With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service at Northside Garage, so most Minneapolis drivers don’t even have to think about it. And most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need…
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR’S INTERIOR IN SUMMER

By Abigail Bassett Summer is upon us, and the streets are heating up. That means it’s time to prep your car for the hottest time of year. Of course you should perform all the regular summer maintenance, including checking and swapping tires,…
SAFELY STORING AND USING AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS AT HOME

By Christa Hogan Stop and think about the number of fluids your vehicle needs to function properly: motor oil, windshield washer fluid, transmission and brake fluids, antifreeze, etc. Now consider the other fluids used in automotive DIY repairs, including solvents like…
6 SIGNS THAT YOU NEED NEW WINDSHIELD WIPERS

By Angela Tague It’s evening. You hop in the car to drive home, turn on the headlights, and give the windshield-wiper knob a turn. But all you see are streaks and smudges, reducing your visibility and safety. Yikes! If you notice…