How to Change a Tire (Including When the Lug Nuts Won’t Budge)

June 29th, 2026 by

A spare tire is only useful if you know how to put it on, and that is worth learning before the day you actually need it. The job is straightforward: a jack, a wrench, your spare, and the right sequence of steps. Do it once in your driveway on a calm afternoon and it stops…

How Long Do Car Batteries Last? What to Know

June 25th, 2026 by
How Long Do Car Batteries Last? What to Know

Nobody thinks about their car battery. Then one cold morning you turn the key, get a sad little click instead of an engine, and are forced to Google car battery tips against your will. The good news is your battery almost never goes out without warning. It sends up flares first (even if it’s not…

New Tires: What They Cost and What Nobody Tells You

June 18th, 2026 by

Tires are the only part of your car that ever touches the road. Four patches of rubber doing all the work of stopping, steering, and keeping you planted in the snow. That is a lot riding on a purchase most people make without much information. So before you are standing at the counter, here is…

Thinking About Leasing Your First Car? Here’s How to Not Get Lost in the Fine Print

June 12th, 2026 by
A couple leasing their first car

If you’ve never leased a car before, the whole thing can feel like a different language. Big numbers, weird terms, a payment that sounds amazing until you read the small print under it. Don’t worry. Leasing is actually pretty simple once someone walks you through it, and that’s what this is.   Leasing a Car:…

You Pick the Car. We Pick Up the Tab for a Good Cause.

June 10th, 2026 by

Most car-buying stories go like this: you show up, you negotiate, you drive away, and that's that. The dealership moves on. You move on. Nobody thinks too hard about what just happened. Walser wanted to change that last part. It started the way most good ideas do. Not from a boardroom mandate, but from a…

Why Your Car Pulls to One Side (And How to Fix It)

March 20th, 2026 by
Wheel Alignments and Why You need them

If your car drifts to the left or right while driving, you’re not imagining it. A vehicle pulling to one side is one of the most common issues drivers experience, especially here in Minnesota where road conditions can change quickly. The good news? In most cases, it’s a fixable issue. Understanding what’s causing it can…

Walser Subaru Burnsville Hosts Make-A-Wish Reveal

March 9th, 2026 by

The showroom at Walser Subaru Burnsville looked a little different than usual. Decorations filled the space, employees gathered near the entrance, and one very important guest was about to arrive. Six-year-old Avery arrived at the dealership expecting a family outing. Instead, she walked into a showroom decorated with tropical colors that had a bounce house,…

How Much Should a Car Battery Replacement Cost?

March 4th, 2026 by

Few things interrupt a normal day faster than a dead car battery. One moment you are heading out the door, and the next you turn the key only to hear silence. Because the battery is responsible for starting your vehicle and powering many electrical systems, replacing it is sometimes unavoidable. A common question drivers ask…

What is a Transmission?

March 4th, 2026 by

And What It Actually Does for Your Car Most drivers know the engine makes a car move. Fewer people know the transmission is what makes the movement usable. Your engine produces power, but it does so in a very narrow operating range. If the engine were connected directly to the wheels, your car would either…

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What Oil Type Does My Car Need?

February 18th, 2026 by

Choosing the right oil doesn’t have to be complicated. Your vehicle already has a recommended specification, and sticking with it is one of the easiest ways to take care of your car. If you’d rather not research it, we can look up your vehicle and verify the exact specification for you. Schedule an appointment or…

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