Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Total Car Care
Your Environment Effects Your Car No matter where you live, your environment impacts your vehicle. The salty sea airspeeds the rust process and erodes exterior finishes. Windy deserts sandblast paint. Here in Colorado, we have the added distinction of being at high...
Blog, Brakes, Colorado Automotive Advice, Safety
What Should You Do If Your Brakes Fail in the Mountains? While the runaway truck ramp is always an option, it should be your last resort. That said, here’s what you should do before you get to this point: Try switching gears Use the emergency brake If neither of those...
Blog, Brakes, Services, Total Car Care
Not All Cars Have Automatic Braking Systems Does your car have an automatic braking system? Automatic braking is a safety feature on many modern cars that increases braking effectiveness. The system detects how far and fast the vehicle in front of you is moving, and...
Blog, Brakes, Brakes, Tires, & Suspension, Colorado Automotive Advice, Total Car Care
Brakes don’t last forever. Discs, pads, rotors, and calipers all must be checked and replaced. Don’t gamble with your safety and the lives of others. Maintain your brakes. Fewer components in a vehicle are more important to your safety than your...
Blog, Brakes, Brakes, Tires, & Suspension, Colorado Automotive Advice, Radiator, Suspension, Total Car Care
Why Is Your Car Squealing? Loose or worn belts are a common cause of vehicle squealing. An old or failing alternator can make squealing sounds. If your car squeaks or squeals while turning the steering wheel, it’s probably the steering system. Brakes squealing is...
