Boulder Auto Repair

People near Boulder CO often ask John’s Auto Care how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner’s manual, or have your Boulder CO service advisor at John’s Auto Care look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often a surprise to people – there are actually two service schedules. One is the regular schedule and the other is the severe service schedule. Service intervals are shorter on the severe service schedule. When asked, most folks in Boulder CO will say that their driving is normal and that the ‘regular’ schedule probably applies to them. ‘Severe service’ sounds pretty extreme – ‘I don’t drive like that’. Well, here is what the manufacturers say constitutes severe driving conditions; you can draw your own conclusions.If that’s severe driving, what constitutes regular driv ... read more

Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer… The average American commuter in CO spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the number one traffic safety concern.) So what does this have to do with how your car smells while you’re driving around CO? Well, which scent did you think makes drivers more alert?It’s C. Drivers are more alert and have less fatigue with pine scent in the car, according to AroMetrics. And, drivers were less angry with overall improved driving performance with strawberry and pine scents. And you thought they just smelled nice

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Boulder. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps – we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive service schedules. And particularly, the important scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten. Here is a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked by Boulder auto owners. They’re all very important and need appropriate attention. So here we go, in no particular order. 1. Power Steering Service Be honest; have you ever thought of this on your own? Your power steering fluid gets dirty and builds-up moisture over time. Cleaning out your power steering system means that dirt and gum are removed and your critical power steering parts are protected from dangerous ... read more

At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today’s discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many Boulder drivers want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Eldorado Springs area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Lafayette car owners, that look includes bigger wheels. It used to be that cars came from the factory with 15 or 16 inch wheels. Now 16, 17 and even 18 inchers are standard. And the factories are offering optional wheel packages up to 20 inches or more.So let’s talk about what to consider when you want to upsize your wheels. It’s not exactly a DIY project, so you ... read more

Most Boulder auto owners are all talking fuel economy right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. CO folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks. And we Boulder auto owners all know — or should know — that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum gas mileage. But is there something more we can do? After all, some of us Boulder motorists can’t cut back on our driving, and others would like to do more to economize.Weight is one major enemy of fuel efficiency. The more you lug around in your vehicle, the more fuel you have to burn to get from Boulder to Lafayette to Louisville. And that means buying more gas and producing more emissions. Of course, your vehicle’s weight isn’t negotiable. And you can’t do much about the weight of your passengers. And this isn’t an article about diet and exercise. But look around your car. Are you hauling a bunch of ... read more