Summer Heat Takes a Toll on Your Car’s Battery If you’re feeling the summer heat, so is your car’s battery. Contrary to popular belief, summer highs rather than winter lows pose the greater threat to battery life, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. “When most motorists think of dead batteries that cause starting failure, … Read more
Announcing the Searles Fall-Winter Maintenance Contest Winner Congratulations to Bob Heyes, who entered the draw for our Fall-Winter Maintenance Special and won a Nest Learning Thermostat. Enjoy smart thermostat, Bob! Our Spring-Summer Service Special contest is still on until August 31, 2018. Book now and enter to win one of 75 Toro 22 inch lawn mowers! Book your appointment today!
Posted September 12, 2017 by Matthew Historically speaking, September can offer up some pretty interesting weather conditions to Minnesota residents. The extreme shifts in temperature can cause strong storms that wreak havoc on homes and automobiles. In our years of service, we have repaired cars damaged by everything from broken tree … Read more
Car insurance is a legal requirement for drivers in most states, but understanding an auto insurance policy is not an easy task. It’s important to know what your coverage includes now whether you’re choosing a new policy or you have one that you’ve never (or rarely) used, before you’re in an accident, so we’ve put … Read more
Chances are, if you’ve been in an accident or if your vehicle was vandalized or damaged by weather, you’ve been shopping around for repairs. You may have noticed that lots of the advice online recommends comparing estimates at different repair shops. But, if your car has the same damage, why would different repair shops give … Read more
Last year after Covid19 lockdown was partly lifted, Autoly AutoCare Management gave approval to the Artificial Intelligence & Data Science division to learn how to effectively implement the Machine Learning algorithm in our AutoCare Servicing Mobile Platform. Our team has since then trained a Neural Network to recognize vehicles by a photo and created inhouse … Read more
Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Brakes are a normal wear item for any car and eventually they’re going to need to be … Read more
How to Save Money on Gas at the Pump While there’s lots of pain at the gas pumps right now, here’s some great advice to help you save money year-round despite soaring gas prices: Check the owner’s manual Dealerships provide a list of recommended services and timeline in which to get things done. Searles qualified service technicians … Read more
Posted October 10, 2017 by Matthew Have you ever been driving down the road, only to spot a deer standing on the side of the road? Or even more frightening, a deer runs onto the road, right in front of your car? Both situations are enough to elevate your heartrate fairly quickly. Due to a … Read more
Does your Auto Repair Shop Perform Pre and Post Repair Scans? When you take your car to a repair shop after it’s been in a collision, your repair technician should walk you through the repairs and have your approval before moving forward. Depending on your insurance policy, your insurance provider will also be made aware … Read more