cooling system

Keep It Cool

Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding your vehicle’s cooling system as the temperatures get warmer and warmer in the Centennial State in the coming weeks and months: • Fluids are the most important components of a vehicle to keep maintained, and to keep your engine COOL you need to have clean … Read more

brakes

5 Signs It’s Time For a Brake Repair

Brake repairs and service are an important part of owning a car. According to studies, vehicle service intervals may be described in terms of miles or timeframes. Here are five signs that it may be time for brake repair service. 1. Fluid Leak Fluid leaks are a common issue that bad brakes can cause. If … Read more

Spring Maintenance Checklist

While we’re enjoying beautiful, sunny days, we know all too well that spring weather in Aurora can be unpredictable to say the least. Between late-season snow and April showers, you never know what the roads have in store… which is why we want to help! The team of ASE-Certified technicians at Chase Automotive has put … Read more

steering wheel

Steering Wheel Shakes

Given that your steering wheel is functionally a conduit between the road and your car, the first indication that something could be amiss with your vehicle can often come in the form of a shaky steering wheel. Here are a few reasons that this might happen: Brakes – If your brakes’ rotors are warped or … Read more

fluids

Three Fluids to Check this Month

In order to run smoothly, your vehicle’s engine is dependent upon countless moving parts and fluids. Since there are so many components and liquids to keep track of, it’s best to have a proactive maintenance schedule in place which includes everything that can potentially wear out or need to be replaced in your vehicle. With … Read more

emergency brake

Braking in Cold Weather

Wintertime in Aurora definitely presents its fair share of challenges. While the frigid weather and various forms of precipitation that tend to proliferate along the Front Range at this time of year offer rather obvious challenges to your vehicle, some of the more dangerous threats to road safety are of the unseen variety. Consider your … Read more

road hazards

Winter Road Hazards

There’s no shortage of elements to deal with during the winter months here in Aurora. Snow, freezing rain, black ice, you name it – we get it all. As a result of unfavorable weather and other factors, road conditions can be quite hazardous for Adams/Arapahoe County drivers this time of year. Here are a few … Read more

car battery

Cold Weather Car Battery Maintenance

As temperatures continue to drop and we head towards winter here in Aurora, you will undoubtedly be contending with a lot of issues as you try and stay warm and safe while contending with blizzards, black ice, etc. One of the most common and most frustrating ordeals to contend with during the winter months is … Read more

Replace Tires

Extend the Life of Your Tires

How does one decide whether they have worn-in tires or you’re-on-borrowed-time tires? The official recommendation is to replace tires when the tread is worn to a level of 2/32 of an inch. Okay, great. Now – how best to get a measuring tape between your tread? No need for that. Just grab a penny. A … Read more

brake failure

Don’t Skip Out On Car Maintenance!

Almost everyone is trying to save money these days. But avoiding having your vehicle inspected and investing in preventative maintenance, especially when there are signs of a problem, can be a costly mistake! Many of the extensive car repairs that our experienced technicians at Chase Automotive perform could have been avoided. We see many cars … Read more