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Is Your A/C Keeping You Cool?

Don't let your car's faulty air conditioning system bring you down this summer. Schedule an appointment with AAMCO Minnesota to fix up your car air conditioning.

3 Tips For Summertime Car Care

Summertime car maintenance is probably the last thing on your mind but it shouldn't be. Discover how to take care of your car this summer with these 3 tips.

Is it Time To Replace Your Alternator?

Is Your Car Alternator Starting To Fail? What Is An Alternator? The alternator in your car generates the electrical power in your vehicle while the engine is running. While the engine runs, the alternator charges your battery and supplies the car with electric power...

Is It Time To See The Transmission Experts in Minneapolis?

Signs Your Vehicle Needs Transmission Repair While it may come sooner for certain vehicles than others, if you drive your car long enough, eventually it will need a transmission repair. This could mean service and preventative maintenance, a complete rebuild, or a...

Timing Belts vs Timing Chains

Timing Belts & Timing Chains...What's The Difference? At AAMCO Minnesota, one of the most frequently asked questions we get each week is about replacing timing belts and chains for cars and trucks. Depending on your car or truck's engine, you either have a timing belt...

Spark Plugs 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Your Car’s Spark Plugs

So...What Are Spark Plugs? For the less mechanically-inclined among us, spark plugs are a ubiquitous car term used in movies as a major plot point – “Yes sir, your spark plugs are bad, that’s why your engine didn’t start and you had to miss your wedding.” Due to the...

What Steering Wheel Noises Mean When Turning at Different Speeds

Learn why your car make that odd noise while turning your steering wheel at low, moderate, or high speeds. Noises such as clicking, creaking, popping, clunking, crunching, or shaking are a definite cause for concern.

All Things Hybrid Vehicles [Infographic]

Understanding Your Hybrid VehicleThe trend of driving cleaner vehicles and helping the environment is growing and with that growth, the popularity of hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles use a combination of a gas-powered engine and an electric motor to propel the vehicle...

Winter Car Care Myths & Tips

Winter Car Care...Brrr! Everyone you meet has their own need to know car care tips when it comes to winter or frigid, cold temperatures. While there are a lot of great tips floating around, there are just as many myths cluttering the conversation. How do you know...

Tips To Maintain Your Older Car

Older Car? No Problem! There are those of us who prefer our older car to a brand new car. You’ve been driving your car for 10 years, it has been with you on your family vacations, dropped your kids off for the first day of school, and gets you from point A to point B...

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Our mission is to provide the best auto repair and maintenance in Minnesota. With 4 convenient locations and nearly 50 years in business, you can count on your locally-owned Minnesota AAMCO Center to provide expert transmission repair, brake service, tune-ups, oil and filter changes, electrical system repair, fluid service, and much more for your car, truck, or SUV.

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4 Questions to Find the Best Minneapolis Auto Repair

Finding the right mechanic is tough. You want to know they’re doing a great job on your car but you can’t always pay an arm and a leg either. How do you find a mechanic who knows what to do but won’t charge a fortune? While we certainly recommend the mechanics at any...

What is a CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission?

You’ve heard of manual transmissions and automatic transmissions – but what about continuously variable transmissions? Believe it or not, CVTs are not new, though they are recently gaining in popularity. CVTs come with a lot of benefits, especially for drivers who...