Gerdin Auto & Tire
3128 Northwest Bridge Street, Saint Francis, MN 55070 763.753.4993

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Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Apr 29, 2022

Simple Answers from Gerdin Auto & Tire for Saint Francis: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Sep 11, 2021

Check Engine Light

When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away.  That’s perfectly understandable.  That same check engin...
Published on: Jun 13, 2019

Important Facts Saint Francis Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Jun 25, 2016

Gerdin Auto & Tire Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?  Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong.  When y...
Published on: Mar 02, 2016

Gerdin Auto & Tire Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Nov 28, 2015

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Gerdin Auto & Tire In Saint Francis

The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard.  In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Aug 21, 2012

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Gerdin Auto & Tire Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Saint Francis drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in MN.First...
Published on: May 03, 2012