Boulder Auto Repair

Summer is in full swing, and with the gorgeous weather comes the opportunity for many families to travel across the state, or even across the country for vacation. Being prepared for a long trip can save your family a lot of hassle when you are down the road. Here is a prep list to check off when you are getting ready to hit the road for your family summer vacation:  1. Plan your stops ahead of time. While being spontaneous sounds like fun to many people, it’s never fun to realize that you’re an hour from the nearest gas station and you’re nearly out of gas. Planning breaks for gas and rest areas ahead of time will pay off when you’re on the road. Check out rest stops that have playgrounds here. If you’ve got little ones, these areas are lifesavers for kids with the wiggles. 2. Calculate the cost of gas. P ... read more

  Over 20 million students head off to college every fall. Many of these undergrads are packing up their cars and going to out-of-state universities, where they will be fully responsible for a vehicle for the first time in their lives. It’s important that students don’t leave home without knowing the fundamentals of what their cars need. This list contains seven car care fundamentals every college student should learn so they can stay safe and keep their vehicles in good shape while they’re away at school: For a passing grade: Do the basic upkeep to make sure your vehicle runs. Keep gas in the tank – Don’t drive your car down to empty and risk running out of fuel. Change the oil at regular intervals – It’s recommended that you change the oil in your car every three ... read more

School is out and summer is here. That means it’s prime time for vacations. It’s a good year to consider car travel as an alternative to flying. Roadtrips are a great way to save money and time, especially with those long security lines at DIA. We’ve got some great Colorado roadtrip ideas to inspire you as you plan your summer vacations: 1. Southern Colorado Loop Outside Magazine’s Stephanie Pearson wrote about an adventure-packed route that takes you through some of Southern Colorado’s most famous outdoor attractions. You begin the route in Durango with a stop at the Animas River Whitewater Park before heading to Pagosa Springs for a dip in geothermal hot springs. Next, take a drive through Wolf Creek Pass along the Continental Divide on your way to Alamosa. Then head north toward Salida for some white water rafti ... read more

  Heading out on the highway? Whether you’re looking for adventure or just following the beaten path to grandma’s house, a road trip is always fun. Until it isn’t. How many times have you been cruising along, rocking out with some summer tunes and passed the sobering signs of recent disaster? Strips of tread from tires, shards of glass and metal are common sights on the road side in summer. That’s because summer weather and road trips are especially hard on your vehicles tires. Hot weather, heavy loads, and long distances traveled strain your tires. If they’re already worn, the danger becomes that much more severe. A flat or a blowout aren’t your only worries with bald tires though. Summer rain storms can be the worst. Water on the road becomes extremely hazardous when your tires don’t have tread to allow the water to escape. What happens in that case is that you wind uphydroplaning (floating) on top of the water, reduc ... read more

With gasoline prices slowly on the rise again and the summer roadtrip season approaching, we all like to know how to save money on gasoline. Drive Less Often This is a no-brainer, just drive less often. Whether it’s planning ahead so there’s less trips to the grocery store, or taking public transit, walking or biking to nearby places. How about a carpool to work instead? The less often you drive your car, the less gasoline you’ll need to buy. Buy Gasoline at Certain Times Buying gas on certain days and at certain times will help catch that good price before it goes up. Usually the best time to buy gasoline is early mornings, before the manager checks the competitor’s prices and adjusts theirs. 8 to 10am is a good time to do it. Also the best day of the week is Wednesday – right before the weekend hikes. Drive Smarter Learn to drive smarter. Drive slower and more consistent, brake le ... read more