Northside Garage
211 26TH AVE N MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55411 | (612) 522-4246

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Northside Garage Technician Training Part 2

It’s very important to your service center to keep you happy and on the road.  You might be surprised at the amount of money service centers spend every year to make sure their technicians ...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

5 Tips for Buying Used in Minneapolis

Here are 5 tips from Northside Garage for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly....
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Busted in Minneapolis: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced.  But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024

5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the Northside Garage auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Minneapolis drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-maintained car does...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air.  Both are important, of course.  If you run out of f...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024