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Certified Brake Repair Specialists in Blaine, MN

Thursday, 07 January 2021 17:20

Written by Robert Swedeen

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Certified Brake Repair Specialists in Blaine, MN Without well-functioning brakes, you are putting yourself and your family in danger every single time that you crank up your vehicle and go for a ride around Blaine, MN. Brakes are incredibly important for the safety of you and your vehicle, so it’s critical that you take action quickly when you believe your brakes may be in bad shape. Our ASE certified mechanics at Clark Automotive are brake repair specialists that can handle your repair or replacement needs in a timely manner.

When it comes to inspecting your brakes, we recommend that the brake system be inspected at least twice a year. This is typically done while your tires are being rotated. During this thorough brake inspection, we’ll evaluate every aspect of your brake system to ensure that it is in working order. Rather than waiting until you notice your brakes grinding, let our staff inspect your brake system regularly so that we can catch any potential damage to your brakes early. In turn, you’ll be confident every time you turn on your car that you and your family are safe.

Common Brake System Repairs

Our dedicated brake repair experts can handle it all when it comes to brake system repairs. Some of the most common brake system repairs that we regularly handle for our clients includes:

● Brake Pad & Shoes Replacement
● Wheel Bearings Replacement
● Lubrication of Backing Plate & Caliper Anchor
● Topping Off and Flushing of Brake Fluid
● Hydraulic System Adjustments
● Drums & Rotor Refinishing or Replacement

Thorough Brake Inspection

Since our ASE certified mechanics can only inspect your vehicle when it’s on our property, you have a responsibility as the vehicle owner to keep an eye out for signs that your brakes may be in bad shape. If your vehicle grinds and shakes as you come to a stop, you need to bring your vehicle into our shop. The most blatant sign that you need brake service is if your brake light turns on in the dashboard. Another sign that regularly occurs is if your brake pedal becomes depressed all the way to the floor. Loud, screeching noises when you brake means that our brake care is needed.

Don’t continue riding around Blaine, MN with bad brakes. Instead, let our certified brake repair specialists at Clark Automotive inspect your brake system and handle any repair or replacement needs that you may need. To schedule an appointment with our experienced crew, give us a call today at (763) 784-7944 or email info@clarkautomotiveblaine.com.

Trusted Second Opinion Auto Repair Shop in Blaine, MN

Tuesday, 27 October 2020 09:04

Written by Auto Repair Shop Blaine

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Trusted Second Opinion Auto Repair Shop - Complete Auto Services in Blaine Have you ever taken your vehicle to an auto repair shop in Blaine, MN and felt like the estimate that you received for the repairs was astronomical? The unfortunate news is that there are quite a few auto repair shops in the area that do charge outrageously for vehicle repair and maintenance services. So, if you are looking to get a second opinion from a trusted auto repair shop in the area, our dedicated team at Clark Automotive is here to help you every step of the way.

Honest Knowledgeable Mechanics

Our ASE certified mechanics build relationships with all of our clients built on honesty. Nothing gets under our skin more than hearing about people getting taken advantage of by auto repair shops. Far too often, auto repair shops recommend vehicle repairs that aren’t truly needed or charge extremely high costs for work that shouldn’t cost that much. If you have even the slightest hesitation when receiving an estimate from another auto repair shop, our dedicated staff will be happy to provide you with a trusted second opinion. Sometimes we find that the work recommended isn’t even needed at this time. Having experienced mechanics evaluate the estimate that you received is never a bad idea. Our second opinion will confirm whether or not the repairs recommended are accurate and ensure that you are not getting scammed.

Leave Confident in your Decision

When it comes to a major vehicle repair, you should always request a second opinion from another mechanic. The main reason is because you want to make sure that you are receiving a fair price on the work that is needed. What you’ll find after our team provides you with a trusted second opinion is that our repair prices are extremely competitive and the high-quality materials that we utilize simply cannot be matched by other auto repair shops in the area.

Vehicle repairs can be costly. They also sometimes can be completed in a more affordable way. If you are concerned about the price of your first repair estimate or if you are concerned that the recommended work may not actually be needed, it’s important that you seek a second opinion. At Clark Automotive, we take pride in being a trusted second opinion auto repair shop in Blaine, MN. To request a second opinion from our ASE certified mechanics, give us a call today at (763) 784-7944

Safe Vehicle Repair in Blaine, MN

Thursday, 15 October 2020 09:27

Written by Auto Repair Shop Blaine

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Safe Vehicle Repair in Blaine, MN - Contact-Less Dropoff and Pickup Options Available As our entire world adapts and changes to living life within a global pandemic, many of us begin to question our own health and safety wherever we go. Since public transportation has become increasingly more hazardous, our vehicles have become a safe haven to get us from one place or another. Now more than ever, our vehicles have become a vital component to our routine, and we cannot ignore the care and maintenance that they may need. So, if you are searching for a quality auto repair shop that is doing their part in ensuring your safety within your vehicle as well as during your visit, Clark Automotive in Blaine, MN is the right choice for you.

Treating You Like Family

It’s always been an expectation of ours to treat our customers as if they were family. We want the best for our family and, even in a pandemic, we continue to give our best to our customers. At Clark Automotive, there is no cutting corners or exclusions to doing our job. We treat you like family by putting your health and safety first and delivering a quality job on your vehicle.

Sterilized Loaners & Repaired Vehicles

While the same great, friendly service that you are used to is still present, we have added an additional service to ensure the health and safety of all of our customers. Our last order of business for every vehicle that comes to us is sterilizing the car before we ever return it to the customer. Additionally, many of our customers utilize our loaner vehicle service as we are working on their own vehicle. Don’t worry, those are sterilized prior to customer pickups as well! When you slide into your ride at Clark Automotive, you can be confident in our sterilization process.

Contact-less Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Speaking to our customers about the condition of their vehicle is a component of service that we take much pride in. Our certified technicians want all of our customers to understand everything that we are doing and be confident that they are getting the most out of their money. While the information and education to our customers does not change, we have changed the way that we deliver it. To ensure everyone’s safety, we conveniently provide a no contact drop off, no contact pickup and no contact payment options for our customers. This allows you to continue to be knowledgeable about any maintenance, repairs or inspections while still being safe and socially distanced.

If your vehicle is in need of repair or maintenance, don’t hesitate to give Clark Automotive in Blaine, MN a call today. For a safe vehicle repair, contact (763) 784-7944 and book your appointment today.

Commercial Vehicle Repair Center with Flexible Hours

Thursday, 04 October 2018 08:19

Written by Auto Repair Shop Blaine

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Commercial Vehicle Repair Center Blaine, MN Our business—Clark Automotive—is important to us. And we know that your business is important to you. Our goal is to merge these two facts. We want you to understand that your business is important to us and we hope to earn your trust by making our business important to you. If you own a business that relies on commercial vehicles for success, Clark Automotive can become your behind-the-scenes Most Valuable Player.

Our reputation for being one of the most reliable and professional automotive shops in Minnesota has been earned. We treat our customers as we want to be treated—with respect, honesty, a commitment to excellent service and flexibility. Our success relies on your trust in us, and when your business’s vehicles need maintenance and/or repair, you want to know that your auto service provider is trustworthy and competent. Clark Auto’s staff is committed to hiring and training our staff so that they understand how to complete repairs on a wide range of vehicles.

Experienced Commercial Vehicle Repair Shop

Servicing commercial vehicles is made easier because these vehicles tend to come from one manufacturer, allowing our technicians to deepen their understanding the makes and models in that manufacturer’s line. However, even if your commercial vehicles come from different manufacturers, we have the staff that possesses a diversity of knowledge to respond to virtually any vehicle’s maintenance needs.

Our service range is comprehensive. If your commercial vehicles happen to come with a quirk in their electrical systems or tend to develop leaks in their cabins, our staff has not only the training but the problem-solving skills to identify the causes of the issues. And once identified, our staff applies their extensive expertise to the problem and fixes it right the first time. We also understand that you may need your commercial vehicles serviced at times other than regular business hours. We offer flexible hours to our commercial customers to make finding a time for repairs easy.

Commercial vehicles are on the road a great deal. Vehicles that accumulate miles at a fast pace require regular oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and other aspects of routine maintenance. Many commercial vehicles also develop issues that fall outside the range of routine maintenance. Our staff is simply excellent determining the causes of problems and identifying the correct way of fixing them.

Flexible Hours for Commercial Vehicle Repair

Clark Automotive as a business has accumulated extensive experience in servicing commercial vehicles. The prospect of servicing your vehicles does not intimidate us; in fact, our system allows us to build efficiency not only into our repair process but into our management of multiple vehicles belonging to one company. Your business is important to you. It is also important to us. We offer flexible hours to make it easy for you to get your fleet repaired. For more information about our commercial vehicle service, call (763) 784-7944.

Fall Vehicle Check Ups

Saturday, 29 September 2018 09:16

Written by Auto Repair Shop Blaine

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Fall Vehicle Check Ups | ASE Certified Mechanic Blaine, MN 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 take a little time to have fall automotive maintenance done by a professional mechanic than risk having safety problems down the road? Your fall car care checklist should include things like a cooling system check up, oil and filter change, checking battery, brakes and tires.

Importance of Fall Automotive Maintenance

The importance of fall automotive preventive maintenance cannot be stressed too strongly. It is never good to be caught unprepared for the start of a Minnesota winter season. We all know far too well that conditions can take a turn for the worse without much notice. Finding out that you have poor tire traction, insufficient antifreeze or a dead battery can be very dangerous. Taking your vehicle for servicing at Clark Automotive can give you peace of mind in knowing that your car is prepared to hit the road for colorful leaves, apple orchards, football and everything else that make Minnesota a great place to be in the fall.

Autumn Car Care Check List

Clark Automotive has you covered with a complete understanding of what can and should be done to ensure worry free driving the rest of this year and into the next. Every vehicle is different. Your owner’s manual should have several items listed for recommended services to winterize your car, van, pickup or SUV. Depending on the make, model, age and condition of your vehicle, your autumn car care checklist may look something like this…

Check to make sure all filters are clean. Have our mechanic replace any dirty filter to ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
Change the oil and replace with the type of oil that is recommended for your individual vehicle for winter driving conditions.
Look for tread wear on all four of the vehicle tires. A good mechanic will check for uneven wearing, proper tire pressure and signs of damage. Rotate or replace tires as recommended.
Repair engine performance issues that can become worse in cold weather. Drivability problems like slow starts, sputtering, stalling or poor idling conditions should be repaired by a certified auto technician.
Cooling system should be flushed and filled using the proper mixture of anti-freeze and water as recommended. A trusted auto mechanic should inspect the belts, hoses, clamps and radiator cap for tightness.
Evaluate the heater and defroster for passenger comfort and driver visibility.
Run a professional equipment test on the battery to check for weakness, corrosion or poor connection. Replace if needed.
Inspect all vehicle lights and replace worn windshield wipers.
Carry emergency supplies in your car to ensure your safety until help can arrive. Kits may include gloves, boots, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit, snacks, water, kitty litter, jumper cable and flares.

ASE Certified Auto Mechanics Blaine, MN

Clark Automotive is a full service auto repair and maintenance shop. As a certified auto mechanic, our technicians can provide you with professional assistance with items on your autumn car care checklist. Call (763) 784-7944 today to schedule an appointment for a fall vehicle check up, manufacturer’s recommended services and quality repairs for a safe driving experience.