Automotive Industry News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. The Auto Repair Place in Boulder has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At The Auto Repair Place, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!