Braking in the Winter: Snow and Ice Safety Tips for Your Vehicle

As winter weather ravages the region, cars sliding across the road contribute to car crashes. Slippery roads and hazardous conditions make the standard commute to work dangerous. However, there are several things you can do to ensure your vehicle is prepared for winter weather, such as investing in brake repair.

Why You Should Never Ignore Brake Trouble

Brake problems are serious business, and the need for brake repair shouldn’t be ignored. According to Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, 5% of the car crashes that occur each year in the U.S. are caused by brake failure. If you’re experiencing any type of problem with your brakes, it’s time

Weird & Surprising Auto Laws from across the Country

We’re all too familiar with parking and speeding tickets… but did you know it’s illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head in Minnesota? The auto repair experts at AM-PM Automotive Repair are here to keep you informed and keep your vehicle safe – give us a

3 Cat Litter Auto Myths – True or False?

Kitty litter often makes an appearance in lists for auto emergency kits or winter safety tips – but why is this strange “tool” so popular? What is it for? Does it really work? Here, we address three “myths” about cat litter to help you stay safe on slick winter roads

Putting together your Auto Emergency Kit

No matter how carefully you drive, emergencies happen. Whether it’s an inconvenient flat tire, a bad car accident, or unpredictable weather, the last thing you want is to be stuck unprepared, stranded on the side of the road. And while emergencies may be inevitable, you can be ready to handle

Defensive Driving for Safety on the Road in White Bear Lake

Being a safe driver is a great place to start when it comes to avoiding accidents, but driving defensively takes road safety to a whole new level. We’ve compiled a few defensive driving tips to help you stay safer on the road, avoid accidents, and have a more pleasant driving

AM-PM Auto Repair: Winter Checklist in White Bear Lake

While it’s recommended you visit an auto service to have maintenance performed on your vehicle every 3 months, there’s plenty of simple, minor maintenance items you can manage yourself to ensure a healthy vehicle. We’ve broken down a checklist that allows you to inspect something minor on your car for

AM-PM Auto Repair Tip: An Emergency Kit? Preposterous!

So here we are in the thick of summer. You can wear a t-shirt all through the night without getting cold, blockbuster action movies are being released every weekend, and you’re probably gearing up for an all-American road trip if you haven’t already. While you’re packing your vehicle and getting

AM-PM Auto Repair Tips: Safety First

A vehicle is the second largest investment one can make, next to a home. But all too often, the idea of trading in your old ride for an updated, newer version seems like a great idea. The temptation comes from multiple sources—commercials, billboards, newspaper ads, even seeing other cars driving