Pitfalls of Delaying Routine Maintenance
With the economy the way it is, it’s easy to justify passing on routine maintenance. While it may seem like you’re saving money by not visiting our local White Bear Lake auto service, the truth is the longer you delay routine maintenance, the more damage is being done to vital
... continue reading.Warning Lights: What They Mean For Your Car
We have all been there – starting up the car to see a flashing yellow or red symbol on the dashboard. Before you panic over an unfamiliar symbol, there are some simple steps you can take to address these common warning lights: Battery/Charging Alert – This symbol indicates that the
... continue reading.5 Myths about Auto Repair
We understand what it’s like to be on the customer’s side of the counter. We’ve been there plenty of times at the doctor, dentist, or somewhere as simple as a gas station. We know what it’s like to be unsure of the service or product we are paying for. The
... continue reading.What is ASE and Why is it Important to You?
Finding a talented, trustworthy White Bear Lake transmission mechanic isn’t as hard as you think. You’ve probably heard the term ASE before and have seen the blue ASE logo in our shop’s window, but do you know what it stands for? Our team at Nightingale Transmissions would like to teach
... continue reading.Finalist for the 2013 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics
At AM-PM Automotive, we decided long ago that we didn’t just want to fix cars in a shop on Scheuneman Road in White Bear Lake – we wanted to be part of a community. We like to say that “we live here, we love it here and we hope it
... continue reading.Preparing Your Car for Cold Weather
Fall is here and it’ll be snowing in White Bear Lake before you know it. If you aren’t preparing your car for the changing weather already, you may experience complications sooner than you think. Our team at AMPM Automotive Repair has partnered up with the Monday Morning Mechanic to bring
... continue reading.6 Back to School Driving Tips for Teens
September marks the beginning of a new school year and, while students are getting acquainted with their new classmates, a new crop of teen drivers will be on the road in White Bear Lake. We’re taking a break from our preventive maintenance tips to teach you or your teen how
... continue reading.Start saving money with a wheel alignment!
Does your steering wheel vibrate while you’re driving? Do you notice your car drifting to the side of the lane making you really concentrate on driving straight? These are signs that you are could need a wheel alignment, a maintenance service that has plenty of benefits to keep you on
... continue reading.7 Ways You Can Improve Your MPG This Summer
Summer time is the best season for the outdoorsman and the hardest season for the car owner—rising temperatures means rising gas prices. Here are some tips to keep your wallet happy this summer rather than feeling the pain at the pump. The next time you have your oil changed, have
... continue reading.The Four-Stroke Power Cycle
What is your car’s RPM measurement when idling in neutral? How about when you are cruising at 35 mph? 50 mph? Did you know that if your RPM measurement is not consistent, you could be blindly wasting money every time you fill up at the gas station! Paying attention to
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