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Auto Mechanic Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

The Auto‑Mechanic Hierarchy Business Model

The Auto‑Mechanic Hierarchy Business Model

Rebecca

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May 19, 2021

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Car Maintenance

Does your Fairbanks Auto Repair Shop have a pecking order of “master technicians” vs. “lube-oil techs?” In the historical and currently prevalent

Winter Tire Storage Tips Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Smart Winter Tire Storage Tips

Smart Winter Tire Storage Tips

Rebecca

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May 11, 2021

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Car Maintenance

If you want to add a couple of seasons to your winter tires, pay attention to how they spend their summers When

Summer Salt Corrosion Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Summer Salt Corrosion is Big Business

Summer Salt Corrosion is Big Business

Rebecca

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April 24, 2021

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Car Maintenance

DOT has been busy all winter keeping roads cleared. But summer is when the salts used in road maintenance get BUSY. Your

Mechanic Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

The Mechanic’s Point of View

The Mechanic’s Point of View

Rebecca

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March 7, 2021

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Car Maintenance

This is what we see when a customer comes in reporting “a deafening roar under the seat upon starting vehicle”. Sadly, we

Icon Auto Repair Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

If You Drive These Vehicles, You Are Driving A $3,000 Repair This Week in Fairbanks

If You Drive These Vehicles, You Are Driving A $3,000 Repair This Week in Fairbanks

Rebecca

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February 10, 2021

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Car Maintenance

The systematic extraction of expensive exhaust parts has become an economy in Fairbanks. If you drive these cars, you are the supply

Seized Brakes Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

SEIZED BRAKES. Stop Doing This To Yourself.

SEIZED BRAKES. Stop Doing This To Yourself.

Rebecca

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October 30, 2020

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Car Maintenance

Let’s debunk the “Parking Brake” Myth Put your car in “P” for park. This is more than enough to keep it still.

Oil Change Philosophy - Normal VS. Restricted Oil Filter Flow Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Oil Change Philosophy Matters More Than You Know

Oil Change Philosophy Matters More Than You Know

Rebecca

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September 23, 2020

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Car Maintenance

Ever tried to sip frozen custard through a straw? Welcome to what your car engine does when you choose the wrong oil-change

Cranberries Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Cranberries

Rebecca

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August 24, 2020

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Car Maintenance

We love picking crans and freezing them. It requires some planning to harvest and store enough crans to have muffins, apple cranberry

Road Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Calcium Chloride and You

Calcium Chloride and You

Rebecca

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August 3, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

In Fairbanks we make it through seven months of ice and snow and then come Spring and the Mud Season. Vehicles are

Timing Belts and Service Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Timing Belts and Service

Timing Belts and Service

Rebecca

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June 19, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

At METRO, we are scientists and we love this about what we do. We pay attention, find patterns, advise our customers and

Auto Shop Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Never Feel Exploited by an Auto Shop Again

Never Feel Exploited by an Auto Shop Again

Rebecca

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June 18, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

Never Feel Exploited by an Auto Shop Again by Rebecca in Car Maintenance Posted on 06/18/2020 12:00 AM Auto repair is the most difficult choice

Road Salt and Summer Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Road Salt and Summer

Road Salt and Summer

Rebecca

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June 10, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

🌼 It’s June and winter roads are a distant memory, overgrown now by a gloriously tangled landscape of fireweed, vetch, birch and

Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Good Vibrations? Not When They Come From Engine Mounts

Good Vibrations? Not When They Come From Engine Mounts

Rebecca

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June 2, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

When I drove a race car, I loved the experience of romping on the gas pedal and watching the 327 engine in

CVT Transmission Services Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

CVT Transmission Services

CVT Transmission Services

Rebecca

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May 31, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

If you don’t know whether or not your car has one, you should find out! These transmissions are notoriously finicky in subarctic

Metropolitan Garage Fairbanks, AK

Boat Trailer Wheel Bearings METRO Garage Repair Cafe

Boat Trailer Wheel Bearings METRO Garage Repair Cafe

Rebecca

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May 28, 2020

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Automotive, Car Maintenance

Come to our next Repair Cafe, Saturday, June 13, 9am–12 pm! Wheel bearings in trailers (and particularly boat trailers) require annual inspection

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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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