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Why You Should Maintain Your Vehicle Regularly [Infographic]

At AAMCO of Minnesota, we believe that proper scheduled maintenance and attentiveness to your vehicle’s history and performance will save you a lot of money and peace of mind over the long term. This handy little infographic will compare lifetime maintenance costs vs the costs of repair.

What’s Wrong WIth My Muffler

Muffler On The Fritz? Muffler repairs and replacements are a common service every auto shop is familiar with addressing. If you own a vehicle, there will certainly come a day when you notice your muffler isn’t performing the way it should. The main reason that this...

Wet & Icy Weather Driving Tips

Do You Know How To Stay Safe in Wet or Icy Conditions? It is easy to assume that a good set of tires means your car is in perfect shape for driving on snowy, wet, or icy roads. This is not necessarily the case. While having tires in a great condition is ideal, they...

5 Services Your Car May Need Now

Regular Car Maintenence In the grand scale of life, regular car maintenance tends to fall by the wayside when other issues pop up. The kids are back to school, the holidays are quickly approaching again, and the last thing on your mind is the state of your car. But,...

When To Replace Your Car’s Air Filter

Is It Time for a New Air Filter? A car’s engine is a complicated machine. Engines have evolved a lot over the years and have become more intricate and complicating. One thing has remained the same: your engine requires air and gasoline in the combustion chamber to...

Why Won’t My Car Start?

You Put Your Key in the Ignition And...Nothing You’re already running late for work only to discover your vehicle won’t start. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to figure out why you can’t get your car started let alone being late to your important...

Don’t Wait! Top 4 Minnesota Road Trip Destinations

It’s Time for a Summer Road Trip! We love a good road trip, don’t you? We don’t want to alarm you but summer is nearly over and if you haven’t made the most of the season yet now is the perfect time to hop in the car and take in the sights. Minnesota is...

Your Serpentine Belt – What Is It & What Does It Do?

An S-Belt Connects Many of Your Car's Essential Components A serpentine belt (or s-belt for short) is a rather inexpensive part that is absolutely essential to your vehicle's overall operation. The belt is named serpentine belt because it is a long belt that "snakes"...

6 Car Care Myths vs Reality

A Tale As Old As Time.... We’ve all heard the stories about how grandpa got 200,000 miles out of his Cadillac, over the years these car stories start to take on a life of their own. While some advice is time tried and true, it’s always good to be cautious about what...

What You Need to Know About Getting a Transmission Fluid Flush

What Is Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid allows the parts within your car's transmission to move smoothly and keep from grinding down against each other. Transmission fluid also helps to keep the different parts of your transmission cool. Shifting mechanical...

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Guide on Maintaining Your Vehicle for Top Resell Value

Planning to sell your car? Whether or not you plan to sell your car after a few years or not, it’s helpful to keep up with a regular maintenance schedule. However, if you plan to sell your car, keeping good records to show you’ve maintained your car well for as long...

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If your car’s air conditioning turns warm by the time you get to the grocery store, it can be as frustrating as it is uncomfortable. When it’s time to start thinking about an AC repair, there are a few steps you can take ahead of scheduling an appointment with your...