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Your transmission and total car care knowledge center. AAMCO Colorado has answers to your auto repair & maintenance questions, tips, advice, and stories from seasoned expert mechanics, industry experts, and auto enthusiasts.

Signs Your Car’s Ball Joints Are Wearing Out

What are the Most Common Signs of Worn Out Ball Joints? Usually, there are a few signs that will alert you that the ball joints are failing. Stop at your local Colorado AAMCO dealer for a thorough inspection. Clunking or rattling noises coming from the front...

What is the Difference Between AWD and 4WD?

Many cars these days are all-wheel drive, or AWD, and sometimes this term is confused with four-wheel drive, or 4WD. It’s important to understand that the two are not the same. AWD is different than 4WD, and here’s how.

What Are Vehicle Courtesy Checks & What Do They Do?

What's in an AAMCO Vehicle Courtesy Check? The AAMCO Vehicle Courtesy Check is a thorough review of all major systems in your car. We check to make sure you are completely up to date on recommended factory maintenance and your car is safe and efficient. AAMCO is one...

How Brakes Work – Infographic

Brakes 101: How Do They Work? It may seem simple and you may not even think about it at all. Imagine that you are traveling on your daily drive and you encounter a red light. Maybe an object crossed your path and force you to step on the brakes. Though you may not...

My Car A.C. Doesn’t Work – Help! Infographic

Car Air Conditioning on the Fritz? Modern cars today have plenty of fancy features and gadgets to help you on your commute. From GPS navigation, voice recognition, phone pairing, satellite radio, and even heated seats, many of these innovations are designed for your...

How Your Car’s Air Conditioning Works

All air conditioners work the same way whether they are installed in a building, or in a car. They are systems that work on basic scientific principles, but are run constantly to keep our environments comfortable. That is why it’s important to have your car’s air conditioning system checked regularly to make sure it’s running efficiently.

Why is an Oil Change Important?

Why Are Oil Changes Important? If you own a car, there is a high probability that you’ve had an oil change. Maybe you had it done because it was already scheduled, or because your car was starting to struggle a bit while driving. No matter the reason, we are all...

Purchasing Your Dream Used Car

Thinking About Buying a Used Car? Purchasing a used car can be a thrilling, yet nerve-racking experience. Of course, the person you’re buying the car from swears up and down that everything is working beautifully, without any issues. But how do you know this to be...

Car Care Hacks (That Actually Work)

What Are Some User-Friendly Hacks That Actually Work? There are a lot of useful, brilliant tips that may save you time, energy, and money. We have compiled a list of life hacks that we thought were worthy of sharing. Clean Your Car With Coffee Filters No Phone Holder...

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