Maine’s winter weather is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your car. Car winterization includes both preventative maintenance to keep you safe on the road as well as emergency planning in case something goes wrong. Here are our 7 tips for winterizing your car. 1. Get Your Coolant Checked Coolant lubricates your car’s moving …

Transmission maintenance helps keep your car running smoothly, often extending the life of both your transmission and engine. More importantly, it can save you a ton of money. Did you know that replacing your transmission is one of the most costly repairs you’ll ever make on your vehicle? Depending on your make and model, these expensive transmission repairs and replacements …

Maine winters are beautiful, but it’s no secret that cold weather and salt can be harmful to your brakes. The colder months are just around the corner, so it’s a good idea to make sure that your car’s brakes are in tip-top shape to keep your vehicle driving safely. You never want to be caught in a situation where your …

Whenever you bought your first vehicle, its fairly likely you were told that it wasn’t all just fun and games. Despite the freedom a car would give you, owning one is exactly like any other major life decision – it comes with a lot of responsibility that cannot be overlooked. Maintaining and repairing your vehicle is one of the responsibilities …

For all vehicle owners reading this, we at Berube’s Complete Auto Care have taken it upon ourselves to compile and share a few tips that will help you identify engine-related problems in your vehicle. Ideally, you’ll identify the issues early – before they potentially compound into serious (and costly) repairs. While some of these things may be considered obvious, you’d …

We use search engines like Google everyday. One of the more popular trends in recent years is asking Google a question. For example, if you need a professional mechanic to take a look at your vehicle, you might Google “what’s the best car repair near me?” Here at Berube’s, we may be a little biased because we’re proud of our …

Looking for the best auto mechanic in Maine? Just like every other machine with moving parts, your vehicle will eventually need maintenance and repairs. A skilled auto mechanic diagnoses these problems with your vehicle and advises on the best practical solution to get you back on the road. When should you see an auto mechanic? Watch out for the following …