Automotive News & Information - The Auto Repair Place

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, there’s a lot that factors into having a major repair done on one of your vehicles. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.

Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO.

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, and road damage. While your exhaust system is fairly simple and straightforward, these conditions mean it is inherently prone to rust and damage. As a result, this system is often one of the first systems you will have trouble within your car.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At The Auto Repair Place in Boulder, CO, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.