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Decoding Your Car’s Dashboard Lights

Dashboard Warning Lights – What Does It All Mean? Modern cars are one of the biggest computers we own. Car’s are packed with electronics and sensors to help us better monitor what is going on under the hood – and to get ahead of the problem when something does go...

My Car is Chugging and Losing Power

What Can Cause My Car To Chug and Lose Power? There are a lot of things that can cause your car to chug and lose power. Dirty, old, worn out, clogged filters are a common cause of car sputtering and losing power. A clogged or failing catalytic converter can cause all...

How to Prevent Pothole Damage

What Causes Potholes? Potholes occur mostly during the winter season, especially in areas like Colorado where our weather variations can be quite extreme. It begins when water seeps into the cracks of asphalt then freezes and expands which moves the dirt gravel and...

Wet Weather Driving Tips for Spring

Stay Safe Driving on Wet Roads this Spring & Summer Wet spring weather can present dangerous road conditions. While spring showers give the front range a lush and beautiful green landscape filled with flowers, they also cause some serious hazards on the roads. Keeping...

All About Car Clutches

What are the Most Common Car Clutch Problems? Some of the most common clutch problems include: Wearing: The most common problem is the material on the disc wears out due to constant friction. Broken Cable: The cable needs tension to push and pull. Leaks: Leaks within...

Your Guide to Alternative Car Fuel Options

Car Technology is Rapidly Changing In a world where the temperatures and gas prices are steadily rising many companies are innovating different ways to power vehicles than traditional gas and diesel fuels. Both consumers and government agencies are putting increased...

Automatic Transmission & CVT – Which Is Right for Me?

Which Transmission Do You Want? When you are choosing a car to buy an important thing to consider is what type of transmission you want. Traditionally the choice was between an automatic transmission and a manual transmission. However, recently a third option has come...

Top 5 Colorado Road Trip Destinations for Spring

It’s time to plan your spring road trip. Spring is in the air here in Colorado – and what better way to celebrate the season than to plan a spring road trip. If you’ve never visited some of these beautiful and iconic destinations, there is no better time....

Your Spring Car Maintenance Checklist

Spring Is In The Air It's starting to feel like spring in the air here in the Colorado Front Range. While it’s always good to stay prepared for that late-season winter storm – it’s also not too early to start planning for spring car care. Winter can be tough on your...

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