Coon Rapids Auto Repair

Is rust proofing need in cold county ? We say yes !!   If you live in the north salt belt or care a lot about your vehicle you probably will maintain your vehicle by doing the factory scheduled maintenance. But sometimes we are forgetting about is to protect your vehicle by washing and waxing (seal coat) your vehicle often. Keeping a clean vehicle will help maintain the paint and value of your vehicle. Follow directions on what method you decide. I recommend washing is often as needed but to put a sealer on a minimum of twice per year. Also note if you are lucky enough to park in a garage or out of the sun do so, that will help keep your vehicle nicer longer as the suns ultraviolet rays eat at your cars plastic and rubber components. Keep rodents like mice out of your vehicle by using mint spray and dryer sheets. Contact Minnesota Automotive for the best advise on your vehicle. Our we forgetting about rustproofing ?   If you live in a cold weather state where they ... read more

Why should we maintain our vehicle the second larges purchase we make for most of us ?   If we buy new or used we want, well most of us want our vehicles to be safe, clean and well maintained. Do you buy an extended warranty or not ? Warranty companies are for profit company’s and betting you don’t have an issue. Also they will be looking for you the vehicle owner not to maintain your vehicle so voids there warranty.   In a perfect world we do everything buy the book of maintenance and repairs to keep our vehicle ready to drive and safe. That's easier said then done as that is clear as mud on how to maintain our vehicles now days. New vehicles manufacturers are less clear about how to do this then ever before. The reason why this is going on is a war of less scheduled maintenance for lower cost of ownership. This is a selling point when the vehicle is new. Some 70% of new vehicle buyers sell or trade in the vehicle before the vehicle make ... read more

Vehicle maintenance is not optional if you want to be safe and keep others safe on the road. As our new vehicles get safer with new technology, we still need to do the basics to protect our loved ones, which is our second-largest investment for most people. Simple things that should be looked at are: daily checks, weekly checks, monthly checks, and yearly checks on vehicles.    Daily vehicle check: Do a walk around and look at the tires. Are they low on air pressure? Make sure all exterior lights are working. Most new vehicles will tell you if you have an issue with that on your instrument cluster, but not all the time, so it’s a good idea to check manually. Weekly checks Look for leaking fluids; look under your vehicle for loose or hanging trim pieces. If your vehicle is older, it is a good idea to open the hood to check your fluid levels. Check your oil, anti-freeze windshield washer fluid, and other fluids. Monthly checks If you're not doing a weekly che ... read more