Boulder Auto Repair

A little preparation goes a long way to keep your car reliable and you safe in winter.  And winterizing your vehicle becomes critical if you plan to play in the mountains!  The only thing worse than being stranded on the side of the road….. is being stranded in the middle of winter!  The cold can turn an inconvenient situation into a life-threatening one surprisingly fast. Here are some very simple things you can do to help insure a safe and enjoyable winter driving season: NOTE:  – services listed below with one asterisk (*) are included in every John’s Auto Care oil change service. Have your oil changed regularly with us and each starred item is one less thing you have to think about.   – services listed below with two asterisks (**) are included in John’s Winter Special Fluids   As any mechanic will tell you, checking and renewing your fluids is the least expensive an ... read more

Winter (Snow) Tires – The Best Way to Insure a Safe Winter Driving Season  –  Driving your car on snowy or icy roads can be a stressful ordeal. Just one second of lost traction can create a heart-pounding loss of control with potentially devastating consequences.  One of the best “insurance policies” you can get to protect yourself, your family and others …. is a set of winter/snow tires. The Margin of Safety  –  Winter Tires are designed to deliver safety and control in snow, ice, and cold weather conditions. Many people mistakenly think that all-season tires can do the same, but that just isn’t true. Winter tires deliver as much as 25 to 50% more traction than all-season tires, which can very well be the margin you need to stop in time or turn to avoid trouble. What Makes Snow Tires Better Than Regular or All-Season Tires?  –  While Regular or A ... read more

According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect. Now, that’s the extreme that can happen when you don’t properly maintain your vehicle, but there are plenty of benefits to be gained in addition to not being killed … by following some simple and inexpensive preventive checks.   The following will greatly extend the life of the vehicle, ensure safer operation and even benefit the environment: Always consult your owner’s manual for individual service schedules because maintenance requirements vary by manufacturer, but a good rule of thumb is to have your oil and oil filter changed every 3,000 miles.  This is also a good interval to have your mechanic to examine the various systems of your car to make sure there are no problems developing. Have all fluids checked, including brake, power steering, transmission/transaxle, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze. These fl ... read more