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Fall Care for your Car

  In the fall, there are several things you should do to help keep your vehicle operating efficiently. You will want to make sure that your vehicle is always brought in for proper maintenance inspections and checks. These tasks that need to be performed can range...

Noises from your Vehicle

  Noises coming from your vehicle can be a sign of an issue or something more serious with it. When this happens, you will want to make sure you bring the vehicle in so we can properly inspect it. Usually a bumper to bumper inspection will help to identify any or...

Check The Fluid Levels This Fall

  When you want to drive your vehicle, you will want to check the fluid levels for it. Doing so will help keep it operating the best that it can be. The fluids are each designed to assistant for different parts and components of your vehicle. The brake fluid will...

Inspect the Lights for your Car

  The lights are an important feature for your vehicle because they help to improve your safety when you drive. This is because the lights will help you to see the road ahead of you. By doing so, you will notice any animals, people, traffic, or other objects that...

Brake Care for your Vehicle

  The brake system for your vehicle should be inspected on a regular basis. Doing so can help ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition, as are the brakes. If you notice any issues, make sure that you schedule an appointment. These issues can be anything...

Prolonging the Life of the Tires

  The tires of your vehicle are important. They are the only part that will connect the vehicle you are driving to the surface of the road. If there is an issue with the tires, make sure that you bring the vehicle in for an inspection as soon as you can. We will...

Keeping your Vehicle in Proper Condition

  Owning a vehicle takes a lot of time and responsibility for taking care of it. You will always want it to be in the most ideal condition that it can be. This should include making sure you bring the vehicle in for regular maintenance inspections. When we...

Inspect the Tires with Care

  Having the vehicle inspected and regular maintenance done is important. You will want to follow the recommended schedule for you make and model of vehicle. If you are not sure how often you should bring the vehicle in, make sure to contact us. We can look at...

Proper Summer Car Inspections

  When you own a vehicle, you will want to ensure that it is properly maintained at all times. We can also advise you on the schedule if you are not sure how often certain maintenance tasks should be done. Checking in the owner’s manual can also be beneficial for...

Proper Driving Helps your Car

  Driving during the summer can cause some wear and tear to your vehicle. This could include a battery that fails. The heat of the summer can do more damage to the battery than the colder winter does. If the vehicle is getting difficult to start, there could be...

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Cottage Grove

651-458-5158
8799 E Point Douglas Rd S
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-5PM

Maplewood

651-578-0885
275 Century Ave N
Monday-Friday: 8AM-6PM

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