Posted on 2/20/2022

Updated June 2026 Reading time: 9 min 10 Car Maintenance Tips to Help Your Car Last Longer A good car lasts longer when you give small problems less time to grow. That is especially true in Aurora, where cold starts, summer heat, dry air, stop-and-go traffic, and mountain drives can all ... read more
Posted on 9/27/2020

Updated June 2026 Reading time: 9 min 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 ... read more
Posted on 5/15/2015

Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min 5 Ways to Get Your Car Ready for Summer in Colorado Colorado summer driving is not one thing. It is hot Colfax traffic, afternoon storms, I-70 climbs, mountain descents, road trips, and back-to-school routines that start before the heat is really gon ... read more
Posted on 11/21/2014

Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min 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 basic maintenance: tire pressure, the right oil, clean f ... read more
Posted on 10/17/2014

Updated June 2026 Reading time: 8 min 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. The important ... read more