Boulder Auto Repair

Boulder auto owners have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Eldorado Springs but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car in CO. Because new cars are more expensive, Boulder residents are driving their old cars longer. The average car is now over nine years old. 68% of vehicles on the road have more than 75,000 miles/120,000 kilometers. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today’s cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on going. Some owner’s manuals don’t outline service requirements and schedules at higher mileage. Of course, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have to be done. In fact, it’s more important ... read more

High gas prices in Boulder increase the cost of living for COdrivers. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Boulder vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to CO news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn’t been done. Some of these items pose serious safety risks. Others are just more likely to make it more expensive to drive.In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Boulder vehicle owners. I’m talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Boulder folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they have gotten s ... read more

There are several essential factors that go into how often Boulder auto owners should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from CO highway  driving or lots of wet weather – your blades get a work out and start to wear.But your wiper blades break down even when they aren’t used frequently. They are damaged by sunlight and temperature changes as well. The rubber in the blades can dry out and crack and eventually fall apart. Check your wipers: If they’re not doing their critical job, have them replaced.Talk to your John’s Auto Care service specialist about how you drive – we can advise you on the best blades for your needs. Give us a call John’s Auto Care 303.442.2932 1900 55th St. #104 Boulder, CO 80301

Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern Boulder world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There’s a filter that cleans the air going into our family car’s engine — so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment? Foreign and domestic auto makers haven’t been ignoring the issue. Cabin air filters are becoming a standard feature on newer vehicles. These filters can clean particles out of the air down to three microns, which accounts for pollen, dust and most pollutants. Boulder drivers who suffer from allergies or have a respiratory disorder should be a lot more comfortable. And even if you don’t have a medical need for the filter, the cleaner air in your car just might help you breathe better, figuratively as well as literally. Cabin air filters are still fairly new in Eldorado Springs, so you ... read more

The cooling system keeps CO car owners’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Boulder, Boulder and Louisville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen. The radiator is the part most Boulder car owners associate with the cooling system. Coolant flows through the radiator which has fine cooling fins that draw the heat out of the coolant and dissipate it into the air. To make sure there’s enough airflow over the radiator, a fan pulls air over the cooling fins even when the family car is idling. In some family cars, the fan is powered by the serpentine belt. On others, an electric motor runs the fan. Electric fans turn on and off as needed. You may have heard the fan kick on shortly after you turn your family car off. The sensor has determined that the engine needs a little help cooling down to a safe temperature. A hose connects th ... read more