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At MINI of Burlington in Shelburne, VT, we love to help our community build winter survival kits. If you need to make a winter survival kit, we have some wonderful tips to get you started.

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you may find yourself needing to bring along your furry friends. Car travel is widely considered to be the safest option. At MINI of Burlington, we have some tips on how both you and your pet can enjoy your journey.

Many Shelburne, VT locals discover that strapping a child safety seat in can be an incredibly frustrating task. This is especially true when drivers take the time to do the job correctly. Fortunately, most modern autos have an intuitive and easy-to-use system of lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH). 

Having the correct tire pressure is important for keeping your vehicle running safely and smoothly. That is why more and more vehicles are coming equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, often abbreviated to TPMS. If you have noticed the system's light is on, what should you do?

One of the most common problems that we notice at our Shelburne, VT service department at MINI of Burlington is cars not starting due to a faulty ignition switch. In some cases, these are manufacturer defects, and in other cases, it’s caused by a worn-down ignition. 

At MINI of Burlington in Shelburne, VT, we love talking to the community about myths about their vehicles. So if you have a vehicle that needs an oil change, our team can help give you the facts.

Shelburne, VT drivers can find countless cheap and easy ways to "fix" common automotive problems. Unfortunately, most DIY solutions rarely provide the superior and long-lasting results that consumers really want. This is certainly the case when it comes to headlight restoration. 

Like most Shelburne, VT drivers, you need a reliable vehicle in order to take care of your obligations like work or school. If your credit score could use some work, you might find getting that auto loan to be challenging.

The brake pedal is what makes your entire braking system work. If it is not working properly, then you will not be able to slow down or stop your car while driving in Shelburne, VT. Poor braking performance is a sign that your brake pedal needs to be replaced. 

Engine overheat is one of the most stressful engine failures that can affect you. When you see smoke coming from under the hood, it basically means that your engine has malfunctioned. This can be due to overheating of the engine block.