Automotive News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we can fix that.

Transmissions are one of the more mysterious and unknown aspects of automotive engineering, to most people. In the modern world, this is more true than ever, making technicians with expertise in transmission maintenance and repair more of a necessity than a convenience. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and equipment necessary to diagnose and repair any sort of transmission issue you may be experiencing with your Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford diesel pickup.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, here’s what you need to know about them.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

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.