Posts in "Maintenance Services"

When To Make The Decision To Sell Your Vehicle Due To Extensive Repairs

When To Make The Decision To Sell Your Vehicle Due To Extensive RepairsOwning a vehicle comes with a host of responsibilities, including regular maintenance and occasional repairs. However, there comes a point when the cost of repairs outweighs the value of your vehicle. At Clark Automotive in Blaine, MN, we understand that making the decision to sell your vehicle due to extensive repair needs can be a tough one. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors to consider when facing this dilemma and how our experts can guide you through the process.

Assessing Car Repair Costs: When your vehicle starts demanding frequent and costly repairs, it’s important to evaluate the total repair costs against the current value of your vehicle. If the repairs are projected to cost more than the car’s worth, it might be time to consider other options.

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Hitting The Roads Safely With Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections

Hitting The Roads Safely With Comprehensive Vehicle InspectionsEnsuring the safety and reliability of your vehicle is essential for a smooth and worry-free driving experience. At Clark Automotive in Blaine, we take road safety seriously, offering comprehensive vehicle inspection services to keep your car in top-notch condition. Our team of highly skilled technicians is committed to identifying potential issues early on and providing effective solutions to keep you safe on the road. In this blog post, we’ll explore how our thorough vehicle inspections can enhance road safety and save you from unexpected troubles.

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The Importance Of Brake Inspections

The Importance Of Brake InspectionsMaintaining and properly operating the brakes system of your car is vitally important to keeping it safe to drive in various circumstances. When concerns or potential issues arise, make sure that they are addressed as quickly as possible by inspecting your vehicle immediately. Braking systems that have failed must be repaired immediately.

An average car owner may not fully comprehend how a vehicle’s brake system

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Car Battery Maintenance Tips For The Winter Season

Car Battery Maintenance Tips For The Winter SeasonMinnesotans are used to dealing with the snow and ice that comes each winter season. Oftentimes, motorists prepare their cars with tire chains or switch tires altogether to their winter season treads. Snow brushes and ice scrapers are conveniently mounted in the trunks. But what about some preventative maintenance on your vehicle? When was the last time that you had your vehicle’s battery checked for efficiency? Cold weather has a negative effect on your vehicle’s battery, enough so that you can be stranded anywhere at any time.

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Top Five Mechanical Problems Cars Experience During Minnesota Winters

Top Five Mechanical Problems Cars Experience During Minnesota Winters

Minnesotans are no stranger to harsh winters and deep snows. Even still, there is something that is amazing and mesmerizing about the first flakes of snow falling in the winter. As we have already seen snow this season, this serves as a last-minute reminder to ensure your car’s maintenance is up to date. We, at Clark Automotive in Blaine, have put together the top five issues that we see year after year.

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Importance Of Routine Vehicle Maintenance

Importance Of Routine Vehicle Maintenance Anyone who is knowledgeable about automobiles–from your amazing local mechanic to a sales representative at an auto dealership to a neighbor who does work on his own car and can fix anything–will tell you that periodic maintenance is the key to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and reliably. One of the reasons our automobiles need unscheduled maintenance is that it can be difficult to keep up with the scheduled maintenance recommended by your vehicles’ manufacturers. Clark Automotive has made a name for us by helping our clients with the routine maintenance needed to keep your car in good shape

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Tips For A Healthy Transmission

Tips For A Healthy TransmissionA healthy transmission makes for a happy driver. Not only do you want to avoid expensive transmission repairs, but you can extend the life and improve the drivability of your car by taking good care of your transmission. There are many ways to help take care of your transmission or detect a transmission repair early on.

Just like your engine oil, transmission fluid should be replaced at regular intervals. It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the level and condition of your transmission fluid to stay ahead of potential wear or damage from old or low transmission fluid. In most cars, you can do this by locating the transmission fluid dipstick, which should look like your engine oil dipstick. Low or dirty transmission fluid can cause a host of problems, so it’s best to schedule a transmission service with your technician

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Importance Of Preventative Maintenance For Your Vehicle

Importance Of Preventative Maintenance For Your VehicleOil changes, tire rotations and regular tune ups are examples of preventative maintenance for your vehicle that can prevent major car problems down the road. If you make these small investments in your car, then over time you can expect to save money on more serious repairs. It is also important to have your vehicle serviced by a certified technician so that small and manageable problems do not turn into larger (more expensive) ones. Clark Automotive is a full-service car repair shop in Blaine, MN, that can help you with preventative maintenance so that you can enjoy your vehicle for many years to come!

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Car And Truck Battery Testing And Replacement

Car And Truck Battery Testing And ReplacementThe staff of Clark Automotive takes pride in being able to fix automotive problems that stump other auto repair shops, and we also take pride in taking care of the basics, such as tire rotation, brake repair and replacement, and issues with climate control (heat and air conditioning). One of those basics, which often gets overlooked by automobile owners, is your vehicle’s battery. A good car battery will last many years, but not all vehicles are equipped with really good batteries. A battery of lesser quality will begin to falter sooner than its higher quality competition. Clark Automotive can test the strength of your battery

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Keeping Up With Preventative Maintenance For Your Vehicle

Keeping Up With Preventative Maintenance For Your VehicleYou rely on your vehicle to get you everywhere. You need it to run smoothly and run for a long time. If you’re not staying on top of these six services, though, your car may not be getting the attention it needs to live its longest life. Find out what these preventative maintenance services are and how they can help your car live its longest, most cost-efficient life!

Motor oil lubricates the engine, keeps your vehicle from overheating, and basically helps your engine run as it should. Naturally, this oil gets dirty over time. Follow the specifications set by your vehicle manufacturer

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