Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

Your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot of clean air. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we ensure you get the best air quality in your vehicle and explain the process of where this dirty air is going to our area drivers.

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at The Auto Repair Place, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we see a lot of dirty filters. Oil filters typically get replaced with each oil change, but air, fuel, and cabin filters last a long time. As such, they are often neglected until well after they’ve run their course. Here’s why you should care:

If you own or maintain a fleet of vehicles, you understand what a huge investment multiple vehicles can be, especially when dealing with semis and other commercial trucks. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we’re here to help you protect that investment.