Preventative Maintenance & What It Consists of
Preventative maintenance refers to the work that needs to be done on your car in order to maximize its life and performance. These tasks are preventative because they’re done before anything is wrong with your car, thus avoiding damage that would occur if they weren’t being performed regularly. There are short-term, seasonal, and long-term tasks […]
Oil Changes: Why They’re Important & How Often to Get Them
Oil changes are a part of regular vehicle maintenance, but some car owners tend to put this task off because they don’t understand its importance. While oil changes are relatively inexpensive and only need to be done every few months, bringing your car into the shop can seem like a hassle. Luckily, oil changes don’t […]
All About Those Brakes: Maintenance, Repair, & Replacement
Whether you’ve been hearing concerning noises when braking or you notice the pad is spongey when you press on it, it’s important to get your brakes inspected. Brakes are one of the most important safety features on your vehicle, so you want to make sure they’re always in good shape. When you bring your car […]
Recovering from Pothole Season: Knowing What Damages to Look for
We’ve gotten through the winter, so it’s time to see if your car has any damages from driving over some newly formed potholes. In a perfect world, we’d all have time to slow down and avoid a pothole, but many times, that isn’t the case. Here are some common damages that occur from potholes along […]
How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Shocks and Struts
With so many components to a car, it’s hard to know what parts need replacing and when. Even if you keep up with your normal maintenance tasks like oil changes or tire rotations, certain parts of your vehicle will need repair or replacing. Often times, people don’t know what needs fixing until their vehicle gives […]
Are Your Wheels Out of Alignment?
You’ve probably heard about how misalignment of the wheels is bad for your car and your tires, but how does it happen, and how do you know when to bring your car in? Wheels most commonly get out of alignment when sustaining a heavy impact like in a car accident or hitting a pothole. This […]
The Most Common Dashboard Warning Lights and What They Mean
We’re almost at the end of our annual Lights Off campaign, so it’s time we talk about what your dashboard warning lights mean! There are quite a few warning lights that can come on, but here are some of the most common lights and what they’re telling you: Battery light This is a red light […]
Why Choose Us? The Place Your Neighbors Trust
In Woodbury and the Twin Cities Metro area, there are various auto service centers to choose from when your vehicle needs repairs or maintenance. Whether it’s an oil change, a brake job, or transmission repair, Auto Works can get the job done. But, with so many service centers around, why choose us? When your vehicle […]
Transmission Repair: When to Bring Your Car in
A vehicle’s transmission is a complex gearbox that makes sure your engine is spinning at the correct rate for speeding up or slowing down. This system prevents the engine from getting overloaded and reduces fuel consumption while still getting enough power. One of the many services Auto Works offers is transmission repair and replacement, but […]