Mike's Auto Service
2010 5th Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560 218.236.0815

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The Heat is On (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

When the weather gets hot, some of the components of your vehicle are pushed to the limit.  Here are a few things to watch out for as the mercury climbs higher: Your vehicle's air conditioning...
Published on: May 26, 2024

Simple Answers from Mike's Auto Service in Moorhead: Winter Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:What is the benefit of winter tires?Mike's Auto Service Answer:This is a really good question. Most new vehicles in Moorhead come with all-season tires that work pretty w...
Published on: Aug 04, 2022

Are You Going Nuts? (Lug Nut Replacement)

If your vehicle has a few years on it, you've no doubt had your tires rotated a few times. That means, of course, that a technician has loosened the lug nuts (which hold the wheels on) to remove the w...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022

Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Mike's Auto Service

People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money.  When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022

Simple Answers from Mike's Auto Service for Moorhead: Tire Tread Depth

Question How can I tell when my tires are worn so much that they need to be replaced? Answer That is a very important question.  As we discuss the matter, keep in mind that one of the most imp...
Published on: Aug 27, 2021

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires Sold in Moorhead

New tires are a big ticket item for most Moorhead drivers. You're not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it'll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of cou...
Published on: Aug 19, 2021

Nailed It! (Tire Repairs)

We've all been there.  You park somewhere only to return and find one of your tires is flat; you've picked up a nail on the road.  You're hoping you can just have it patched and be on your w...
Published on: Dec 24, 2020

Selecting Tires

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Mike's Auto Service Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Func...
Published on: Nov 15, 2020