How Many Miles is Too Many Miles on a Used Car?

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Maintenance, Total Car Care

Your first instinct may be to go for that low mileage used car. It’s clearly better than the car with 75,000 miles on it, right? Not necessarily. While using mileage as an indicator of the overall health of a car can be helpful, it’s not the only aspect you should pay...

New Refrigerant? Car Still Blowing Hot Air? Try This!

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Air Conditioning, Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Summer

Summer heat is no joke this year. If your car’s AC isn’t working the way it should, it can mean any drive feels endless. While refrigerant is a necessary part of your car’s AC system, there are other factors that can impact its function, too. Aside from scheduling an...

Why Turning Your Car Key Doesn’t Start Your Car

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Electrical, Engine, Maintenance, Safety

The last thing you want when you hop in your car is to find yourself stuck. You turn your key but just can’t get the engine to start so you can leave – what do you do? There are a number of possible auto repairs you may need that could cause your engine to not start....

Mechanical Torque Converter Explained in Less Than 300 Words

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Total Car Care

Never heard of a mechanical torque converter? You’re not alone. However, it plays a crucial role in keeping your car running. Here, we’ll briefly sum up what it does for your car and why you should care about its health. Related: What To Do When Your Car Won’t...

Sight, Smell, Sound, Feel: 4 Senses that Indicate a Car Issue

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Maintenance, Transmission, Transmissions

Squeaking and bumping and burning, oh my! There are a lot of ways to tell whether you have a looming auto repair. Paying attention to your senses while driving is one way. There are several things you can look out for, smell, hear, or feel, both while driving and by...

Car Sounds to Listen For

AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Maintenance, Oil Change, Total Car Care, Transmissions

Over its lifespan, your car makes a lot of different sounds. What sounds mean you have a looming car repair? Some are certainly more urgent than others but any of these sounds are cause for caution. You don’t want a simple auto repair to turn into something more...