Matt’s Auto Blog

New Fargo Location Now Open

New Fargo Location Now Open

  Matt’s Automotive Service Center has opened a new, state of the art facility.  Our facility has 9 full-service bays, a staff of ASE-Certified technicians, modern technology utilization, a fresh waiting area with Big-Screen TVs, comfy seating, and a...

Recognizing Vehicle Issues Using Your Senses Part 1 – Smells

[fusion_text]When it comes to recognizing issues with your vehicle, using your senses is a good indicator that something could be wrong. In this article, which is the first in a series of 4, we will talk about how becoming in-tune with your senses (your sense of smell...

Making the Right Choice

Do you find yourself unsure what to look for when “shopping” for an automotive service center?  No problem, in this article, we will cover the steps we feel are necessary to choose the right automotive service center. When looking for a primary care doctor, generally...

Moorhead and Fargo Used Oil Recycling

Moorhead and Fargo Used Oil Recycling

  We believe that it’s important to do our part to protect our earth.  If you’re searching for an ethical repair shop in the Fargo, ND & Moorhead, MN areas that participates in used oil recycling, choose us at Matt’s Automotive Service Center!  Not...

Automotive Basics: The Engine, Part 2

Automotive Basics: The Engine, Part 2

In our last post we covered the main function of the engine, which is to create the spinning motion.  We also touched about the combustion chambers and the crankshaft.  We talked a little bit about the role of the pistons, and today we'll go a bit deeper on that piece...

Automotive Basics: The Engine Block

Automotive Basics: The Engine Block

Welcome to the Automotive Basics Series presented by Matt’s Automotive Service Center.  Something we pride ourselves on here at Matt’s Auto is educating our customers on why certain repairs need to be done and what could happen if they don’t have the repair done.  We...

Automotive Vocabulary: Module

Automotive Vocabulary: Module

The automotive aftermarket is an entirely different world from automotive repair and maintenance. Because, with any specialized industry there is an entirely another language to be learned that is complete with jargon, acronyms, and slang terms. We understand how...

Are Automotive Fluid Flushes Worth the Cost?

Are Automotive Fluid Flushes Worth the Cost?

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