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5 Winter Car Maintenance Tips for Maine Drivers

Living in Maine means dealing with some of the harshest winter weather conditions in the country. This can take a toll on your car, so it’s important to take some extra precautions to keep it in optimal working condition all season long. While your top priority should be to winterize your vehicle with a trusted local mechanic, there are some …

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5 Common Car Maintenance Mistakes That Are Costing You Money

Car maintenance is an essential part of vehicle ownership. While some drivers may think they’re saving money by avoiding a trip to their local mechanic, neglecting to follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule can lead to some very costly repairs. It may not always be convenient to bring your car in for service, but routine maintenance will always be more affordable …

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Snow Tires vs. Studded Tires for Winter Driving in Maine

While winter tires are not required by law in Maine, they are highly recommended for your safety on the roads this winter season. If you’ve decided to get yourself some winter tires, you might be wondering whether you should go with snow tires or studded tires. The determining factor will typically be where you find yourself driving the most and …

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Winterizing Your Car: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

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 …

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Transmission Maintenance: Avoid Costly Repairs and Replacements

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 …

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3 Signs That You Need Brake Repairs

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 …

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DIY vs. Finding a Quality Maine Auto Repair Mechanic

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 …

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Signs That You May Need the Best Auto Technician in Maine

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 …

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Finding the “Best Car Repair Near Me” in Maine

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 …