Owning 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.
Few things can be more frustrating than arriving at your destination only to discover that your car won’t start. This may make plans difficult and leave you stranded, but before calling for assistance there are steps you can take yourself to diagnose and possibly resolve this problem – we will cover some troubleshooting tips in this blog post to get your vehicle running again! You always have the option of having us look at it for you.
Your car may eventually start breaking down and repairs could cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. Eventually you may need to replace items like window switches and door handles, making repairs costly overall. After considering both the cost of repairs and purchasing another vehicle, you have made a decision to let go of your car. Who buys cars that require mechanical repairs and how can you sell one with such issues? Here we discuss the optimal way of selling a vehicle that requires repair.
The alternator is a critical part of your car’s electrical system. The alternator converts the mechanical energy of your engine into electricity, which powers accessories such as headlights and air conditioners. Your vehicle will not be able to start or run if it doesn’t have an alternator. Here’s what you need to know regarding your alternator:
Clark Automotive is dedicated to fast, friendly, and honest auto maintenance and repair services. Every so often, it is good to remind our current customers and, perhaps more specifically, our potential customers of that commitment. The reason is fairly simple – there is a stereotype that auto mechanics take advantage of customers by creating problems and charging exorbitant prices to “fix” them. That has never been something that the team at Clark Automotive does, and in the age of the internet, where prospective customers
When you are looking for someone to repair your car, you likely have an idea of some of the qualities you need: honesty, responsiveness, affordability and the ability to communicate clearly. In addition, you also want to look for someone who has experience with many different types of vehicle repairs and has received training on fixing cars and trucks. One certification that you can keep your eye out for when you are looking for
When you want to get a haircut before a big event, do you trust just anyone to take scissors to your hair? How about when you’re sick? If you are trying to seek medical advice, do you go to your doctor or just find someone off the street? The idea that all auto repair shops in Blaine, Minnesota are created equal is just not true
A starter is an electrical motor that is connected to the battery. The job оf a starter is to set the engine (pistons, crankshaft, etc.) in motion when you turn the ignition switch on. Once the engine starts and is in motion, the job оf starter is done. If the starter goes bad, the engine will not crank properly when you turn the ignition key in or may not crank at all.
Trying to find the right mechanic for your vehicle repair needs now, and in the future, can be a difficult decision. There are lots of auto repair shops in Blaine, MN, so what is something that will help separate certain mechanics from the rest? Trustworthiness should be at the top of that list. When you are leaving your vehicle with a local mechanic, the expectation is that it will be well taken care of and that the recommendations are…
