Windshield Wiper Maintenance Tips

  Being able to drive safely depends upon many factors, including being able to see clearly.  Now that it is back to school time it’s even more critical to be able to see any impending obstructions or Read More

Muddy but Fun – the CarX Crazy...

How to describe the fun CarX Crazy K race yesterday? Yes, it was fun. Yes, it was a bit challenging. Yes, I fell during the obstacles. Yes, I fell into a big hole of muddy water. Yes, it was hot, hot, hot. Did Read More

DWI Enforcer All-Stars” Honore...

NEWS RELEASE Doug Neville, Director of Communications CONTACT:Nathan Bowie  6512017571 nathan.bowie@state.mn.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     July 21, 2011 “DWI Enforcer All-Stars” Honored Read More

AC During Summer Months

During the warm summer months a typical driver will reach down and turn on the air conditioning system. Some drivers may be hesitant to do so though because they feel that it wastes more gasoline, which results Read More

What to Do About an Overheated Engin...

Perhaps one of the most terrifying scenarios when driving is seeing clouds of steam billow from the hood as the temp gauge needle slams into the red line. Chances are, it happens while you’re alone at night, Read More

Your Teen Behind the Wheel

Teenagers are dangerous enough when they’re on solid ground. Imagine what kind of havoc they can wreak at 45 mph! To calm your (and their) nerves, follow these tips on how to prepare your teen for his summer Read More

Tune in and Tune up

To extend the life of your car, it’s important to give it a preventative maintenance check, also referred to as a “tune-up.” Depending on your vehicle’s user manual, it is recommended to have a tune-up Read More

A/C Problems? Don’t Sweat it!

  For many people, a significant part of summer is embarking on road trips- whether to a neighboring state or (for the hardcore ones) cross-country. While there are many factors that can cause stress to a Read More

Get Road Ready for Summer Vacation

Warmer weather is fast approaching! Before you leave for that long awaited vacation ensure that your car is also ready to go on vacation!   Cooling system- Ensure that your coolant can handle the extra hea Read More

5 Tips for Better Performance

Driving isn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B; it’s also about knowing you’re safe while you get there and enjoying the drive along the way. You want to be confident that your car i Read More

Find an Automotive Brake Specialist ...

Most brake specialists recommend biannual brake inspections. Why so often? Because brakes experience a lot of wear. No one ever said stopping a moving vehicle was easy. The friction that is created each and eve Read More

What Every Driver Should Know About ...

An automotive battery is a large rechargeable battery that powers the electrical system of the modern vehicle. Often called SLI batteries by people in the know, they are responsible for starting, lighting, and Read More

10 Tips for Traveling with Children

Traveling with children means balancing safety with sanity. You might want to crawl into the backseat to prove how serious you are about that “drop you on the side of the road if you do that one more time Read More

Why Are Oil Changes Important?

Even the most inexperienced driver knows that engines have a lot of moving parts. If not properly lubricated, these moving parts begin to wear down as friction increases. A driver that does not have his oil cha Read More