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Rats in Cars and Other Problems When Your Car Sits Idle

Rats in Cars and Other Problems When Your Car Sits Idle

A car can develop problems even when it is not moving. If it sits for weeks or months, rodents may nest in warm spaces, the battery can drain, tires can lose pressure, brake rotors can rust, and fluids can age. Updated June 2026 Reading time: 9 min Rats in Cars and Other Problems When Yo ... read more

Get Your Car In Gear For The New School Year

Get Your Car In Gear For The New School Year

[Updated 9/26/2021] September is here once again, and that means it’s time to get your car in gear for the new school year. Whether you’re a parent who is on drop-off and/or pick-up duty or a student who drives yourself to high school or college, you know how important it is to h ... read more

Keeping Your Car Cool This Summer

Keeping Your Car Cool This Summer

[Updated 6/2/2021] Yes, once again the dog days of summer are upon us. While some people may actually appreciate and enjoy the excessive heat, automobiles definitely do not. Why would they? It’s always hot under the hood to begin with, no matter what the season. That’s why it’s esp ... read more

5 Tips For Getting Your Car Ready For Summer

5 Tips For Getting Your Car Ready For Summer

Colorado summer driving means hot Colfax traffic, afternoon storms, I-70 climbs, mountain descents, road trips, and back-to-school routines. That mix is hard on A/C, cooling, tires, brakes, fluids, belts, hoses, and batteries. Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min 5 Ways to Get Your Car ... read more

3 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car

3 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Car

[Updated 9/26/2020] It’s that time of year again; The new year is officially upon us, and you’ve likely spent at least a little bit of time during the past couple weeks thinking about ways to improve yourself in the new year. But why limit New Year’s Resolutions to just you ... read more

3 Ways to Improve Gas Mileage With Simple Car Maintenance

3 Ways to Improve Gas Mileage With Simple Car Maintenance

If your car is using more gas than it used to, the answer is not always a new car or a different commute. Sometimes the fix starts with tire pressure, the right oil, clean filters, and diagnosis of warning lights or rough running. Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min 3 Ways to Improve G ... read more

Are You Hearing Scary Car Problem Sounds?

Are You Hearing Scary Car Problem Sounds?

A strange car noise is useful information. Grinding, squealing, clunking, humming, knocking, or thumping can point toward brakes, tires, suspension, belts, bearings, exhaust, or engine problems. Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min Are You Hearing Scary Car Problem Sounds? This guide ... read more

Buying a Used Car: What You Need to Know

Buying a Used Car: What You Need to Know

[Updated 9/26/2020] When you’re in the market for a new set of wheels, buying a used car rather than a new one makes a lot of financial sense. In addition to the upfront savings, buying used also means you avoid the depreciation that occurs the instant a new car leaves the dealer&rsquo ... read more

The Importance of Regularly Scheduled Tune-Ups

The Importance of Regularly Scheduled Tune-Ups

[Updated 9/26/2020] To keep your car running smoothly, efficiently, and safely, it is extremely important to follow scheduled maintenance and get regular tune-ups. When your vehicle is properly tuned, you are likely to experience better performance, improved emissions, and incre ... read more

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