At some point, the family outgrows the car. Maybe it’s a second kid, a third car seat, or one too many hockey bags. Now you’re choosing between the two vehicles built for exactly this: the minivan and the SUV. They overlap more than you’d think. Both can seat seven or eight, both come loaded with…
Nobody teaches you how to buy a car. You turn a certain age, need a vehicle of your own, and suddenly you’re supposed to know what an APR is and whether you’re allowed to ask questions. Here’s the good news: The hard part of car buying, the part where you’re supposed to out-negotiate a stranger…
Some neighborhoods just feel like home. For years, Metropolitan Ford and Suburban Chevrolet have been part of life in Eden Prairie, earning the trust of drivers, one customer, one conversation, and one oil change at a time. Today, we’re proud to welcome both dealerships to the Walser family, and to welcome Ford to the Walser…
The Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster returns September 10-12, 2026, and this year’s celebration might be the biggest one yet. Three days of carnival lights, live music, fire trucks, food trucks, and a fireworks finale for the record books, all of it free to the whole community. Walser is proud to be back as a…
Brake problems don’t announce themselves loudly until they’re serious. A small issue left unaddressed can quickly become an expensive repair. But here’s the good news: if you catch the warning signs early, brake service is straightforward and affordable. Ignore them, and costs climb fast. It’s worth knowing the difference. Quick Links Sign #1: Squealing or…
Some traditions involve fireworks. Ours involves pink hearts and a very full donation board. People walk in to buy a car, and somewhere between the test drive and the paperwork, they accidentally become philanthropists. That is Shop for a Cause, and this year it worked better than ever. In June 2026, Walser customers across Minnesota…
Shopping compact SUVs and stuck between the 2026 Nissan Rogue and the 2026 Kia Sportage? You’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to be stuck. These two are so evenly matched that our own walkthrough ends with “honestly, drive both.” In the video below, we put a Rogue SV and a Sportage EX side by…
Minnesota summer lasts about eleven minutes, and you have plans for all of them. The cabin. The North Shore. That one campsite you have to book in January like it’s Taylor Swift tickets. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek just showed up with more standard power, an all-new hybrid, and exactly one job: getting you and an…
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…
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…
