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Cold Cranking Amps Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Why Cold-Cranking Amps Matter to You

Why Cold-Cranking Amps Matter to You

Rebecca

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October 9, 2022

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Car Maintenance

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is a measurement of a battery’s ability to start a car engine at 0*F. If your car experiences

Subaru Transmission Sound Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Sounds a Subaru Transmission Makes

Sounds a Subaru Transmission Makes

Rebecca

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September 2, 2022

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Car Maintenance

If you plan to own your Subaru for a while, or if you plan to buy a pre-owned (used) Subaru, here are

Tires, Wheels and Brakes Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Are These Tires Good for Another Winter?

Are These Tires Good for Another Winter?

Rebecca

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May 5, 2022

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Car Maintenance

Tread Depth This is just what it sounds like. The depth (or height depending on your perspective) of rubber poking out of

Great Mechanic you can Trust Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

If You Want to Find a Great Mechanic You Can Trust, Look for These Two Things

If You Want to Find a Great Mechanic You Can Trust, Look for These Two Things

Rebecca

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April 28, 2022

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Car Maintenance

Curiosity and Empathy Curiosity and empathy are the two most effective diagnostic tools in every service industry. Perhaps the oldest analytical devices

Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Accurate Diagnosis is Vastly Less Expensive than the Educated Technician’s Guesswork

Accurate Diagnosis is Vastly Less Expensive than the Educated Technician’s Guesswork

Rebecca

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March 30, 2022

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Car Safety

“If I had one hour to save the world, I would spend 55 minutes defining the problem and five minutes finding the

Winter Oil Changes Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Why Mid Winter Oil Changes are Critical

Why Mid Winter Oil Changes are Critical

Rebecca

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February 9, 2022

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Car Maintenance

Almost none of the stuff we depend on is specifically designed for our climate. We usually have to DIY something to make

Winter Heater Maintenance Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Winter Heaters Need Maintenance Twice a Year

Winter Heaters Need Maintenance Twice a Year

Rebecca

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January 27, 2022

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Car Maintenance

Why Do Winter Engine Heaters Need Routine Maintenance?Winter engine heaters are not stock. Vehicle manufacturers do not install engine heaters or even

Subaru Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

6 Tips to Keep Kids Safe in Your Car

6 Tips to Keep Kids Safe in Your Car

Rebecca

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December 17, 2021

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Car Safety

Dinner at Grandma’s, the Christmas presentation at your kid’s school, holiday shopping, ice skating, and about four other dinners… There’s no shortage

Healthy Car Battery Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

7 Tips for Keeping Your Car Battery Healthy

7 Tips for Keeping Your Car Battery Healthy

Rebecca

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November 17, 2021

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Car Maintenance

You’re probably all too familiar with that sinking feeling you get when you hop in your car, ready to go, you turn

CVT Transmission Services Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

6 Vehicle Fluids You Need to Monitor

6 Vehicle Fluids You Need to Monitor

Rebecca

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October 28, 2021

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Car Maintenance

Some vehicle maintenance is obvious. You change your tires depending on the season and keep them rotated to get the best wear

Winter Emergency Kit Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

What METRO Recommends in a Winter Emergency Car Kit

What METRO Recommends in a Winter Emergency Car Kit

Rebecca

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September 25, 2021

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Winter Ready

This is the perfect time to check through your Winter Emergency Car kit to make sure it’s still in-tact following a summer

Good Protein Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Good Protein is Alaska’s New Gold Rush

Good Protein is Alaska’s New Gold Rush

Rebecca

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July 28, 2021

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Alaska

Good protein is Alaska’s new gold rush. Safe, truly nutritious protein is an elusive component of daily life in the American economy. It

Frost Heaves and Potholes Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Frost-Heaves and Potholes: How They Trash Your Car

Frost-Heaves and Potholes: How They Trash Your Car

Rebecca

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July 13, 2021

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Car Maintenance

When you are thrown by a frost heave or slammed into a pothole, does it ever make you wonder if your car

Motor Mount Repair Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Understanding Motor Mounts: Symptoms and Repairs

Understanding Motor Mounts: Symptoms and Repairs

Rebecca

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June 29, 2021

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Car Maintenance

Motor mounts are essential. They are literally what fastens two hundred horses to your car’s frame! Think of them as the saddle

Catalytic Converter Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

What is a Catalytic Converter?

What is a Catalytic Converter?

Rebecca

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June 14, 2021

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Car Maintenance

Car exhaust has never been so expensive, both to the environment and to motorist’s wallets. You WISH your body had a catalytic

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About Our Blog

At Metropolitan Garage, our blog is where Fairbanks drivers find clear, honest insights about car care and maintenance. From tackling Alaska’s tough weather to understanding everyday repairs, we share expert tips, seasonal advice, and stories that help you keep your vehicle safe, reliable, and ready for the road.

Latest Posts

The Toyota Block Heater Myth

August 4, 2026

Why Does My Car Battery Die Overnight When It’s Cold?

July 2, 2026

The Science of Friction Tires: When Winter Grip Fades Away

April 13, 2026

Why Is My Car Shaking, Bumpy, or Struggling to Defrost?

January 27, 2026

Winter Oil Changes in Interior Alaska: The Science Behind Cold-Weather Engine Survival

January 23, 2026

Why Your Engine Block Heater Keeps Tripping the Breaker: The Science Behind Proper Cord Routing

January 15, 2026

Do You Have Less Heat Blowing Than You Remember? (And What Your Water Pump Has to Do With It)

December 18, 2025

Honda Hybrid Cold Stalling Issue Continues in 2026

October 15, 2025

How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last—And How Do Hybrids Perform in Cold Weather?

October 9, 2025

Alaskan Winters Destroy Engines That Follow “Normal” Service Intervals

September 24, 2025

Metropolitan Garage Installs Toyota Block Heaters

September 18, 2025

Spark Plug Issues: How Can Cold Weather Affect Spark Plugs?

September 9, 2025

Car AC Repair in Alaska: Tips for All-Season Comfort

August 12, 2025

Your Car AC Unit and Heater Are One Thing

August 4, 2025

3 Common Car Myths Debunked

July 28, 2025

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Be sure to make arrangements to pick up your vehicle! We are close to the airport, but we do not offer Park and Zoom services with repairs! We charge a storage fee of $58/day for vehicles left more than 48 hours after work has been completed.

A Note From Metro, With Love

We adore old cars! We also know we love keeping them running long past when the manufacturer intends they should. But here’s the truth every mechanic knows, and we want you to know it too: Nothing gets younger, and everything’s connected. Sometimes, in the process of fixing the thing we came to fix, a neighboring part that’s been quietly hanging on for years decides it has had enough. That’s not a mistake on our end. That is what happens when metal, rubber, and time spend decades together.

Our workmanship is always our responsibility, no question. We stand behind our work. But your car’s age and its own history of wear is between you and the vehicle. We are here to help you two keep the relationship going. We will always tell you what we find and what we recommend, and we’ll always treat your car with care, because we do. And like we said, we love keeping old cars on the road. It’s a primary value at METRO.

We’re in this together. Let’s keep her on the road.

A Note on Unclaimed Vehicles

We hold onto every car in our care like it’s our own, but our lot isn’t a storage unit. If a vehicle is left with us past an agreed pickup date without payment or communication, we’re required by Alaska law to treat it as abandoned, which can mean filing a lien and, eventually, selling the vehicle to recover our costs. We’ll always try to reach you first. We’d much rather hand you your keys than a certified letter.

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