Albert Lea Auto Repair

Are you new to the world of off-road trail driving? Maybe you just purchased your first Jeep and now you want to see what all the hype is about. Well then, this is the article for you. I’m going to touch on a few key points and share some tips to get you out there having fun on the road less traveled. I’d like to help take some of the frustrations out of your travels and keep you moving on the trail having a great time. Read along and see if you are aware of these tricks for trail driving. On Trail TipsAiring down – This is simply letting air out of your tires to improve ride quality and traction by increasing the footprint of the tire. There is a bit of an art and science to it, but the short answer is getting your tires aired down to the 10-15 PSI range makes a dramatic difference on how the vehicle rides and how much control you will have off-road. See my article &l ... read more

This article might stir up a hornet’s nest of opinions, but it is an important question to consider. Does a person need to return to the dealer to get their vehicle serviced properly? Is there an advantage to dealer service over independent repair facilities? What can I or should I expect from both? What’s in my best interest as a vehicle owner? Today we will answer these questions and more. The opinions in this article will be based on my more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry working as an automotive technician, parts store manager, business owner, and vehicle owner. We all know what a dealership is, it’s the place where many go to buy a new ride or new to you used vehicle. It’s usually a big place with lots of windows, shiny new vehicles, and some used vehicles. They like to proudly display big well-lit brand specific signs out front. Let’s focus on the service departments of those car dealers. Typically, when you purchase a vehicl ... read more