A failed emissions test can really put a brake on your plans. Vehicles fail emissions inspections for a number of reasons. The Daily Herald reports that about 7% of light-duty vehicles fail. Let’s look at a few reasons why cars fail and how you can fix the problem. 1. Clogged Air Filters Sometimes emissions tests … Read more
The second half of December and first week or so of January typically include some of the busiest days of the year in terms of both travel and traffic. When you add that level of volume with the element of unpredictable weather/road conditions like we tend to get here in the Centennial State and throughout … Read more
In addition to offering drivers no shortage of challenges when it comes to weather-related conditions, the season known as WINTER also makes things tough by making general visibility tough by greatly increasing the amount of darkness Coloradans are forced to deal with. Once Daylight Savings ends, night seems to come immediately at the end of … Read more
Cell phones, washing machines, refrigerators… pretty much anything and everything that we plug into an outlet these days seems to have its own computer. This now includes your vehicle. Every automobile being produced nowadays comes standard with at least one onboard computer. Car computers aren’t quite the same as the PCs/laptops we use at home … Read more
I’m sure many of you have had this happen to you. You’ve been driving your car all summer long using the car air conditioning to it’s fullest all the time. Then you park your car in the hot sun for the day, get in your car start it, only to find that your AC doesn’t … Read more
In 2015, a total of 14,859 motor vehicle thefts were reported by law enforcement agencies in Colorado. This is a 29.67% increase in motor vehicle thefts from 2014. Having your car stolen is a frustrating and upsetting experience. If and when it’s recovered, usually there are repairs that need done, lots of paperwork to file, … Read more
Your vehicle contains complex systems of electronics, belts, hoses, and mechanics to move you along the road. Because it is so complex, it’s important to keep up with preventative maintenance – even for the parts you may not have hear of, like the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt connects the alternator, power steering, and A/C … Read more
Even with the unseasonably warm winter we’ve had along the Front Range, we still have enough road damage to create potholes. Potholes occur when water seeps into pavement through unsealed or improperly sealed cracks. When the water freezes, it expands and enlarges the crack. When the ice under the pavement melts and evaporates, a void … Read more
Icy winter roads in Aurora mean more cars are sliding out of control and hitting the curbs. Even if you’re driving slowly, a curb hit can lead to significant damage for your vehicle. This winter, stay safe and follow the advice from our experienced auto technicians to avoid damage from curb hits. First, do your best … Read more
For visitors and newcomers to our state, driving in winter conditions can be quite frightening. Snow and ice change the way your vehicle interacts with and handles on the road. Less traction, nervous drivers, and unpredictable weather can be a recipe for dangerous roads in Colorado. Which is why we are offering these tips for … Read more