Matt’s Auto Blog

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...

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...

Automotive Vocabulary: Module

Automotive Vocabulary: Module

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Are Automotive Fluid Flushes Worth the Cost?

Are Automotive Fluid Flushes Worth the Cost?

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Preventative Maintenance For Your Vehicle

Preventative Maintenance For Your Vehicle

Preventative maintenance is applicable everywhere in our lives.  But, preventative maintenance for vehicles doesn't really exist.  Many vehicle owners don't think about maintenance on their vehicle until it breaks down. If you could avoid getting a root...

How to Tell When You Need New Tires?

At Matt's Automotive Service Center we offer inexpensive tire repair and sell new tires.  But, we are frequently asked the same following questions in regards to tires at both our locations of Moorhead, MN & Fargo, ND. How do you know when you need new tires?...