Precision Auto Repair | Albertville, Minnesota

info on common car care problems, maintenance and repairs

Is it time for an air filter check and change in your vehicle? | Albertville Auto Repair

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Is it time for an air filter check and change in your vehicle?  Some symptoms of a dirty or clogged air filter are: 
  • Engine misfires 
  • Poor acceleration 
  • Hard starts 
  • Black smoke from tailpipe
  • Reduced gas mileage 
The dirty air filter restricts the air supply to the engine causing unburned fuel to form a soot residue that accumulates on the spark plug. How often should I change my car’s air filter?  Vehicle manufacturers vary on how often you air filter should be changed, but if your car is exhibiting any of the symptoms above, it’s time to have it inspected. You candors it yourself if you’d like, or have us take a look at it for you. Your air filter should be close to white in color. If it is grey and/or filled with debris, it’s time for it to be replaced. Proper maintenance of your vehicle (including your air filter), means fewer unscheduled and unanticipated repairs and expenses. Download our digital app at http://bit.ly/precisionautoapp for additional savings, coupons, deals and more, including our 2021 Seasonal Savings Card (receive $25 off any service once during each season of the year).  

2020 Seasonal Savings Card Alert!

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As 2020 comes to a close (thankfully), our customers have a couple of weeks left to use their 2020 Seasonal Savings Cards. Our Seasonal Savings Cards allow each customer to get $25 off any service once each quarter or “season”, and this year’s card expires on 12/30/20.  Not to worry, though, because our our current 2020 card is live in our app now(download here: http://bit.ly/precisionautoapp  ) and you can download our new 2021 card on January 1, 2021!   Plus, here’s a reminder that you earn a point for every dollar you spend in our shop, redeemable for discounts on services with us (redeemable through the app).  

Haulmark Low Hauler Two Place Motorcycle Trailer for Rent in Albertville, Minnesota

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We have a Hallmark Low Hauler Two Place Motorcycle Trailer available for rent by the week for $400/week. It is available from April – October, and is loaded in Albertville, Minnesota. The trailer has four new Goodyear Marathon Trailer tires, a full size spare tire, wheel chocks, jack, and wrench included with rental. It has been updated with self loading Condor wheel chocks which allow you to load your bikes in minutes. Tows very nice –  requires a 2 5/16 ball. Rental is $400.00 per week (Available April-October). Please contact Rob Rich at Precision Auto Repair if you are interested in renting.  763-497-1677

Spring Auto Care in Minnesota

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Honestly, when our driveways are lined with several feet of snow from one end to the other and it’s below zero, it’s hard to believe that spring will eventually show up in Minnesota, but I promise it well. When? I can’t really say. After a long winter like this one has shaped up to be, when spring rolls around you’ll be ready to hit the road for all kinds of adventures. Camping, trips to the cabin, road trips for student sporting events, you name it. Here at Precision Auto Repair in Albertville, we want you to be ready to hit the road.  Safely. This winter will have been hard on your car, so the best thing to do is to get your routine maintenance in BEFORE the first signs of spring arrive. We have a great tool called a digital inspection report, and it allows us to assess every system in your car, and give you an honest and non-salesy evaluation of everything from your brakes, fluids, shocks and engine.  We use a system of green, yellow and red lights to help you understand what is urgent and what is not. Green means good, no repairs needed. Yellow means caution, something is showing signs of wear and tear and will likely need maintenance, replacement or repair in the near future, and red, of course, means stop. Something is wrong and it should be fixed now. The digital inspection report is great, because it helps us provide you with good information about your car, and then you can make decisions based on your own situation and what is red, green or yellow, and decide which repairs or maintenance to do now and which to do later. Our customers rave about the digital inspection report, and we like it, too. It makes us feel more like your partner than a sales “guy”, and that’s good for our relationships with our customers, and good for business. Here are some after winter car care tips to help get your car in shape for spring!  
  1. Change your oil and oil filter.
  2. Check your fluids.
  3. Replace your wiper blades.
  4. Check your charging system.
  5. Fix your windshield.
  6. Check your lighting.
  7. Lubricate your chassis parts.
  8. Check your belts and hoses.
  9. Check your filters.
  10. Check your tires. Remember we have our annual spring tire sale starting in April!