Automotive News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

On all modern vehicles, electronic engine controls have truly changed the game in terms of performance, efficiency, and reliability. On diesel trucks, whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford, this innovation has been particularly revolutionary. The gains diesel engines have made in the past couple of decades are impressive by any standard, and electronic engine controls are a huge contributor to those developments.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

air pressure guage with mechanic putting air in tires

Good tire maintenance is important. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we know how to make tires last, and why it’s important to service them regularly. An easy and effective aspect of tire maintenance is correct air pressure; here’s what you need to know.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.

Coolant flushes are an important maintenance procedure, necessary for keeping your truck reliably on the road. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, we know that coolant flushes are a key aspect of preventative maintenance that goes a long way.

This is a clutch gone completely wrong and something you want to be sure doesn't happen with your vehicle! So how do you ensure you are not having an issue with your clutch when most drivers simply get in and drive? What do you look for? That is a question many of our customers ask us here at The Auto Repair Place in Boulder and one this driver did not.

Do you have a noisy vehicle? If so, you may need a new muffler or exhaust system from our team here at The Auto Repair Place in Boulder. The purpose of your exhaust system is not only to reduce the noise but also to redirect fumes away from your vehicle. Redirecting these fumes protects passengers in the car from toxins created by burning fuel.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless chemical that can escape from an unsecured exhaust system, and if inhaled can pose very serious health hazards. If you experience an unusually loud sound coming from your vehicle, it is vital to get your exhaust system checked immediately!

We all love the sunshine but getting into that HOT car isn't always so wonderful even when you have a remote start it will take the breath out of you when the temperatures are soaring. Makes you want to pack your lunch instead of meeting friends for lunch! We decided that you should meet friends for lunch! So we got together and found some quick ideas for you. It isn't much but enjoy the sunshine on us here at The Auto Repair Place here in Boulder! Call it our fun day fact!