Oil selections, electric and wiring and Fall prep for your car!
Right away at the top of the show we discuss some of the struggles shops are having with the increasing difficulty to come by different grad...
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Getting your car maintenance done now, rather than later!
It is going to be cooling soon and that means “so long summer”, which means getting that car winter ready and putting the time for maintenan...
Being proactive before winter, being mindful of brakes and more!
Looking ahead to winter even before the leaves change - that was the starting point with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive who joined us thi...
Car Checkup List
What should you get regularly checked out on your vehicle? From brakes to battery, it’s important to know what’s going on with our car’s hea...
Inspections, inspections, inspections!
You never know how people treat their vehicles so it’s always top of mind to get those inspections when buying a used car. Also a reminder t...
Car Basics… Not just for Beginners!
How exactly should we stay up to date with our car maintenance? There are many things we can do when it comes to protecting our fuel economy...
Communicate and Prepare
Is it too early to talk about winter? It’s always a good idea to prepare for the future and Nick Stoffel of Llyod’s Automotive suggests gett...
Booked and busy!
Summertime means shops are busy. Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive recommends planning ahead for car check-ups and oil changes especially be...
The car wash line is worth it!
Laura chats with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive about how to save money on car maintenance. Plus mileage recommendations, “funny noise” d...
Keeping your A/C in check, hybrid engines, and more!
We have another hot, humid week ahead which means your car’s cooling ability is key and we dive into what to look for when it comes to leaks...
Weather extremes and troubleshooting emission problems!
Extremes whether hot or cold, it is important to upkeep our battery - we talked about this when it comes specifically to the summer heat, Ni...
Keeping your car maintenanced and check it often!
Susie Jones in for Laura with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive and today we tackled oil, car maintenance and different aspects of keeping y...
Keeping your car charged and safe in the summer!
A lot to get into with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Answering all of your questions from brake repairs, specifically caliper troublesh...
Car scans and codes, cooling your car, tires in the rain and more!
Pleased to have Nick Stoffel LIVE in the studio with us this morning for the show answering all of your car questions! We begin with sensors...
Summer To-Do Lists for your car, oil and keep and more!
Sure we live in Minnesota and we often are warned about the winter to-do list for our cars. But also there is a lengthy and even similar to-...
Denny Long's Last Car Care Show
The final Car Care show with Denny. How the auto mechanic business has changed since Nick started his career. The transmission changing proc...
Flat Tires, Risky Trips, and Keeping Your Car Summer Ready!
We are LIVE from the By The Yard showroom in Jordan, MN and we chat with Nick Stoffel of Lloyd’s Automotive about flat tires, producer Ryan...
The Toughest Jobs for Vehicles, Working on Electric Cars, Why Tires May Ware Down
Some of the most difficult work that needs to be done at vehicles. Price point for new battery. Are electric cars more challenging for mecha...
Adjusting the Valves, Why Tires May Lose Air, Unexpected Labor Rates
What else gets looked at when getting your vehicle in for an oil change? What does it mean when a vehicle needs a valve adjustment? When sho...
Air Vent Issues, The Cost of Spark Plugs, Some Strange Repairs
Solving problems with the air vent. Why a whirring sound may be coming from your car. Why replacing spark plugs can be an expensive purchase...