Is your vehicle making a knocking, rubbing, clunking or any unusual sounds? Is your check engine light on, or is it time for an oil change? No problem. Bring your vehicle into Rydell Service Center for a diagnosis. We take the time to listen to your concerns, understand what problems your vehicle is experiencing, and get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

Our certified technicians are equipped to fix any issue your vehicle may encounter. Whether you need a simple tire rotation, or something more extensive like a transmission replacement. You can rely on us to repair your vehicle in a timely fashion.

We service all makes and models, which truly makes us Grand Forks, ND one-stop shop for vehicle service and maintenance needs. Our facilities are state of the art, which makes our repair process quick and painless for our customers. We do everything from preventative maintenance to heavy automotive repair. All of our services include a 17-point inspection to ensure maximum quality and safety for our customers.

It is easy to schedule an appointment online or with one of our helpful service staff members. Once an appointment is made, we maintain customer contact throughout the entire estimate and repair process. This gives our customers peace of mind, as well as the knowledge they need to make an informed decision about their vehicle.

Rydell Service Center has convenient hours, and works around your schedule to make fixing your vehicle a stress-free experience. Bring your car or truck in today and see why our customers keep coming back to Rydell for their automotive care needs. Let us know if you have any questions, or check out our service FAQs.

Preventative maintenance is an important part of vehicle ownership, and often times determines the lifespan of your vehicle. Here is what you can do to improve the performance and lifespan of your car, truck or SUV.

Change Your Oil

In order to maintain vital parts of your engine it is recommended that you have your oil changed every 3 months or 3,000-5,000 miles. Why is getting an oil change so important? Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and helps keep the essential components of your engine running efficiently. Your engine generates thousands of small explosions every minute to keep your vehicle moving forward. Oil helps control not only the temperature of your engine, but how it functions. Due to the purpose oil serves in your engine and the intense heat it?s exposed to, it slowly turns from a liquid into a sludge. This is why it is imperative that the oil be changed frequently in your vehicle.

Check Your Tire Pressure

The tires on your vehicle can become damaged and wear more rapidly if they aren?t properly inflated. If tires are overinflated it will result in diminished handling ability, because less rubber from your tire is making contact with the road. If tires are under inflated it will not only lead to unnecessary wear and tear on your tires, but also your vehicle. By having your tires correctly inflated, you will also ensure that your vehicle is getting the best gas mileage possible as well. Tire experts recommend checking your tire?s air pressure a minimum of once a month, to maximize tire and vehicle performance. Bring your vehicle into Rydell today to make sure you are getting the most out of your tires.

Schedule Regular Inspections

Scheduling regular appointments for inspections on your vehicle is essential to keeping your car on the road. By having your vehicle periodically checked, it allows technicians to look for anything that may be starting to break down or wear improperly on your vehicle. Inspections are meant to identify automotive issues that may lead to further damage on vital parts of your car, truck or SUV.

Why Having Your Car Regularly Serviced Is So Important

Your car has scheduled maintenance recommendations from the manufacturer. These recommendations range from brake inspections to timing belt replacements to oil changes. Regular maintenance recommendations are typically made for certain time intervals or mileage. For instance, 30,000/60,000/90,000 miles or every four to six months. There are a lot of benefits to having your car serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended scheduled maintenance. These benefits include the following:

Extend the Life Span of Your Car

Just by following your car's regular maintenance schedule, you can prevent many vehicle problems. Take oil changes, for instance. Oil is essential in keeping your car's engine cool. An engine works hard and thus generates excessive heat. Clean oil keeps the internal parts of your engine lubricated, cutting down on wear and tear. If you don't get your car's oil changed the engine may seize up and stop running. This means you would need to spend your money to replace the engine.

Save You Money

Having your car serviced regularly saves you money in the long run. For instance, your car may develop a transmission fluid leak. If that problem is not detected immediately, the transmission will begin to slip, which can cause long-term damage. This means that instead of having to pay for just a leak repair, you may end up having to pay for a transmission rebuild, which is considerably more expensive.

Increase Safety

A car breakdown at night on a quiet road can be a dangerous situation. For example, you have a higher probability of being hit hard from behind. A breakdown may also cause you to miss an important appointment or event. If your insurance provider doesn't cover towing, you may need to pay a towing service to get your car to a service center. Failing to have your vehicle serviced regularly greatly increases your chance of a breakdown.

Increase Vehicle Performance

A well-tuned car will perform better than a car that hasn't been regularly maintained. Properly maintaining the oil, fluids, and internal mechanics of your vehicle will reduce internal wear and increase your vehicle's dependability and overall performance.

Having a properly functioning HVAC system is not only important for the comfort of you and your family, but also for your safety. If one of the components in these systems isn't working it may result in reduced driving visibility, as windshields tend to fog and freeze. If you are experiencing any issues with your heating or air conditioning system in your car or truck, bring it into Rydells Service Center for a diagnosis.

Grand Forks, ND climate can be unpredictable. Is the air conditioner or heater in your vehicle not working? If you're experiencing any of these symptoms there may be an issue with your HVAC system:

• Low air flow or inconsistent temperatures
• Fogging on windshield during defrosting
• Growling, squealing or grinding noise during A/C or heater operation
• Engine overheating

Brake Repair

Are your brakes making a squealing or rubbing sound? Your brakes are made up of several components, each requiring routine maintenance. Pads, rotors, calipers, drums, hoses and lines are what primarily make up a car or truck?s braking system. If problems with your brakes are ignored, it could lead to further damage within your vehicle.

Our certified GM technicians can take a look and see if it&s time for replacement on any of these parts, and give you clear and honest feedback about what&s happening with your vehicle. Come into Rydell or make an appointment today with our helpful and knowledgeable service writers.

Belts, Hoses, Fluids

Driving with old or worn belts can be dangerous. Your serpentine belt is in charge of powering most of you engine's accessories. If your belt slips, wears, or breaks it will have negative consequences on your vehicle. It affects everything from your power steering, to your alternator, to your HVAC system. Making sure your fluids and hoses are topped off and working properly also aides in the performance of these components, which makes them extremely important to a healthy lifespan on your vehicle. Prevent against wear and tear on your engine by checking your belts, hoses and fluids. Our PDQ technicians inspect all aspects of your vehicle so you can feel confident with the performance of your car, truck or SUV.

Air Filter

Prevent dust, pollen, and other harmful debris from entering your vehicle by changing your air filter periodically. Getting poor gas mileage? This could be a symptom of an overloaded air filter, and can easily be replaced. Air filter replacement is one of the many services we offer with our oil change packages. This is just another way Rydell keeps your vehicle on the road. Call us, or make an appointment online today.

Batteries and Alternators

Weather can be tough on your battery and alternator. If you have an old or worn battery, your vehicle will have difficulty starting. Your Grand Forks auto experts will test your battery before you hit the road. We carry top of the line brands, so you can always be confident in the service and product you will receive from Rydell.

Lighting Systems and Headlights

Does your vehicle have a headlight out? It could be as simple as a burnt out bulb, or there may be an issue with your wiring or lighting system. No matter what the problem is, our knowledgeable technicians can diagnose and fix it. At Rydell we pride ourselves on quick and reliable service, which is why our customers always leave satisfied.

Transmission Service, Repair and Replacement

Is your vehicle having difficulty shifting into reverse, drive, or making a grinding noise when shifting? Your transmission may be experiencing issues. Your transmission needs to be serviced periodically to ensure efficient performance and maximum output.

We perform flushes, overhauls, complete replacements, and all services in between. Our master technicians will diagnose the problem with your transmission, and have your vehicle running like new in no time. Our main shop is equipped to repair all makes and models, which means no problems for our customers. Bring your vehicle in today, and experience Rydell's world class customer care first hand.

Suspension, Struts and Shocks

Is your car or truck not riding as smoothly as it used to? Your suspension is made up of struts, shocks, ball joints, coil springs, sway bar, link kits, and control arms. If any of these components get worn down or break, it could affect your suspension and how your vehicles performs. If an issue regarding your vehicle&s suspension is not addressed, it may lead to other problems throughout the lifetime of your car. No need to worry, these issues are usually common and can be fixed by our technicians and service staff at Rydell. Bring you vehicle in today, or make an appointment with our or friendly service members.