Boulder Auto Repair

Fall in Colorado is a beautiful time of year, with vibrant colors, crisp air, and cooler temperatures. But as the season changes, so do the challenges that your vehicle faces. From unpredictable weather to temperature drops, fall can introduce a variety of car problems—especially if you’re heading into the mountains. Here are some common fall car issues and tips on how to prevent them: 1. Tire Pressure Drops As the temperatures in Boulder start to cool down, your tire pressure naturally drops. Cold air causes the air in your tires to contract, which can affect your handling, fuel efficiency, and tire wear. How to Prevent It: Regularly check your tire pressure as the weather cools, especially if you’re planning on driving into higher elevations where temperatures fluctuate more dramatically. Proper tire pressure is critical for staying safe on the wet and potentially slippery fall roads we often see in Colorado. 2. Battery ... read more

Have you ever felt like your car is pulling to one side, or noticed uneven wear on your tires? These are signs that your car may be in need of a wheel alignment. While it might seem like a minor issue, neglecting proper wheel alignment can lead to a host of problems down the road.    Extended Tire Life: When your wheels are properly aligned, they all point in the same direction, ensuring even wear on the tread. Misaligned wheels can cause uneven wear on your tires, leading to premature tire replacement. By investing in regular wheel alignments, you can save money in the long run by maximizing the lifespan of your tires.   Improved Fuel Efficiency: Believe it or not, proper wheel alignment can also contribute to improved fuel efficiency. When your wheels are out of alignment, it can create unnecessary resistance as you drive, forcing your engine to work harder and consume more fuel. When your wheels are correctly aligned, you reduce this resistance, allowing your car to ... read more

  Making the decision to invest in snow tires depends on a few things including where you live, the type of vehicle you drive, if you’ll be frequenting the mountains, and your experience with driving in snow and ice.    Many Boulder residents choose to use all-season tires year-round. Those who live in the foothills, or enjoy trips to the mountains often switch to snow tires during the winter months for added safety. Snow tires provide better traction in snow, on ice and in cold temperatures than all-season or summer tires.    Vehicle Type  While AWD and 4WD on a vehicle can help you in snow drifts, your drivetrain alone won’t do much to keep you from sliding on ice. Your best protection against ice is snow tires or even studded snow tires, if you’ll be doing a lot of mountain driving.   In FWD vehicles, the power from the engine goes to the front wheels. Snow tires on the front wheels provide extra grip which can improve sta ... read more

When you are going on a road trip, there are several things you can do to prepare. While most of us consider the snacks we are going to bring or the directions to our destination, it is also important to think about car care. Some of the things you should do before a road trip is to get an oil change and balance and rotate your tires. Naturally, these are items that will help make your car last longer. But, did you know that it will also help you enjoy your road trip more? Here are three ways that this is the case. Savings Completing these tasks on your car can actually wind up saving you money. They will help make your car function more efficiently, which could help you cut down on the amount of gas you use on your trip. Also, if you have your entire car serviced and checked before your road trip, the savings could be even more significant. Comfort These are also things that can help make you more comfortable on your trip. Having tires that are properly aligned a ... read more

We all know what driving a new car feels like. The smell of the leather is intoxicating. There isn’t a scratch in the paint, a ding on the door. The rolling along on open pavement with a sense of exhilaration and freedom is so powerful that being stuck in rush hour traffic seems like a stroll on the beach. But as your car ages, all of those feelings start to wear off – the leather has stains, the paint fades and road seems more bumpy. Your car handles differently as well. It just doesn’t drive quite so straight. The good news is that besides getting a thorough detailing to bring it back to its former glory, restoring harmony with the road is as easy as replacing your tires. They are the unsung hero of your car and need regular attention. So how do you know when it is time to replace them? The general rule of thumb was at 40,000 miles, you should invest in a good set of new rubber. However, with deteriorating road conditions and how you actually drive your car (c ... read more