Boulder Auto Repair

  Admit it. You’ve seen the warning light and ignored it until it was too late. You knew it was bound to happen. It always does, but you thought you would be better prepared this time to take precautions. But you didn’t. For all of the times you took it to the limit, you never got caught. You were always smarter, craftier and luckier. But this time, you weren’t. You ran out of gas at the worst possible time. Knowing the fundamentals of what your car needs as well as the limits of your car’s fuel mileage is key to your automotive peace of mind as well as maintaining the overall mechanical health of your car. All cars are rated on their MPG or Miles Per Gallon. This is the average miles you can drive on a tank of gas. You will see two different numbers with regard to this definition on window stickers of new cars. One is if you drive mostly highway miles and one is if you drive predominantly in the city. Fuel is more efficiently burned during ... read more

Are you one of the many people asking, “Why waxing your car is important?” Imagine not applying sunscreen to your skin all summer. We must protect our cars from the sun and other elements in a similar way. Waxing your car will have it looking new longer. Most people know that car dealers and professional detailers recommend waxing your car. Nonetheless, few know the reasons why. This week, while not one of our typical car care topics, we decided to share a list of the primary reasons for waxing your car. Shine Back in the day, cars received only a primer and a few coats of color. Waxing your car was essential to keep it looking new. Today, cars receive a clear coat that helps. However, over time ultraviolet light, road salt, exhaust and other contaminants and pollutants cause damage, making the finish hazy. Waxing protects the clear coat and keeps your car shiny. Washing Dirt and grime will wash away easier when you w ... read more

When you are going on a road trip, there are several things you can do to prepare. While most of us consider the snacks we are going to bring or the directions to our destination, it is also important to think about car care. Some of the things you should do before a road trip is to get an oil change and balance and rotate your tires. Naturally, these are items that will help make your car last longer. But, did you know that it will also help you enjoy your road trip more? Here are three ways that this is the case. Savings Completing these tasks on your car can actually wind up saving you money. They will help make your car function more efficiently, which could help you cut down on the amount of gas you use on your trip. Also, if you have your entire car serviced and checked before your road trip, the savings could be even more significant. Comfort These are also things that can help make you more comfortable on your trip. Having tires that are properly aligned a ... read more

Knowing the fundamentals of what your car needs is important. One such important aspect of your car is its fuel injector. A fuel injector is a system for introducing fuel into internal combustion engines, and into automotive engines, in particular. As described by Underhood Service, “Fuel injectors play a big role in today’s vehicles, which emphasize precision and timing in order to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. If those fuel injectors are clogged or out of whack, then all of that precision goes out the window.” One of the 10 main reasons why a fuel injector might break down is heat soak. When it comes to caring for your vehicle, repairing a fuel injector with heat soak can be no easy task. It must be handled deli ... read more

Winter is known to wreak havoc on cars. Road salt can rust cars, and the subzero conditions can drain car batteries. We know to wash our cars when possible to remove debris and to check the health of our batteries (or at least carry jumper cables). What many people do not realize is that as important as it is to prep cars for the winter months it is important to do the same for the warmer months. Summer’s heat and stop-and-go traffic will take its’ toll on vehicles. You can help keep your vehicle in good shape with periodic maintenance. The following are some tips that will help keep your vehicle in tip-top shape during those warm summer months.Air Conditioning Air conditioning is rarely used during the winter, so it is important to check how the A/C system functions as the temperatures begin to warm up. Run the A/C for a period of time to see if it still blows cold air. Air conditioners that are not functioning properly may need to be ... read more