Water pumps and freezing temperatures! Severe cold like we experienced recently can cause some systems in your vehicle to fail. What causes the failures? In particular, we saw several water pumps that sprouted leaks....
The first snow storm of the season came and went quickly, but this second storm is a doozy!! Slippery roads are sending more than a few cars sliding into curbs. Have you hit a...
It feels like winter has arrived this week! Brrrr… Just a reminder that Colorado laws changed this year, especially for winter driving in the mountains. You must have good tires! CDOT is very specific...
Winter is coming – are your brakes ready for slippery roadways? So, you have good tread on your tires (or snow tires) and are ready for slippery roads. (If you haven’t changed out...
Is your car ready for our cold Colorado weather starts? High fluctuations in temperature take a toll on batteries. We have had a lot of temperature changes this summer, and we are facing huge...
Are you ready for Winter? Keeping Your Cool in the Cold! We have been talking about things to check to get your car ready for winter (windshield visibility and tires). Next in importance is the...
#1 Winter Safety Item for Your Car this Winter – Tires! Last week we talked about windshield visibility and getting ready for winter. (If you missed it, the last article is below). But when...
Visibility is critical for driving safety, particularly in the winter weather. The sun is often low in the sky, creating a blinding glare on your windshield (especially if the windshield is pitted). Often we...
Critters in your engine? Temperatures are dropping and small rodents are going to try to stay warm – possibly in your engine compartment! Your car’s engine can be an inviting place because of warmth,...
Are you sending a son or daughter off to college or high school this fall with a car? Or are you driving carpool with yours (and other people’s) kids in your car? Just a...