower. This can only mean that winter is just around the corner. Now is a great time to bring your car, truck, or SUV into Clark Automotive for a fall vehicle check up. An experienced and certified auto mechanic can get your car tuned up and ready for crisp autumn days and frigid winter nights. Wouldn’t you rather…
THE ART OF MAINTAINING YOUR AUTOMOBILE
Today’s vehicles are light-years better than the cars of old. There is much less maintenance needed now to drive our cars than before, and they almost seem maintenance free. But therein lies the problem. No matter how well made our cars are now compared to even just 20 years ago, the fact remains that […]
Auto Tune Ups Ham Lake
There is something about that feeling you get when you see the odometer of your car reach 100,000 miles. You should be proud of this milestone! Not only should hitting this mark make you proud, but it should also serve as a reminder that it may be time for your vehicle to have an auto tune up. Typically, most cars need an auto tune up around the 100,000 mile mark. To be sure, review your owner’s manual to check on their recommended maintenance schedule. If you are looking for a reliable auto shop in Ham Lake, MN that will take care of your automobile every step of the way, look no further than our team at Clark Automotive.
Mechanic Lino Lakes MN
It is unfortunate that today’s world has left a negative stigma on auto mechanics. The even more unfortunate reality is that these stigmas were created for a reason. Inflating prices, shotty work, and sleazy mechanics have really destroyed the perception of what used to be referred to as honest work. At Clark Automotive, we are your neighborhood mechanic in Lino Lakes, MN and we will give you honest work at fair prices.
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Ham Lake Auto Tune Ups
If you are hoping to keep your vehicle around for many years ahead, it is important for you to follow through on the recommended auto tune ups. Typically, auto tune ups should occur every 100,000 miles. Hitting the 100,000 mile mark is definitely a milestone, but there is still a lot more that you and your car can accomplish together if proper auto tune ups are done on your vehicle. If you are looking for a reliable auto repair shop in the Ham Lake, MN area, look no further than our auto mechanic team at Clark Automotive. Helping keep your vehicle in good working order is our specialty. All you need to do is continue to get your auto tune ups done on time!
Coon Rapids Brake Repair
When you sit down in your vehicle and go for a drive, how often do you think you use your brakes? Too many times to count, most would say. Brakes are a vital component to your car and an irreplaceable safety feature that keeps you from crashing into things or accelerating to an unsafe speed. At Clark Automotive, we feel like brakes are just as important as the wheels on your vehicle. If they aren’t working properly, you should not be driving your car! Instead, you should let our professionals at Clark Automotive, serving Coon Rapids, MN, take a look at your vehicle and get down to the root of the issue.
Pre-Purchase Inspection MN
When it comes to cars, purchasing used is a great move, unless you get a dud! When purchasing a brand new car, you instantly lose value the minute you drive your brand new car off of the lot. By purchasing used, you don’t lose as much value instantaneously as you do with a new car. However, if you have ever purchased a used vehicle, you always have a fear that the car may have an issue that you are not aware of. While most car dealers are trustworthy, it is critical that you bring your potential used vehicle to a reliable auto mechanic that can provide you with a pre-purchase inspection in MN. When it comes to a dedicated car inspection staff in Blaine, MN, look no further than our staff at Clark Automotive.
5 Steps in Finding a Great Car Mechanic
PART One: Think about what kind of a mechanic you want
Good 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.
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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