Avoiding Unnecessary Auto Repair Service

It’s a necessary part of life – auto repair service. Most of us rely on cars to get us from Point A to Point B, so it’s inevitable that our beloved car will have to go into the shop because it needs new tires, new brakes or some other type of repair work. As an auto repair service serving Valley Place, we have a few suggestions on how to keep your car safely on the road. 

One of the best things you can do for your car is to keep all of your car’s fluids topped off and free of contamination. Having the right amount of fluids in your engine, such as oil, can help to keep it running smoothly. If an engine doesn’t have the correct amount of fluids in it, it could seize and cause a whole slew of expensive problems. That would definitely require a visit to an auto repair service like ours!

Good tires are a key part of keeping your car driving smoothly, so make sure they are properly inflated. Also, keep an eye on the tire’s treads. If they are starting to look worn down, take them to an auto repair service like Auto Electric right away. We will inspect them to see if you need new ones or if the tires simply need to be rotated.

Two other parts of your car to keep an eye on are your belts and hoses. They should be checked for fraying, cracks and exposed threads. These are two parts that your car definitely relies on to keep running, so it is imperative that they are in good shape. The last thing you need is for your car to be broken down on the side of the road because a belt has snapped or a hose has broken.

For more information on our auto repair service serving Valley Place, call Auto Electric at 763-537-1221 or Schedule an Appointment.

Spring time maintenance tips for your Twin Cities auto!

Tips from Auto Electric for a Minneapolis Spring

Spring is officially here! And it's the time to reward your car for such a harsh winter. One thorough wash and all that remains of salt and grime is literally washed away. You can now make space in your car for warmer weather items and take out the Twin Cities Automotive winter survival kit (ice scraper, 4 sets of gloves, chains, heavy boots and whatever else you needed) and store it until 'til next season.

Now it's time to get under the hood a little. Some preparation now will help ensure that your warm weather driving plans go as smoothly as you envision then now.And if your "check engine" light is on don't ignore it!

• Have hard starts, rough idling, stalling, etc.corrected before extreme temps sets in.
• Flush and refill the cooling system (radiator) according to the service manual's recommendations.
• Read the owner's manual and follow the recommended service schedules.
• Level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically.
• Avoid jackrabbit starts
• Make sure you have the right amount of air pressure in your tires, including the spare. Always check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
• Have leaky tires fixed ASAP
• Change your air filter
• Get worn out spark plugs replaced
• Use high-quality synthetic motor oils change the oil and oil filter as specified in owner's manual. (Properly dispose of used oil.)
• Inspect all lights and bulbs; replace burned out bulbs.
• Replace worn wiper blades and keep plenty of washer solvent on hand to combat summer's dust and insects.

For any of these that you can't do yourself give Auto Electric a call. 763.537.1221 Auto Electric & Full Service Auto Repair is a full-service auto electric repair company operating out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Are You a Happy Auto Electric Customer?

If you're a happy and satisfied Auto Electric Full Service Auto Repair customer, we would love to hear from you! We were wondering if you could do us a favor and leave some positive reviews for us at a few different online review sites? We even made the job easy for you: below are links to two of the most popular review sites on the Web right now.

The thing is, nothing compares to word-of-mouth recommendations when it comes to marketing and advertising. Most of our business comes from these recommendations, and we are sure you've asked friends and family for recommendations when you've needed services like auto repair, home remodeling, where to get the best hair cut... even the best places to eat in your area! We could spend thousands of dollars a month on TV ads, radio ads and magazine ads but we still couldn't get as many new customers as word-of-mouth recommendations.

So if you were happy with Auto Electric's service and repairs, we would love to hear all about it. What did we do right? What was the best part of the process? Was there a particular staff member who stood out from everyone else when it came to customer service and making you happy? Were the repairs done to your liking?

Here are a few links to some online review sites to get you started:

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And, of course, any time you need auto electric repair for your car, give us a call at (763) 537-1221, or you can contact us online for more information. Either way, we are happy to help with whatever you need. One of our knowledgeable staff members can answer any questions you have, address any of your concerns or schedule an appointment for you.