Boulder Auto Repair

When it comes to their vehicles, some Eldorado Springs auto owners don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Eldorado Springs drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it to their family cars. For example: the lawn. You water it and mow it every week. And weed the flower beds and rake the leaves. There are other things that Eldorado Springs residents are diligent about. Going to the dentist twice a year. Clothes to the dry cleaner. Flu shots. Taking the kids to your Eldorado Springs doctor for a checkup before school starts.So Eldorado Springs auto owners really are maintenance minded. They just have to learn to apply that mindset to cars. I mean, if you never brush your teeth or go to the dentist, you’ll become painfully ... read more

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Boulder, but not in your car. When your car’s AC System has a problem, you’ll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable drive around Boulder has a lot of benefits, and keeping the AC System well maintained can help prevent expensive repairs. A common cause for AC failure is water and air in the system. The system does not work as well with air in it. And water can cause rust that leads to damage of the A/C components. Also refrigerant, the stuff that makes the air cold, can leak out, reducing the efficiency of the system, making it work harder to try to cool the air. That is why periodically evacuating the air conditioning system and recharging it keeps the proper amount of clean refrigerant in the system so it cools better and lasts longer. You should also run the air conditioner regularly, even in the winter, so ... read more

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Boulder CO: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Boulder CO motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new cars are more expensive, people in the Eldorado Springs area are driving their old cars longer. The average car is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in Eldorado Springs have more than 75,000 miles. 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 goin’. Give John’s Auto Care a call to schedule your next maintenance. 1900 55th St. #104 Boulder, CO 80301303.442.2932 Some ow ... read more

Sometimes when we talk about exhaust service in Boulder, we think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. And if you can see smoke, or if it’s too loud. But, exhaust service at a place like John’s Auto Care is really a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, in the U.S., the federal government mandated catalytic converters for all cars in Boulder in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. CO and federal emissions requirements have forced manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways to comply with environmental regulations. Cars sold in Canada follow the same guidelines. So, exhaust service has really become exhaust and emissions service. High-tech computer-controlled emissions devices are now a big part of that. And because it’s so sophisticated, your vehicle manufacturer recommends having your emission system checked out by a qualified technicia ... read more